2026 Menopause is Thriving at UVA

Menopause affects over 50 million women in the U.S., often leading to symptoms that can reduce quality of life, productivity, and long-term health. Despite its prevalence, menopause care is often fragmented and inconsistently delivered. As women approach menopause, they may experience symptoms and body system changes that impact both daily life and future health. This inaugural CME conference will prepare providers to educate patients about the menopause transition and beyond. Experts in women’s menopausal health and aging will address topics such as hot flashes, sleep and mood changes, brain fog, sexual dysfunction, weight management, exercise, and long-term risks including osteoporosis, heart disease, and cancer. The conference will also promote collaboration among women’s health providers at UVa to advance conversation, knowledge, research, and education about menopause, ultimately improving care for women in Virginia and at UVa.

Friday, October 16, 2026, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET, Omni Hotel, Charlottesville, VA

1. Identify the symptoms and hormonal changes associated with perimenopause and menopause.
2. Compare and contrast pharmacological and non-hormonal treatment options for hot flashes and night sweats.
3. Describe the neurological impact of hormone fluctuations (e.g., brain fog, sleep disruption, mood changes) and evaluate lifestyle interventions.
4. Differentiate between pain due to genitourinary syndrome of menopause, low sexual desire, and Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD), and discuss the role of vaginal estrogen and other appropriate therapies.
5. Evaluate the safety, risks, and benefits of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), including precise prescribing guidelines for estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone used off label.
6. Select appropriate non-hormonal prescription treatments, both FDA approved and off label, and lifestyle modalities based on individual patient profiles.
7. Apply evidence-based screening and treatment strategies for the prevention of bone loss and osteoporosis.
8. Differentiate metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors that escalate during the menopause transition, and implement primary prevention paradigms and understand the role of testing to stratify risks.
9. Identify metabolic changes and implement evidence-based lifestyle and pharmaceutical strategies for weight management and body composition shifts.
10. Synthesize symptom management, risk assessment, and patient-centered counseling into comprehensive, personalized care plans.
11. Utilize up-to-date resources to dispel common myths, address misinformation, and improve patient counseling and shared decision-making.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.25 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (7.25 hours), Hours of Participation (7.25 hours)

Participant Rates:	Thru 10/2/26
Physicians	$300
Other Healthcare Professionals	$200
Student & Residents*	$50*
Industry Employees	$500

*Scholarship opportunity for Students/Residents: please complete this Qualtrics survey to be considered for a $50 scholarship to cover registration costs. Reach out to Kara Watts at [email protected] with questions. 

UVA Health CE Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests received in writing no less than 30 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellation requests received within 30 days or for registration fees of less than $50.  Please send cancellation requests [email protected]. UVA Health Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel CE activities if necessary.  In this case, the entire registration fee will be refunded.  All other expenses incurred in conjunction with this CE activity are the sole responsibility of the participant.

In support of improving patient care, UVA Health Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians
UVA Health Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of  7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.^TM Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
UVA Health Continuing Education awards up to 7.25 contact hour(s) for nurses who participate in this educational activity and complete the post activity evaluation.

Hours of Participation
UVA Health Continuing Education awards 7.25 hours of participation (consistent with the designated number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM  or ANCC contact hours) to a participant who successfully completes this educational activity. UVA Health Continuing Education maintains a record of participation for six (6) years.

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Thank you to the conference Scientific Chair, Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton, Division Director for Midlife Health at the University of Virginia, and course Co-Chair, Dr. Carrie Sopata, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Virginia, for leading the efforts in creating this engaging education event.

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Copy of Exhibit Opportunities 

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*Non-profit and community entities - reach out to Kara Watts at [email protected] to discuss exhibit table opportunities. 

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