Mastering menopause
in clinical practice

Session 1: (approx. 1h15mins) Meet the Menopause

• ION introductions and housekeeping
• Ice breaker : “Who’s in menopause?” and Why are you here? Jot down 3 goals.
• Definitions of menopause – Do these go in after the ice breaker? Do you want to include the individual exercise
• Perimenopause vs menopause
• Signalling for the menopause
• Redefining the menopause: Functional Medicine approach
• The Aging process – what affects it and where can we help!
• Early/surgical menopause
• Symptoms of menopause
• Health/disease risks in menopause
• Conventional/Medical treatment
• Learning and action points
• Q and A

Session 2: (approx. 1h15mins) Analysing the Menopause

The purpose of this session is to explore various methods of testing and analysing menopause, including conventional and functional approaches, along with their practicalities and potential pitfalls.

• Oestrogen metabolism
• Conventional testing
• Functional Testing (overview & when/why to use)
  • DUTCH
  • Nutrigenomics
  • Comprehensive stool analysis
  • Bloods:
    • FDX metabolic markers? CVD assessment
    • Thyroid panels
• Testing practicalities
• Pitfalls of testing)
• Q and A

Session 3: approx. (1h15mins) Designing Menopause Diets

• Conventional Advice – what your clients are being advised currently
• Influencers and their impact
  • Mediterranean Diet, Fasting, Keto, Junk Food, Sweet stuff, Alcohol
• Menopause diets in practice
  • Macronutrients, Blood sugar balance, Meal timing, Snacking & sugar, Food sensitivities
• Learning and action point
• Q and A

Session 4: (approx. 1h15mins)The Menopause Lifestyle

The purpose of this session is to address the impact of lifestyle factors on menopause, including stress management, sleep, and physical activity, and to provide strategies for support and self-care.

• 21st century menopause
• Motherhood & menopause 
• Work & menopause
• Stress
  • Adrenal function, Mental load & support, Self-care prioritization, Supplements
• Movement
  • CV supportive, Bone supportive, Building muscle mass
• Q and A
• ION wrap up and thanks

Session 1: approx. (1h17mins) The Menopause & Complementary Therapies

The purpose of this session is to explore complementary strategies for managing menopause, including the use of supplements, herbs, and various therapies, while considering potential contraindications with hormone replacement therapy.

• ION introductions and  housekeeping (5 mins)
• Ice-breaker – What are your top 3 takeaways from yesterday and top 3 goals for today.
• Supplements]How to handle herbs
• Contraindications with HRT
• Other therapies e.g.
  • Talking therapy, Hypnotherapy, Acupuncture
• Learning and action points
• Q and A

Session 2: (approx. 1h20mins) The Metabolic Menopause

The purpose of this session is to examine the metabolic changes during menopause, focusing on the risks of dysglycaemia, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, lipid imbalances, and strategies for maintaining metabolic health.

• Risk of dysglycaemia, metabolic syndrome & CVD in menopause
• Indicators of lipid problems & why they matter in menopause
• How blood lipid levels affect CVD risk
• Drivers of blood lipid imbalances
• Supporting healthy blood lipids, cholesterol, and triglycerides
• Nutrigenomics & metabolic health
• Q and A

Session 3: (approx. 1h15mins) Menopause in Practice

The purpose of this session is to provide practical guidance for managing menopause in clinical practice, including setting goals, prioritising support, measuring progress, and addressing challenges.

• Balancing evidence in clinical practice
• Menopause Map
• Menopause Timeline
• Aims & goals
• Priorities
• Practicalities
• Measuring progress
• When it doesn’t go to plan
• Resources
• Learning and action points
• Q&A

Session 4: (approx. 1h15mins) Menopause Case Studies 

Analysis of three case studies, covering perimenopause, early menopause, and post menopause, to illustrate practical applications and support strategies.

• Perimenopause – DUTCH, stress & bone
• Early menopause – early 50’s
• Menopause – 60+
• Learning and action points
• Q&A
• ION wrap up and thanks