Menopause management

This module is not scheduled to run in 2013/4.

Expressions of interest in the module are welcome for 2014/5; please email healthadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk

Why study with us?

To develop knowledge and understanding of the menopause, its influence in women's lives and the practitioner's role in supporting women and managing symptoms.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

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We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Prior successful study at underpinning level

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Additional contact information

Students must participate in the formative components of the module in order to successfully pass the module.

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Modules

HPHS6008 Menopause management (10 credits at level 6)

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the aetiology of menopause and its effects.
2. Critically examine the social, cultural. psychological and biological aspects of the menopause.
3. Critically analyse the relationship between the menopause and osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer and mental health problems.
4. Appraise and apply a range of approaches to history taking and lifestyle assessment.
5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the therapeutic options and manage individual symptoms.

Indicative Core Bibliography

Abernethy, K. (2008) How the menopause affects the cardiovascular health of women. Primary Health Care, 18 (6) p 41-46.

Ballard, K. (2003) Understanding menopause. Chichester. Wiley.

Bellfield, T., Carter, Y., Matthews, P., Moss, C., Weyman, A. (2006) The handbook of sexual health in primary health care. FPA

Dooley, M., Stacey, S. (2006) The menopause: Your change, your choice. London. Hodder and Stoughton

French, K. (2009) Sexual Health; Essential Clinical Skills for Nurses. Wiley Blackwell, Oxford.

Glaiser, A., Gebbie., A. (2007) Handbook of Family Planning and Reproductive Sexual Health, 5th. Ed. London, Churchill Livingstone.

McVeigh, E., Hombury, R., Guillebaud, J. (2011) Oxford Handbook of Reproductive Medicine and Family Planning: OUP.

Nursbaum, M., Rosenfield, J.A. (2008) Sexual Health Across the Life Cycle: A Practical Guide for Clinicians.

Rees, M., Purdie, D.W. (2006) Management of the menopause; the handbook. (4th Ed.) London. Royal Society of Medicine Press.

Willis, D. (2007) Same as you: health issues in women with learning disabilities after the menopause. Learning Disability practice, 10, (9) 16-23.

http://cks.library.nhs.uk

Sexuality, Reproduction and Menopause Journal.

Perspectives on Reproductive and Sexual Health Journal. Wiley-Blackwell.

International Journal of Sexual Health. Taylor Francis.

Course summary

Epidemiology and aetiology of menopause; urogenital ageing; social, cultural, biological and pscyhological effects; sexuality; lifestyle assessment and history taking; diagnostics, management of problematic symptoms and support strategies for non problematic symptoms; HRT and its administration; alternative therapies; contraception; related issues of osteoporosis, heart disease, cancers and mental health problems; local and national support services; referral pathways and interagency working.