This free NP Circle webinar took place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Learning objectives
Identifying common symptom presentations of perimenopause, including mood, cycle, and vasomotor changes, that are frequently under-recognized.
Applying an evidence-based approach to the assessment and management of perimenopausal symptoms, including the appropriate use of menopausal hormone therapy.
Differentiating between management options to develop individualized care plans for patients.
About the speaker
Dr. Alison Shea is an Associate Professor in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Psychiatry at McMaster University. She is the Director of the Menopause Clinic at St. Joseph’s Healthcare in Hamilton. Dr. Shea completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a clinical fellowship in Menopause and Reproductive Mental Health at the University of Toronto. She is a Certified Menopause Practitioner through The Menopause Society (formerly the North American Menopause Society, NAMS) and serves as Chair of the Examination Committee for The Menopause Society. Dr. Shea is also a board member of the Canadian Menopause Society. You can follow her on Instagram for evidence-based information about menopause and hormone health.
Accreditation
NP Circle is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is accredited for 1.5 ANCC contact hours, including 0.75 pharmacology hours.
This webinar was supported by an educational grant from Searchlight Pharma.
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