Building a national model for comprehensive menopause care

Dr. Rajita Patil is Director of UCLA Health’s Comprehensive Menopause Care program.

More than half of people going through menopause in the United States don’t receive treatment. Yet, significant changes occur during menopause that can affect your short- and long-term health. At UCLA Health’s Comprehensive Menopause Program, an expert team of certified menopause providers and collaborating specialists provide comprehensive, evidence-based and individualized care for persons going through and in menopause. Their team provides patient-centered care that spans urogynecology, cardiology, neurology, sleep medicine, psychology, breast oncology and more. This model of integrated care is essential because menopause is a whole-body transition and clinician-scientists now realize this is a critical window for preventative care. In her lecture, Dr. Patil will tackle essential information about menopause, from how to know you’re in perimenopause, to menopause-related symptoms and evidence-based treatment options.