CPD Study Course: Managing Menopause After Gynaecological Cancers

This half-day CPD-accredited study session by Menopause And Cancer, the UK’s only non-profit dedicated to supporting survivors in treatment-induced menopause, (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM) is designed specifically for healthcare professionals working with patients who have experienced gynaecological cancers — including ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulval cancers — and who enter menopause as a result of as a result of various forms of cancer treatment such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.

Led by experts in menopause after cancer, alongside real patient voices, the course equips professionals with practical, relevant knowledge to improve support for and communication with patients experiencing a sudden or early menopause.

Why This Course Is Needed

• Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, or hormone therapy often result in abrupt and permanent menopause, especially in patients with gynaecological cancers.

• Menopause in this context can be more severe, often immediate, and deeply under-addressed in clinical pathways.

• 88% of women we surveyed reported receiving no menopause support following treatment.

• There are only 100 NHS menopause specialists across the UK and no standardised menopause training in oncology settings.

Healthcare professionals supporting gynaecological cancer patients urgently need tailored training to meet this need — and that’s what this course delivers.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

1. Understand how and why menopause differs after gynaecological cancer treatment.
2. Learn to identify and assess key symptoms, including those affecting physical, emotional, and sexual health.
3. Review safe and effective management strategies, including hormonal and non-hormonal options, holistic care, and referral pathways.
4. Hear first-hand accounts from patients, gaining insights into their challenges and care gaps.
5. Leave better prepared to support patients in-clinic, communicate empathetically, and improve quality of life outcomes.

Course Format

• Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Half-day)

• Format: Live online session

• Modules: Bite-sized, interactive teaching blocks

• Includes:

• Patient-led storytelling and discussion

• Clinic-set up learning by patient examples

• Actionable clinical insights

• Downloadable PDF resource with follow-up tools and signposting

• Opportunity to ask questions and discuss case

CPD Details

• 4 CPD hours

• Certificate upon completion

• Endorsed and developed in partnership with NHS clinicians and menopause specialists

Course Outline

14:00: Welcome and introduction (The Big Menopause and Cancer survey results) - Dani Binnington

14:15: Unscheduled bleeding on HRT - how to best use the latest best practice guidance in clinical settings - Dr Kristyn Manley

14:45: Ovarian cancer and menopause, a case-based discussion – Mr Vikram Talaulikar and patient

15:15: Endometrial cancer and menopause, a case-based discussion – Mr Vikram Talaulikar and patient

15:45: Cervical, vaginal and vulval cancer and menopause, a case-based discussion – Mr Vikram Talaulikar, a clinical nurse specialist and patient

16:15:Break

16:30: Menopause on the background of increased risk of Gynaecological cancers (BRCA/Lynch syndrome) - Dr Ranjit Manchanda

16:50: Fertility considerations during Gynaecological cancer treatment - Professor Melanie Davies

17:10: Lifestyle and Complementary therapies for menopause following cancer – ‘The top 5 questions our community ask every day’ - Speaker from Menopause And Cancer

17:30: Q & A

17:55: Closing remarks and feedback - Dani Binnington

For more information, please contact Menopause and Cancer

https://menopauseandcancer.org/

Dani@menopauseandcancer.org

Phoebe@menopauseandcancer.org