Call for Presenters: Menopause Virtual Pop-Up Collaboration | From Silence to Science: Addressing Pain and Dysfunction with Multidisciplinary Care Pathways in Menopause

Call for Presenters

The Academy is looking for 4–6 members to co-present with the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) at an upcoming virtual pop-up event on menopausal health. Each session will run for 60 minutes, featuring a 25-minute presentation from an Academy presenter, a 25-minute presentation from an IPPS presenter, and a joint 15-minute live Q&A with attendees. We are currently seeking presenters for the following topics:

1. PT Communication Strategies for Patients Navigating Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
   • Encouraging them to adhere to their prescribed HRT program
   • Identifying symptoms, referral/ referral partners/identifying best referral sources
   • Communicating with patients who have a lot of fear because of a family history of breast cancer, etc.
2. PT's Supporting Role in Menopause: Promoting Self-Care, Goal Setting, and Whole-Person Health Across Age Groups 
   • Impact on cognition, mood, sleep, and neuro health
   • Motivational interviewing
3. PT Approaches to Urogenital Health Across the Menopausal Transition
   • Vulvovaginal atrophy and sexual function
   • Modifications depending on perimenopause vs menopause
4. Strength Training for Bone Health and Muscle Mass
   • GLP-caused muscle mass
   • Nutritional needs for building muscle

Event Overview

Menopause is a pivotal life stage that profoundly impacts health across multiple systems—yet it remains underrepresented in medical education and clinical care. This four-part virtual series brings together experts from diverse disciplines to provide an evidence-based, contemporary, and comprehensive understanding of menopause. Participants will explore the endocrinology of menopause and the evolving role of hormone therapy, examine cognitive and neurological changes, address urogenital and sexual health concerns, and integrate physical activity and nutrition strategies to optimize midlife wellness. Designed for health care providers across specialties, this program equips attendees with the knowledge and tools to deliver individualized, patient-centered care to a population that has long been underserved in medicine.

This virtual pop-up event will be co-hosted by the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) and The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (APTA Pelvic Health).

Learning Objectives:

1. Evaluate the biochemical and hormonal changes of menopause and appraise current evidence on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for individualized patient care.

2. Synthesize multidisciplinary strategies to address menopause-related brain, cognitive, mood, sleep, urogenital, and sexual health concerns.

3. Apply evidence-based approaches to physical activity, bone and cardiovascular health, and nutrition to optimize comprehensive wellness during menopause.

4. Critique emerging research frontiers in menopausal health to inform clinical decision-making and identify opportunities for innovation.

Format: Live Webinar with pre-recorded sessions

Contact Hours: 4

Timeline

Applications Due:

• October 26, 2025

Event:

• Tentatively December 2-4, 2026

Applicant Eligibility Requirements

• You must be a currently active member of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

• The speaker must be present for the full session (60 mins) and the joint live Q&A (15 mins) on the day of the event.