Menopause Articles
Handouts written by Dr. Bryan Jick
Here are some patient handouts written by Dr. Jick covering topics such as Bone Health, Coping with Menopause, Starting Hormone Therapy, All about Progesterone and more:
- Learn about DEXA scans for bone density
- How much Calcium and Vitamin D do you need?
- What are some bone health measures to help strengthen your bones?
- What's up with Progesterone?
- I'm starting menopause - what should I know?
- I just started Hormones - what to expect? Part 1
- I just started Hormones - what to expect? Part 2
DISCLAIMER - These handouts include valid scientific content and also some of Dr. Jick's personal views. Nothing in these handouts establishes a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Jick. They are offered solely as a public educational service. Other experts may disagree with some of the information provided. Ultimately nobody knows all there is to know about menopause management. Dr. Jick stands behind his credentials and his reputation. He has been in private practice as an Ob/Gyn for 36 years and is also a Certified Menopause Practitioner.
ACOG articles (Amer College Ob/Gyn)
Bio Identical Hormone Therapy (BHT)
International Menopause Society
NAMS - North American Menopause Society
NAMS produces position statements on many menopause issues. A few are listed here with links to pdf versions.
The 2023 nonhormone therapy position statement of The North American Menopause Society
The 2022 hormone therapy position statement of The North American Menopause Society
NAMS Practice Pearl: Testosterone Use for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Postmenopausal Women