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Hormone Therapy to Treat Menopause


Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

Average Rating:
   57
State Associations:
MOMA - Mississippi
Faculty:
Ashley Hood, DO
Duration:
55 Minutes
Expiration:
Never Expires.


Description

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the normal ovarian physiology in premenopause compared to postmenopausal patients.
  • Identify the benefits and risks of hormone therapy in the menopausal patient.
  • Understand the different options available for hormone therapy, including delivery systems and dosages.
  • Discuss non-hormonal management of menopausal symptoms.
  • Understand when and how much to taper hormone therapy in symptomatic menopausal patients.

Accreditation Statement for DOCME programs:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

 

Disclosure:  

Dr. Hood has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation. Off-Label use of hormones will be discussed.

 

Grievance Statement:

All grievances may be directed to MOMA's Executive Director at info@moma-net.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

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Dr. Hood is currently in a private practice, Elite Wellness for Women, an OB/GYN clinic in Jackson, Mississippi.  He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine.  He then completed his internship and residency in OB/GYN at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Dr. Hood remains extremely involved in the osteopathic profession.  He is currently serving as a board member for the American Osteopathic Association. He also served as a student and resident member to the American Osteopathic Association’s Board of Trustees.  He has served on the AOA’s Bureau of Osteopathic Education, and the AOA Council of Osteopathic GME Development.  He has previously served on many AOA bureaus, councils, and committees. 

He is also serving as chair of the American College of Osteopathic OB/GYN Bylaws Committee and served three terms on the ACOOG Board of Trustees. 

He is a past president for the Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association and has been very involved in the MOMA since he was a resident.  He continues to serve as the MOMA delegation chair to the AOA House of Delegates.

He has served on two committees of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. He is clinical preceptor for the William Carey University – College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, MS, where he teaches women’s health topics.  He was awarded the MOMA Preceptor of the Year in 2021-2022.

He also serves on many hospital committees at River Oaks Hospital in Jackson, MS, currently serving as Chief of Staff.

He enjoys life with his wife, Summer, and their 4 children.  He enjoys golf, and water skiing, and traveling with his family. 

Interesting fact:  Dr. Hood, or “Ashley”, was named after Gone with the Wind.  His mother was a big fan of the movie, and her best friend’s name?????   …… You guessed it, Scarlet.  There were actually 5 boys in his high school named Ashley (generational thing)!!

 


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