Menopause Treatment: Hormone Therapy

Listen up, ladies. This series is for you!

Whether you’re entering early perimenopause or in the throes of menopause, AARP Ohio is bringing together women’s health experts to lead conversations designed for women who want answers, support, and expert guidance through the transition.

In this session, Dr. Rachel Novik will provide an overview of menopause, its common symptoms, and the physiological changes associated with the menopausal transition. Her presentation will introduce the role of hormone therapy in managing menopausal symptoms, including its potential benefits, risks, and considerations for individual patients. The session will also highlight current hormonal approaches to treatment and the importance of shared decision-making when considering hormone therapy.

About the Expert:

Dr. Rachel Novik, DO is a physician within the Specialized Women's Health Department at the Cleveland Clinic. She completed her family medicine residency training at University Hospital's St. John's Medical Center and then went on to complete a 2-year Specialized Women's Health Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Novik is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) and a member of the Menopause Society. She is also a member of the American Academy of Family Practitioners (AAFP).

Dr. Novik specializes in complex menopause care as well as perimenopause, sexual dysfunction, contraception, and osteoporosis management.

She is involved with the education of residents and fellows regarding women's health, preventative care, hormone therapy for menopausal symptom management, and osteoporosis treatment.