Certified Integrative Menopause Care Coordinator

Certified Integrative Menopause Care Coordinator (CIHC-MEN) 20 Contact Hours Course begin: Monday, 22nd June 2026 Instructor: Dr. Anukrati Bharadwaj This course adds the Certified Integrative Menopause Care Coordinator (CIHC-MEN) competency to the Clinical Integrative Health Coach (CIHC) certification pathway. The course may also be completed as a standalone professional development certificate for healthcare professionals, health coaches, wellness practitioners, yoga therapists, nurses, and allied health personnel. Topics Include Menopause and Perimenopause Physiology Hormones and Laboratory Interpretation Hormone Therapy Fundamentals Non-Hormonal Treatment Options Metabolic Health and Weight Management Bone, Muscle, and Longevity Medicine Sexual and Genitourinary Health Integrative Lifestyle Interventions Communication with Endocrinologists and OBGYNs Menopause Care Coordination Learning Outcomes Upon completion, participants will be able to: Conduct structured menopause-focused client assessments Understand common laboratory markers and clinical terminology Discuss hormone and non-hormone treatment options intelligently Identify red flags requiring physician referral Support clients through evidence-informed lifestyle interventions Coordinate care with physicians and healthcare teams Award Certified Integrative Menopause Care Coordinator (CIHC-MEN) Details: Module 1 Foundations of Menopause 2 Hours Learning Objectives Understand: Perimenopause Menopause Postmenopause Surgical menopause Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) Topics Female reproductive physiology Ovarian aging Estrogen decline Progesterone decline Testosterone changes Average ages and timelines Practical Explain menopause to a client in 3 minutes. Module 2 Symptom Recognition and Assessment 2 Hours Topics Vasomotor symptoms Hot flashes Night sweats Neuropsychological Brain fog Anxiety Mood changes Irritability Sleep Insomnia Fragmented sleep Musculoskeletal Joint pain Muscle loss Sexual health Vaginal dryness Dyspareunia Libido changes Practical Complete symptom inventory. Module 3 Hormones and Laboratory Interpretation 2 Hours Topics Understand—not diagnose: Estradiol Progesterone FSH LH Testosterone SHBG DHEA-S TSH Free T4 Vitamin D Ferritin HbA1c Practical Review 10 sample lab reports. Module 4 Hormone Therapy Essentials 3 Hours Topics History of WHI Timing hypothesis Forms of therapy: Oral estrogen Transdermal estrogen Vaginal estrogen Micronized progesterone Synthetic progestins Benefits Symptom relief Bone protection Quality of life Risks VTE Stroke Breast cancer Endometrial cancer Contraindications Practical Prepare questions for physician consultation. Module 5 Non-Hormonal Medical Treatments 1 Hour Topics SSRIs SNRIs Gabapentin Clonidine Neurokinin antagonists Fezolinetant Elinzanetant Sleep medications Practical Create comparison chart. Module 6 Metabolic Health and Menopause 2 Hours Topics Insulin resistance Weight gain Visceral fat Prediabetes Diabetes Cardiovascular risk Lipids Blood pressure Practical Lifestyle intervention planning. Module 7 Bone, Muscle and Longevity 2 Hours Topics Osteopenia Osteoporosis Sarcopenia Protein requirements Resistance training Walking Zone 2 training Fall prevention DEXA scans Practical Build skeletal health action plan. Module 8 Sexual and Genitourinary Health 1 Hour Topics GSM Vaginal atrophy Urinary urgency Recurrent UTIs Pelvic floor health Lubricants Moisturizers When to refer Practical Sensitive conversation roleplay. Module 9 Integrative Medicine Approaches 2 Hours Topics Nutrition Meditation Yoga Breathwork Sleep optimization Stress reduction HRV Ayurvedic perspectives Evidence-based supplements Omega-3 Magnesium Creatine Protein Vitamin D Practical Develop personalized lifestyle plan. Module 10 Care Coordination and Physician Communication 2 Hours Topics How endocrinologists think How OBGYNs think How primary care physicians think SOAP summaries Referral letters Care plans Documentation Shared decision making Practical Conduct mock case conference. Capstone Menopause Care Review 1 Hour Students complete: Case 1 52-year-old executive hot flashes insomnia weight gain Case 2 47-year-old perimenopausal woman anxiety irregular cycles Case 3 58-year-old breast cancer survivor severe symptoms no HRT candidate Present: symptom assessment likely concerns lifestyle recommendations referral recommendations physician discussion points Final Competency A graduate should be able to sit in a room with: an endocrinologist an OBGYN a nurse practitioner a physician assistant and intelligently discuss: menopause stages symptoms hormone therapy options common labs metabolic risk bone health lifestyle medicine care coordination