In this talk I will review the body of literature supporting the use of mindfulness-based interventions, hypnotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy in the treatment of hot flashes, sexual function, sleep in the menopause transition and the position of the Menopause Society on these interventions. I will also review other non-pharmacologic and herbal treatments and discuss their evidence base. I will introduce data from a clinical pilot where I implemented these tools in a cancer survivorship population with contraindications to hormone therapy. Practical tools will be offered on how to empower our patients and ourselves with self guided practices for improved symptom support including a “cooling body scan” practice.

Target Audience: This talk is equally for healthcare providers and patients experiencing or nearing the menopause transition.

Learning Objectives:

Name non-pharmacologic treatment options for hot flashes
Name non-pharmacologic treatment options for sexual dysfucntion in menopause
Review the evidence and safety of herbal treatment options for hot flashes
Review available resources and techniques of mind-body therapies for menopausal symptoms