Metabolism in Transition: Obesity Care for Women Through Menopause (Live Webinar)

February 18, 2026

Menopause is associated with significant metabolic changes that can complicate weight management and overall health in midlife women. This session offers a practical overview of how hormonal shifts influence fat distribution, muscle mass, and insulin sensitivity, and explores the implications for cardiometabolic risk. Participants will review the role of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and examine evidence-based obesity treatment strategies, including lifestyle interventions and modern anti-obesity medications, tailored to women navigating the menopausal transition.

CME/CE Expiration Date 03/18/2026

*The expiration date listed above is the last day CME/CE credit can be claimed for this specific LIVE presentation.

Learning Objectives

1.Recognize key metabolic changes that occur during the menopausal transition and how they influence obesity risk.
2.Identify the potential benefits and limitations of MHT for metabolic health and symptom management.
3.Apply evidence-based lifestyle and medication strategies to improve weight and metabolic outcomes in menopausal women.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Obesity Medicine Association designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the commensurate amount with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Course opens: 
07/01/2026
Course expires: 
02/18/2029
Event starts: 
02/18/2026 - 3:00pm EST
Event ends: 
02/18/2026 - 4:00pm EST
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Dr. Ecler Jaqua, MD, MBA, FAAFP, FACLM, AGSF, DABOM

Associate Professor, Family and Geriatric Medicine

Program Director, SARH Family Medicine Residency

Medical Director, SARH Center of Aging

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Obesity Medicine Association designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the commensurate amount with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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