Build confidence assessing and managing early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency through a fully online, evidence-based course designed for healthcare professionals.
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Too Young for Menopause? is a fully online, self-paced course focused on evidence-based approaches to assessing and managing early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency (POI).
Designed for healthcare professionals, the course supports participants to identify symptoms, distinguish management pathways, conduct relevant testing, address emotional distress, and access best-practice resources for comprehensive care.
The course is aligned with recommendations from the 2024 International Evidence-based Guideline for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, developed through a collaboration between the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, International Menopause Society and Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation. Course facilitator Professor Amanda Vincent co-chaired the international guideline development group, which included clinical experts and women with lived experience, ensuring participants receive contemporary, globally endorsed guidance for practice.
Fully online and self-paced, with a live online Q&A session.
Approximately 1.5 hours per week over 6 weeks.
Healthcare professionals involved in women’s health and menopause care.
Early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency.
Online access: 29 June to 27 September 2026
Live Q&A session: 20 July 2026, 2:00pm AEST.
Register hereOnline access: 28 September to 26 October 2026
Live Q&A session: 26 October 2026, 2:00pm AEDT.
Register hereThis course is suitable for general practitioners, gynaecologists, endocrinologists, psychologists, nurses and allied health practitioners, including dietitians and exercise physiologists.
For more information, contact MCHRI.Shortcourses@monash.edu.
Enrolment is subject to the relevant Monash terms, conditions, cancellation and transfer policies.
Self-paced learning with approximately 1.5 hours of study per week over 6 weeks.
Includes case studies, peer-assisted learning, audits, expert Q&A and video presentations.
Includes a live online Q&A session with Clinical Professor Amanda Vincent.
The course combines self-paced online learning with practical examples and expert input to strengthen clinical care for early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency.
The Course content is aligned with the 2024 International Evidence-based Guideline for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, developed through a partnership between the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), International Menopause Society (IMS) and Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI).
Definition, prevalence, risk factors, causes and symptoms.
Diagnosis and initial evaluation
Consequences of POI/EM, when to consider the diagnosis, diagnostic criteria, establishing the cause and initial evaluation.
Long-term management and monitoring, lifestyle approaches, hormone therapy, non-hormonal therapies, complementary approaches, urogenital symptoms, fertility and psychological health.
The program integrates case studies, peer-assisted learning, audits, expert Q&A sessions and video presentations to support practical application.
This course is conducted by a facilitator and content expert, with a live online Q&A session led by Clinical Professor Amanda Vincent.
The program brings together clinical expertise and evidence-based resources to support best-practice assessment and management of early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency.
Enrolment into this course is subject to Terms and Conditions.