Your Menopause Roadmap: Informed Choices About Hormone Therapy

April 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 2026 (Tuesdays)

Whether you’re considering Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for yourself, supporting someone else, or just wanting to be better informed, this 4-week online course provides a balanced and comprehensive overview of the pros and cons for women. 

Monique Class, MS, APRN-BC, and Dan Lukaczer, ND, will guide you through understanding how hormones work, how HRT can help manage menopause symptoms (and other options), as well as HRT implications for long-term health. The course features interactive lectures and Q&A sessions, providing a supportive environment for exploring your concerns and questions. By the end of the course, you’ll be empowered with the knowledge to make informed decisions about HRT and its role in your health journey.

Together, we’ll explore the science, the choices, and the habits that can help you navigate the menopausal roadmap transition with clarity and confidence. 

Program Overview

• Week 1 – Introduction to a Woman’s Hormonal Transition
  • We’ll start by setting the stage—what happens to hormones during perimenopause and menopause, what the history of hormone therapy has taught us (and how it’s been misunderstood), and the key differences between types and delivery forms of hormones. This session lays the foundation for understanding both symptom relief and long-term health.

• Week 2 – Risks, Metabolism, & Personal Choice
  • This week focuses on informed decision-making. We’ll unpack the difference between risk assessment and risk reduction, review hormone labs, and explore estrogen metabolism. You’ll also learn practical lifestyle and stress-management tools—and begin practicing small but meaningful habit changes.

• Week 3 – Lifestyle & Longevity
  • Hormones are only part of the picture. In this session, we’ll dive into how diet, exercise, supplements, and lifestyle practices that can protect bone, muscle, heart, and brain health. You’ll learn why maintaining strength and resilience in midlife is one of the best investments in long-term vitality.

• Week 4 – Sexual Health, Vaginal Estrogen, & Habit Change
  • We’ll close by talking about vaginal estrogen and sexual health, reviewing when systemic hormones make sense and when local options are best. We’ll also touch on testosterone, libido, and mood. Finally, you’ll revisit habit strategies so you can walk away with a clear, personalized plan for moving forward.

Each week will include dedicated time for questions and open conversation. This means you won’t just be listening—you’ll have the chance to ask what’s on your mind, hear from others who may be experiencing similar things, and get direct clarification from us. Our goal is for you to leave each session not only with more knowledge, but also with a sense of confidence and reassurance that you’re moving forward with the information you personally need.