05 May 2026 UPCOMING [May 27]: TI Best Evidence Webinar: Evidence-based approaches to menopause: Overcoming misinformation
This TI Best Evidence Webinar is an encore presentation, originally delivered as part of the TI Best Evidence for Clinicians 2025 Annual Course on Friday, November 29, 2025 by Dr. Iliana Lega, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at University of Toronto. Back by popular demand, this presentation focuses on menopause, which is a natural stage of life, yet it remains widely misunderstood. By dispelling myths and focusing on evidence, this session highlights opportunities to strengthen clinical practice and deliver better menopause care. The 48-minute presentation will be followed by a live interactive Q&A session with Dr. Lega.
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TITLE: Evidence-based approaches to menopause: Overcoming misinformation
WHEN: 12:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 [convert to your local time]
WHERE: This is a free virtual event but registration is required. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email including connection details.
SPEAKER: Dr. Iliana Lega, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at University of Toronto.
REGISTRATION: https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/LNl9CjsGR0a4OE40layE4A
CME CREDITS: The Division of Continuing Professional Development, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Committee (CACME) to provide CPD credits for physicians. This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 1.0 Mainpro+ Certified Activity credit. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES (by the end of this session, participants will be able to):
- To provide an overview of menopause, and factors contributing to myths and misinformation.
- To summarize current evidence on effective treatments and clinical approaches to menopause care.
- To discuss approaches to individualizing menopause care based on patient needs and risk profiles.
About the topic: This is an encore presentation by Dr. Iliana Lega, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at University of Toronto, originally delivered on Saturday, November 29 at the 2025 TI Annual Course. Back by popular demand, this presentation focuses on menopause, which is a natural stage of life, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Myths and misinformation—shaped by cultural narratives, historical controversies, and inconsistent communication—have left many women uncertain about their symptoms and treatment options. Addressing these misconceptions is critical to improving care. Evidence now guides effective management of menopause. Research supports the use of lifestyle strategies, non-hormonal therapies, and hormone therapy for symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep changes, mood disturbances, and bone health. At the same time, unproven or overstated claims continue to circulate, reinforcing the importance of clear, evidence-based information. Menopause affects women differently, and management must reflect individual health risks, preferences, and symptom profiles. Personalized care not only improves outcomes but also empowers women to make informed decisions. By dispelling myths and focusing on evidence, this session highlights opportunities to strengthen clinical practice and deliver better menopause care. The 48-minute presentation will be followed by a live interactive Q&A session with Dr. Lega.
About the speaker: Dr. Iliana Lega is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at University of Toronto, Staff Physician in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Women’s College Hospital (WCH) and a Clinician Scientist at Women’s College Research and Innovation Institute. She is the Medical Lead for the Reproductive Endocrinology Program at WCH. She was recently the co-lead for the Ontario Health Quality Standards on Menopause. With more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and funding from the Canadian Institute of Health Research and the Canadian Menopause Society, Dr. Lega leads a research program focused on improving the care of women as they transition through menopause.
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