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Closing the Menopause Gap: Dr. Yamnia Cortés on Research, Representation, and the Fight for Equity
For Yamnia I. Cortés, PhD, MPH, MSN, RN, FAHA, FAAN, her passion for women’s health began long before she ever stepped into a clinic. “I ...
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From Shame to Strength: Dr. Sadaf Lodhi’s Fight to Normalize Menopause and Sexual Health
For some women, navigating menopause and their sexual health is laden with fear and shame. And in many communities menopause, let alone sexual well-being, is ...
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Carol King: Embracing the Realities of Menopause with Humor and Grace
Navigating menopause can feel like an unpredictable journey, one filled with physical and emotional twists and turns that few women truly expect. Carol King knows ...
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Finding Comfort and Self-Care Through Coloring: Creativity and Menopause with Lisa Moore
When Lisa Gayle Moore first rediscovered her love for coloring, it wasn’t just a casual hobby. It became a soothing refuge during a time of ...
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A Patient-Centered Approach: Education, Consent, and Empowerment with Jenna Perkins
Jenna Perkins, RN, WHNP-BC, is more than just a healthcare provider; she’s a trailblazer in women’s health, particularly for women of color navigating the complexities ...
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Put Down Your Menopausal Baggage and Lift Heavy Sh*t with Sam Monpetit-Huynh
Long-time certified personal trainer Sam Montpetit-Huynh wants you to shed your menopausal baggage…and lift heavy shit. After experiencing the immediate and profound impact of a ...
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Navigating Cultural Identity, Medical Practice, and Menopause: A Journey with Dr. Sameena Rahman
The journey through menopause transition can be laden with cultural stigmas and unique healthcare barriers. Dr. Sameena Rahman, a Chicago-based, board-certified OB-GYN, sexual medicine, and ...
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Embracing Change: A Journey from Pharmacy to Advocacy with Dr. Stephanie Young Moss
For decades, women’s health issues like menopause have been shrouded in silence, with the experiences of women of color often left out of the narrative. ...
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Menopause and the Year of Loving Intently – A Reflection
I’ve written about self-care a few times, and I anticipate this won’t be the last (“God willing and the crick don’t rise”). For some, the term “self-care” ...
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Menopause Inside and Out: A Journey to Skin Health and Wellness with Heidi Brown
For many, the COVID-19 pandemic brought about a heightened sense of fear and anxiety. This collective experience forced individuals to confront the realities of their ...
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