Menopause Research: Patterns, Placebos, & Pitfalls

Menopause is becoming a buzzword! How do we separate the science from sensationalism?

Find out in this fascinating tour through the world of hormone fluctuations, ovarian aging, and medical interventions. We’ll cover:

Perimenopause vs menopause
The impacts of menopause vs the effects of getting older
Why hormone therapy went from favored to feared overnight, and what we’ve learned since
How menopause affects our risks for chronic diseases
Hormones: good for long-term health? Some safer than others?
What non-hormonal therapies are there?

Christina Cameli (she/her) is a Certified Nurse-Midwife and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She is the owner of Menopause Northwest, LLC, a menopause-focused healthcare practice in Portland, OR. In addition to direct patient care, Christina develops menopause-related education for a variety of formats.

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