# Event Details - **Event Name**: Estrogen, Interrupted: Perimenopause Q&A w/the Experts Who Wrote the Book - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: OvaryActive Podcast hosts and authors of “Estrogen Interrupted” join VPFW and VCU specialists to share how to thrive during perimenopause.About this EventMenopause is finally receiving its due, but perimenopause is actually the time when women most struggle with an onslaught of invasive bodily changes. From weight gain, hair loss, and brain fog to low libido, depression, and trouble sleeping, women may begin to experience perimenopausal symptoms as early as their mid-thirties — and they can last for a decade or more.Whether you're already feeling the "heat" or bracing for the worst, Virginia Physicians for Women (VPFW) invites you to an evening designed to take the mystery out of midlife and show you how to survive and thrive during perimenopause. Think of it as the ultimate girls' night out—with a heavy side of medical expertise.Get Insights from the Experts: You'll learn all about perimenopause symptoms and treatment options straight from the experts, OvaryActive Podcast hosts Dr. Rebecca Dunbsmoor-Su and Dr. Amy Voedisch, as they kick off their book tour for Estrogen Interrupted: A Guide to Surviving and Thriving in Perimenopause. They'll share their key takeaways from writing a roadmap for this critically misunderstood phase of women's lives.Hear Q&A with Local Specialists: Following the talk, Dr. Dunsmoor-Su and Dr. Voedisch will participate in a panel discussion with local perimenopause experts from VPFW and VCU to answer your most burning perimenopause questions. (Pro tip: you can submit a question when you purchase a ticket.) You'll get to hear each panelist's personal perimenopause journey as well as practical advice from their ongoing mission to help women find relief.Find Community Connections: Realizing you aren't alone is often the best medicine. You’ll be surrounded by other women trying to navigate the perimenopause transition and all the challenges that come with it.We hope you'll join us for this opportunity to ditch the Google searches and get real, evidence-based answers about perimenopause in a knowledgeable, supportive environment.At the event, VPFW will be collecting toiletry donations for The LightHouseRVA, a safe, loving community where women in recovery find joy, healing, hope, and empowerment to take their next best step. Please consider donating some of their most-needed items: full -sized shampoo and conditioner sets, toothpaste, and deodorant.Agenda?: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMCheck-inInfo: Check in at the VPFW table. Copies of "Estrogen Interrupted" will be available for sale by Fountain Bookstore before the talk begins and can be signed by the authors at the event's conclusion. We'll also be collecting toiletry donations for The LightHouseRVA. Then, grab a snack and head inside the theater!?: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMPerimenopause Insights from the Authors of "Estrogen Interrupted"Host: Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su, authorInfo: Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Dr. Amy Voedisch will dive into the core themes of their new book to demystify the changes women experience during perimenopause. The authors will explain what is happening in women's bodies during this transitional time, discuss how it affects their physical and mental health, and empower them with evidence-based treatments and lifestyle changes that can have a major impact.?: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PMPanel Discussion with Local Perimenopause SpecialistsHost: Dr. Emily Stone, MSCP, Virginia Physicians for WomenInfo: Following their talk, Dr. Dunsmoor-Su and Dr. Voedisch will be joined by a powerhouse lineup of local perimenopause specials from VPFW and VCU for a panel discussion of audience-submitted questions. (You can submit a question when you purchase your ticket.) The panelists will also discuss FAQs and tackle misinformation they commonly hear in their daily practice of helping women navigate perimenopause.?: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PMBook SigningHost: Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su, MSCP, "Estrogen Interrupted"Info: As the event concludes, copies of "Estrogen Interrupted" will be available for sale and for signing by the authors, Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Dr. Amy Voedisch. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/estrogen-interrupted-perimenopause-qanda-w-the-experts-who-wrote-the-book/100001984402917545 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, business, nonprofit, health-wellness, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-06-18T22:00:00Z - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Science Museum of Virginia - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Richmond - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Science Museum of Virginia - **lat**: 37.56108269999999 - **long**: -77.4657929 - **full address**: Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Estrogen, Interrupted: Perimenopause Q&A w/the Experts Who Wrote the Book - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a318c0dd21d92d8cac75da4c6019b615e59f59b6e859061b94022cc46511adb8-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc61d5e-gmir.jpg?v=1777380633 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Estrogen, Interrupted: Perimenopause Q&A w/the Experts Who Wrote the Book being held? - **A:** Estrogen, Interrupted: Perimenopause Q&A w/the Experts Who Wrote the Book takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Estrogen, Interrupted: Perimenopause Q&A w/the Experts Who Wrote the Book? - **A:** Estrogen, Interrupted: Perimenopause Q&A w/the Experts Who Wrote the Book is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Estrogen, Interrupted: Perimenopause Q&A w/the Experts Who Wrote the Book? - **A:** Estrogen, Interrupted: Perimenopause Q&A w/the Experts Who Wrote the Book is organized by Virginia Physicians for Women. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Estrogen, Interrupted: Perimenopause Q&A w/the Experts Who Wrote the Book is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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