Jessica Shepherd, M.D.: An OB/GYN's Advice for Managing Menopause

Don't try to manage menopause alone as your mother did. Actively seeking help and resources to comprehend and navigate perimenopause and menopause is the new plan for women to manage symptoms and improve their health. Join Dr. Comite in an open conversation about how to embrace this significant life phase with Jessica Shepherd, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN and author of the new book Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause.     You'll learn…    How participating in open dialogues with other women and your partner will facilitate understanding of changes, alleviate symptoms, and reduce feelings of isolation or shame.   Why prepping your body for perimenopause as you would train for a 10K race will help you master the marathon of menopause.   How hormone therapy can ease symptoms, reduce the risk of heart disease, and reverse biological aging.  That incorporating mindfulness through meditation, yoga, or other methods, contributes to positive health outcomes during menopause.