WEBINAR: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 |
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“What is menopause and perimenopause? How will I know if I’m in it?”
“Should I consider hormone therapy? Is it safe?”
“How long do menopause symptoms last? And what can I do about them?”
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If you’ve ever asked these questions, you’re not alone. Even though menopause is a universal female experience, many women don’t get answers — until they’re in it.
Get ready for this time of profound change by joining our "Let's talk about menopause" webinar on Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m. with certified menopause practitioner and physician Dr. William Lee. Dr. Lee will walk attendees through the physical, mental and emotional changes that occur during menopause and perimenopause.
In this webinar, you’ll learn about:
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Common menopause symptoms, including when they typically begin and end
- Unusual or surprising symptoms
- How menopause can affect your:
- Weight
- Mental health
- Relationships
- Sex drive
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When hormone therapy is appropriate (and medical problems that can make HRT inappropriate)
- Non-hormonal treatments that can help
- Lifestyle factors that have the biggest impact on your long-term health
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Tuesday, October 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m., CT
- Presented by Dr. William Lee, Vanderbilt Health Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Moderated by Dr. Martha Shepherd, MNPS Health Care Centers Medical Director
- Presentation followed by time for attendees to ask questions
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Dr. William Lee | MD, MSCP
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Dr. William Lee | MD, MSCP
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Dr. William Lee is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Vanderbilt Health. Before joining Vanderbilt’s faculty in 2009, Dr. Lee spent nine years in private practice. His current practice is mainly perimenopausal and menopausal patients. He is a member of the Menopause Society and is a Certified Menopause Practitioner.
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Dr. Lee received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Following medical school, he completed his residency at Vanderbilt Health.
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Dr. Martha Shepherd | DO, MPH, FAAFP
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Dr. Martha Shepherd | DO, MPH, FAAFP
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Dr. Martha Shepherd is the medical director for the MNPS Health Care Centers. She is an associate professor of clinical medicine and pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the division of general internal medicine and public health. She is triple board-certified in family medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. She joined the Vanderbilt faculty in 2008, after serving as a medical officer in the United States Navy.
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Dr. Shepherd obtained a Master of Public Health from Dartmouth and her medical degree from Kansas City University. Following medical school, she completed an internship at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, residency in family medicine at the University of Tennessee, and a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, a certified yoga instructor, and is certified to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through the Brown School of Public Health.
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