Menopause Night

With Drs. Nell Johnson and Mary Claire O’Brien

December 2022

This physician duo was one of the best nights yet. We gathered to hear Dr. Nell Johnson, OBGYN, discuss all-things menopause from a Western medicine approach. She tackled this wildly complicated part of a woman’s life and discussed symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, hormone and non-hormonal treatments, alternative medicines, vaginal estrogen, vaginal physical therapy, appropriate vaginal care, recurrent UTIs, libido and sex, mood and sleep disturbances, and bone health as these all relate to menopause. Next Dr. Mary Claire O’Brien discussed a very different range of topics including the shame and embarrassment that so wrongly shroud a girl's period, feminine hygiene product taxes and lack of access that impact girls' education, the psychological transition of menopause, and had so many inspirational words for us about motherhood, womanhood, and aging.

Unlike past events these wonderful women were interviewed on the Wonder Podcast if you are interested in hearing their words. Enjoy!

Speaker Dr. Nell Johnson, OBGYN

Dec 2022 - Menopause Night!