The Future of Menopause Care
Starts Here
On December 5th, the Estroven® brand will host the Empower Her Progress Event in Washington, D.C., bringing together healthcare professionals, advocates, and women to advance the conversation around menopause care. This important event will provide a platform to share stories, celebrate progress, and work toward a future with better education and resources for the millions of women navigating menopause.
The Menopause Knowledge Gap
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Limited Training
58% of medical residents reported having only one lecture on menopause during their training.
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More Preparation Needed
Only 6.8% of medical residents felt adequately prepared to manage women experiencing menopause.
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Unreliable Sources
Only 28% of menopausal women learned about menopause from their medical providers.
Guest Speakers: Industry Experts
Amplifying Voices: Influencers and Industry Experts on Destigmatizing Menopause
Influencers and industry leaders will share personal menopause journeys, emphasizing the need to prioritize women’s health and bridge gaps in research and education. Discussions will cover breaking stigmas, emotional and physical challenges, and the lack of comprehensive education.
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Tamsen Fadal
Journalist, Author of ‘How To Menopause,’ Podcast Host and Documentarian, ‘The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause.’
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Caroline Berchuck, MD, MPH
Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, Affiliated Leader of the McKinsey Health Institute and Co-Leader of McKinsey's Women's Health Partnership with the World Economic Forum
Healthcare Professional Panel
Closing the Care Gap: Supporting Healthcare Professionals in Menopause Care
This session explores the education and training gaps in menopause care for healthcare professionals. Topics include current recommendations, government actions to improve support, and tools for evaluating natural supplements alongside prescription options. The session concludes with a Q&A.
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Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE
CEO of National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health
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Komkwuan P. Paruchabutr DNP, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CNM, FACNM
President, Board of Directors of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health
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Kira Halak, ND Director, Global R&D
Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor Director of Product Development at i-Health