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Dr. Marcia Klein-Patel, chair of the AHN Women’s Institute, was an early practitioner of what is now often referred to as midlife medicine — specializing in care for women through the second half of life that includes perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause. She is a #remarkable example of how AHN is physician-led and truly leading with a boots-on-the-ground approach. We are seeking physicians across specialties within the Women's Institute with opportunities for growth and leadership to excel your career. Message me for more details. Listen to her talk about menopause and midlife medicine in this podcast: https://lnkd.in/e-nAfj4B Here are a few takeaways: ✔️ The AHN Women’s Institute includes menopause services as part of its full spectrum of care, including obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, reproductive medicine, maternal-fetal medicine and urogynecology. ✔️ Dr. Klein-Patel points out that menopause is not “on” or “off” but rather a transition from perimenopause to menopause to postmenopause that typically takes about 10 years. ✔️ Eating well, sleeping well, exercising and having good relationships can help reduce most symptoms and make it easier to identify and do targeted interventions for any remaining symptoms. ✔️ She emphasizes that “menopause is not a disease,” and many women experience the menopause transition as a positive time in their lives. For the approximately 25% of women who struggle with the transition, the good news is that there are an array of effective treatments.

AHN Med Talks: The Menopause Transition with Dr. Marcia Klein-Patel | Highmark Health Blog

AHN Med Talks: The Menopause Transition with Dr. Marcia Klein-Patel | Highmark Health Blog

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