ProvidHERS Weekly Discussion Group for Clinicians

Ms.Medicine's Dr. Lisa Larkin invites clinicians to join their weekly discussion group, ProvidHERS, on Mondays. The group focuses on women's health topics, featuring guest moderators with expertise in the field. The goal is to educate, empower, and elevate women's healthcare.

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Join the Conversation: Women’s Health Matters

Please join Ms.Medicine’s Dr. Lisa Larkin and colleagues every Monday evening for ProvidHERS Weekly Discussion Group for Clinicians, an interactive, educational, and robust discussion about women’s health topics. It’s all part of our mission to Educate, Empower, and Elevate women’s healthcare, and we’re thrilled to have you join us.

Each week we welcome a guest moderator to facilitate the case discussion with Dr. Larkin. Our guests are nationally recognized women’s health experts with specific expertise in the topic of the week as well as well-known educators who share our passion for and commitment to advancing evidence-based care of women. 

Enjoy free, live sessions every Monday night featuring Dr. Lisa Larkin and leading women's health experts. But why stop there?

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ProvidHERS Weekly Discussion Group: Upcoming Sessions

Lubricants and GSM – What You Should Know - Andrew London, MD
Sep
23

Lubricants and GSM – What You Should Know - Andrew London, MD

Dr. London is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in obstetrics and gynecology. He received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Fluent in English, Dr. London is committed to providing comprehensive care for women's health needs throughout all stages of life.

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Breast Imaging for Average and High-Risk Women -  Christine Edmonds, MD
Sep
30

Breast Imaging for Average and High-Risk Women - Christine Edmonds, MD

Christine Edmonds, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Radiology, Division of Breast Imaging at the University of Pennsylvania/Penn Medicine Hospital.  She completed a combined diagnostic and research radiology residency at the University of Pennsylvania and a Breast Imaging Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Her areas of interest and research include health equity and cancer screening disparities, optimization of breast MRI (including abbreviated MRI) for screening and diagnosis, and molecular oncologic imaging.  She leads a breast cancer education and screening outreach program in West Philadelphia. She is investigating novel applications of PET for improved staging and treatment planning in patients with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer.

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Menopause-Associated Body Composition Changes: Should All Women Use Testosterone to Preserve Lean? - James Simon, MD, CCD, NCMP, IF
Oct
7

Menopause-Associated Body Composition Changes: Should All Women Use Testosterone to Preserve Lean? - James Simon, MD, CCD, NCMP, IF

James A. Simon, MD, CCD, MSCP, IF, is a Clinical Professor of Ob/Gyn at George Washington University in Washington DC, specializing in gynecology, reproductive endocrinology, menopausal and sexual health at his private practice, IntimMedicine Specialists®. With over 400 completed clinical research trials, Dr. Simon has received grants from prestigious sponsors like the NIH and AHA. Notably, he served as Sprout Pharmaceuticals’ Chief Medical Officer during the development of the first FDA-approved medication for women’s sexual health. Dr. Simon holds the unique distinction of being the only physician to have served as President of both the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), currently The Menopause Society (TMS),  and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH). Nicknamed “The Menopause Whisperer” by Washingtonian Magazine, his numerous accolades also include being selected as one of "Top Washington Physicians",  “The Best Doctors in America”, and receiving The NAMS-Leon Speroff Outstanding Educator Award. Dr. Simon is an accomplished author with over 800 publications, including the book, Restore Yourself: A Woman’s Guide to Reviving Her Sexual Desire and Passion for Life".⁠

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The Vulvar Biome - Susan Kellogg Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF, CSC, FCST
Oct
14

The Vulvar Biome - Susan Kellogg Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF, CSC, FCST

Susan Kellogg-Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF, CSC, FCST, is the Director of Female Sexual Medicine at The Center for Pelvic Medicine, Bryn Mawr, PA. She performs direct patient care, and consultative services as a vulvovaginal and pelvic pain specialist, researcher, educator, sexual dysfunction clinician, and therapist. She is a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health and serves on the Executive Board of the National Vulvodynia Association.⁠ 

Dr. Kellogg is a professor of OB/GYN at Drexel University College of Medicine, a professor of Human Sexuality at Widener University, and clinical associate faculty at the University of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She is the Chair of the Fellowship Committee and serves on the Board of Directors for the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health.⁠ ⁠ 

Dr. Kellogg is a certified sexuality counselor and therapist. She has authored and co-authored several books, chapters, and peer-reviewed articles in the field of sexual medicine, and has been featured in The New York Times and on the Today Show, 20/20, CNN, and the Discovery Channel.

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Coming Soon
Oct
21

Coming Soon

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Case Study – Survivorship - Mary Jane Minkin, MD, FACOG
Oct
28

Case Study – Survivorship - Mary Jane Minkin, MD, FACOG

Mary Jane Minkin, MD, FACOG is a clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at Yale University School of Medicine. She has been in private practice in New Haven (CT) for more than 40 years and is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She practices at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

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Hair Loss in Midlife Women – What to Do? - Sydney Larkin Proffer, MD, MS
Nov
4

Hair Loss in Midlife Women – What to Do? - Sydney Larkin Proffer, MD, MS

Sydney Larkin Proffer MD, MS is a current Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cosmetics Fellow at Northwestern Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree from Middlebury College in neuroscience and mathematics, and her Master's degree in Health Care Delivery from Arizona State University. She completed her medical degree at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, internal medicine internship at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, and dermatology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. She is a peer reviewer for several Dermatologic Surgery journals and has numerous peer-reviewed publications which span her research expertise in dermato-oncology, cosmetics, exosomes, hair loss, and skin cancer reconstruction. She is an active member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, American Academy of Dermatology, and others. She serves in numerous leadership positions including the Board of Directors of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and Advocacy, and is previous board member to the Mayo Clinic O'leary Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, and American Medical Women’s Association. She serves as an ASDSA advocacy ambassador, Fellow Lead to the ASDS International Traveling Mentorship & Fellowship Recognition committee, and frequently volunteers her time through the Women’s Derm Society. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and playing tennis.

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Estrogen Deprivation and Heart Disease - Chrisandra Shufelt, MD, MS, FACP, NCMP
Nov
11

Estrogen Deprivation and Heart Disease - Chrisandra Shufelt, MD, MS, FACP, NCMP

Dr. Chrisandra L. Shufelt, MD, MS, FACP, NCMP, is a women’s health internist and certified menopause practitioner with fellowship training in vascular biology and women’s health. She is chair of the Division of General Internal Medicine and the Women’s Health Research Center associate director at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Shufelt has specific research interests in hypothalamic amenorrhea in young women and its impact on immune and vascular health. She has published more than 200 articles in the area of women’s health and co-authored several scientific position statements on menopause and hormone therapy.

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Food and Brain Health - Ann Fenn, MD
Nov
18
to Nov 19

Food and Brain Health - Ann Fenn, MD

Dr. Annie Fenn is a physician, chef, and author of "The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer's Through Food" (Artisan 2023). A board-certified Obstetrician Gynecologist and Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Fenn pivoted from a successful 20-year medical career to pursue her passion for culinary arts and brain health. Inspired by her mother's dementia diagnosis, she founded the Brain Health Kitchen in 2015, the first cooking school focused exclusively on preventing cognitive decline through food and lifestyle.

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Supplements at Midlife: What Does an Expert Suggest for Menopausal Women? - Denise Millstine, MD
Nov
25

Supplements at Midlife: What Does an Expert Suggest for Menopausal Women? - Denise Millstine, MD

Dr. Denise M. Millstine, MD, is a physician specializing in women's health and integrative medicine at Mayo Clinic. Her expertise spans menopause management, narrative medicine, and using literature to enhance health understanding and empathy. As Director of the Section of Integrative Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Dr. Millstine researches various topics, including non-hormonal menopause treatments, integrative oncology care, and mind-body approaches in healthcare. She is also passionate about public health education, contributing to the Mayo Clinic Health Letter, directing the Women's Health blog for Mayo Clinic Press, and hosting the "Mayo Clinic Read. Talk. Grow." podcast. Dr. Millstine's work combines traditional medical practices with integrative therapies, emphasizing a holistic approach to patient care and shared decision-making.

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Mood Disorders Midlife - Claudio Soares, MD, PhD, FRCPC, MBA
Dec
2
to Dec 3

Mood Disorders Midlife - Claudio Soares, MD, PhD, FRCPC, MBA

Dr. Claudio Soares is a Professor of Psychiatry at Queen's University School of Medicine in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and the Executive Lead and M-Health Research Lead for the Canadian Biomarker Integration Network in Depression (CAN-BIND). With a medical degree and Ph.D. from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Dr. Soares specialized in Reproductive Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on mood disorders across the female life cycle, particularly in midlife women and during menopausal transition. Dr. Soares is also pioneering the use of mobile health technologies for understanding depression. A prolific author and presenter, he has published over 180 articles and given more than 170 presentations internationally. His work has been recognized with multiple awards, including three NARSAD Awards and the 2019 NAMS/Thomas Clarkson Award for Outstanding Research.

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Post Partum Depression -  Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD
Dec
9

Post Partum Depression - Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD

Sheryl A. Kingsberg is a clinical psychologist and Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She leads behavioral medicine in OB/GYN at Cleveland Medical Center, University Hospitals of Cleveland.

Dr. Kingsberg has served as President of ISSWSH and the North American Menopause Society. She's active in APA, ASRM, and SSTAR.

She has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers and book chapters on menopause, sexuality, and infertility.

Dr. Kingsberg is an associate editor of Sexual Medicine Reviews and on editorial boards for Menopause and Climacteric. Her research focuses on sexual medicine and psychological aspects of infertility and menopause.

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Case Study – Menopause - Risa Kagan, MD, FACOG, CCD, MSCP
Dec
16

Case Study – Menopause - Risa Kagan, MD, FACOG, CCD, MSCP

Dr. Risa Kagan, MD, FACOG, CCD, MSCP is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and a leading expert in menopausal care and research. As a menopause consultant for the Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), she specializes in gynecology with a focus on menopause-related health issues, bone and female sexual health, and female cancer survivorship. Dr. Kagan has been published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and serves on the editorial board of Menopause and the Journal of The Menopause Society previously called the  North American Menopause Society (NAMS). She is also an ad hoc reviewer for numerous other peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to the field of women's health.

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