Menopause is a midlife reproductive aging milestone. Menopause is characterized by a loss in estrogen, which is the primary female sex hormone. Estrogen is responsible for many processes within the female body. Estrogen helps with heart, bone, and brain health, and it also plays a role in mental health and sexual health. When females lose estrogen during menopause, they can experience symptoms that include hot flashes, mood swings, and challenges with memory and sexual health. It’s important during menopause, to share the symptoms you are experiencing with your doctor and also to attend appointments regularly for assessment of your heart and bone health. It is important to understand what menopause is, as many of the symptoms can affect quality of life. Women living with HIV may experience menopause differently than women without HIV. Attend HOCC* this September to learn more about menopause so you can help yourself and others!

*HOCC Monthly Health and Wellness Luncheon

Monday, September 9⋅12:00 – 2:00pm

Monthly on the second Monday

Special Guest Speaker Sara Dolan Looby, PhD, ANP-BC from the HOCC Board will speak on the topic:

“Let’s Talk Menopause: Midlife Women’s Health”
Old South Church, 645 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116 — Second Floor
Right across Boylston from the Boston Public Library
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED!!!
Early Bird Specials! Giveaways! And More!
For more information or to make sure we have your address and email/text: contact Heidi Bright 617 285-7755 or email HOCCProgram@aol.com

 

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