Botanical therapies are not a trend—they are part of a long healing lineage that many midlife women are reclaiming as conventional systems fall short. Yet in menopause care, herbs are often either dismissed outright or embraced without discernment.

In this session, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz brings her dual lens as a board-certified OB-GYN and lifelong student of integrative and traditional medicine to examine what we actually know about commonly used botanicals in midlife. We’ll review the evidence on efficacy, safety, and drug–herb interactions—while acknowledging the limitations of current research models when applied to complex plant medicines.

Designed for clinicians who value both rigor and reverence, this talk translates evolving evidence into grounded, patient-centered care that honors women’s lived experience without abandoning science.

Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, FACOG, is a disruptor, healer, educator, and fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Suzanne Gilberg earned her medical degree from USC in 1996 and completed her OB/GYN residency at Cedars-Sinai. Board-certified in integrative and holistic medicine, she also holds a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist degree. Dr. Gilberg is Chief Medical Correspondent for The Drew Barrymore Show and author of Menopause Bootcamp. She serves as Chief Clinical Officer at Monarch, transforming women’s healthcare, and co-founded Cedars-Sinai’s Green Committee. Based in Beverly Hills, she’s committed to healing individuals, families, communities, and the planet.