Pain with sex affects a significant proportion of midlife women — and most providers don't have a systematic framework for addressing it. Dr. Jen Gunter, one of women's health's most recognized and evidence-driven voices, reviews the full clinical picture: how to differentiate GSM from vulvodynia from pelvic floor dysfunction, what the evidence supports for treatment, and how to have the clinical conversations that move patients toward relief.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women — but knowledge is your most powerful tool. In this HERtalks consumer education event, Dr. Lisa Larkin walks you through breast cancer risk assessment and prevention, covering key risk factors, screening guidelines, and the prevention strategies that can make a real difference in your health.

Marcie Richardson, MD, FACOG reviews the science of perimenopause onset — including the Late Reproductive Stage — and offers practical strategies for identifying and supporting women earlier in the hormonal transition. Free live MNDG, Aug 10 at 8 PM ET.

Advanced breast cancer outcomes, vulvovaginal disease, and menopause care all show the same disparity pattern. Anderson, Rahman, and Dombo trace where shared decision-making breaks down first for high-priority patient populations.

Multi-cancer early detection tests are changing what proactive health looks like for survivors and high-risk women. Dr. Candace Westgate breaks down how these blood-based tests work, what they can and can't tell you, and who they're designed for.

Jyothi Joseph-Hayes, MD provides a practical, evidence-based review of Type 2 diabetes pharmacotherapy beyond GLP-1 receptor agonists — covering the full range of medication classes and considerations for individualized treatment decisions. Free live MNDG, Aug 24 at 8 PM ET.

Alberto Espay, MD, MSc, FAAN, FANA, Professor at the University of Cincinnati, examines emerging genetic insights redefining Alzheimer's disease — including evolving risk models, diagnostic implications, and therapeutic approaches. Free live MNDG, Aug 31 at 8 PM ET.

Dr. Tony Grandelis, an OBGYN hospitalist and physician in recovery from addiction, explores how honesty, community, integrity, and whole-person care can reshape a healthcare system that too often feels fragmented and impersonal.

An evidence-based overview of cardio-oncology, focusing on cardiovascular risk, treatment-related cardiotoxicity, and long-term heart health in cancer survivors.

Allison Stover Fiscalini, MPH, presents the latest WISDOM study findings — comparing personalized, risk-based breast cancer screening to annual mammography — and what the Phase 1 data means for clinical screening guidelines and shared decision-making. Free live MNDG, Sept 14 at 8 PM ET.

Dr. Tara Sanft breaks down what the research says about healthcare trust — why it matters, what it changes about your care, and what good providers do to earn it. Real tools for advocating for the relationship you deserve.

Leslie Appiah, MD, a nationally recognized leader in reproductive health equity, delivers a focused, practical session on adolescent gynecology for non-specialist providers — covering common presentations, referral criteria, and affirming, equity-centered approaches to care. Free live MNDG, Sept 28 at 8 PM ET.

Katherine Hamilton, MD, headache specialist at MedStar Georgetown's Headache Center, delivers a clinical framework for migraine during perimenopause — covering acute and preventive treatment evidence and practical considerations around hormone therapy in this population. Free live MNDG, Oct 5 at 8 PM ET.

Obesity medicine has shifted fast, and the headlines don't always match the clinical picture. Dr. Tracy Norfleet — a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, obesity medicine, and lifestyle medicine — breaks down the newest medication options, what's changed in medical guidance, and how to separate genuine progress from hype. Join this free HERtalks session on October 7 at 8 PM ET for a clearer, shame-free look at where obesity care stands today.

Risa Kagan, MD, FACOG, CCD, MSCP — one of the country's leading menopause specialists — uses a case-based format to work through complex clinical scenarios that go beyond standard guidelines, sharpening decision-making for patients who don't fit the algorithm. Free live MNDG, Oct 12 at 8 PM ET.

Adult survivors of childhood cancer represent a growing and clinically complex population — one that women's health and oncomenopause providers are increasingly likely to encounter and often feel underprepared to serve. Drs. Eary and Erickson, whose careers are built around bridging the gap between oncology and survivorship primary care, deliver a practical, evidence-informed session on what clinicians need to know when these patients walk through their door.

Lauren Streicher, MD, FACOG, MSCP, founder of Northwestern's Center for Menopause and Sexual Health, reviews orgasmic dysfunction across the menopausal transition — mechanisms, hormonal contributors, and both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options. Free live MNDG, Oct 26 at 8 PM ET.

Dr. Heather Quaile addresses HSDD, one of the most underdiagnosed conditions affecting women after cancer — what it is, how treatment contributes to it, and the evidence-based options available to help.

Connie Lehman, MD, PhD, brings the science of AI and radiomics in breast imaging to MNDG — exploring how these tools are reshaping risk stratification, screening precision, and clinical decision-making in breast health. Free live MNDG, Nov 2 at 8 PM ET.

Non-hormonal menopause treatment has moved fast in recent years, and it can be hard to know what's actually available versus what's just headlines. Laurie Jeffers, DNP, FNP-BC, MSCP — cofounder of the Center for Midlife Health and Menopause at NYU Langone and a longtime Menopause Society leader — walks through the newer medication options and nonpharmacologic approaches shaping menopause care today. Join this free HERtalks session on November 4 at 8 PM ET for a clearer picture of what's worth asking your own doctor about.

An evidence-based review of menopause management strategies for gynecologic cancer survivors, with practical guidance for individualized, survivorship-centered care.

Sabrina Sahni, MD, MSCP, with dual expertise in specialized women's health and medical breast medicine, delivers a structured framework for MHT counseling spanning benign breast disease, dense breasts, BRCA carriers, and cancer survivors. Free live MNDG, Nov 16 at 8 PM ET.

James Simon, MD, MSCP, IF and Sarah Glynne, MBBS, MSc, MRCP, MRCGP, bring complementary US and UK clinical perspectives to estradiol monitoring in MHT — presenting a structured case for monitoring as a tool to optimize dosing, address persistent symptoms, and manage safety in complex patients. Free live MNDG, Nov 30 at 8 PM ET.

Midlife metabolic changes aren't a personal failure, and the old advice to eat less and move more rarely tells the full story. Dr. Kimberley Sampson-Paine — a triple board-certified OB/GYN, obesity medicine specialist, and lifestyle medicine physician at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center — explains what's actually happening with hormones, weight, and insulin sensitivity at midlife, and what a more effective approach looks like. Join this free HERtalks session on December 2 at 8 PM ET for a clearer, more compassionate understanding of your changing body.

Karl and Spencer Nadolsky, DO — endocrinologists with combined expertise in obesity medicine and evidence-based health communication — review the new nutrition and physical activity guidelines and how to counsel patients who walk in with strong, algorithm-driven opinions. Free live MNDG, Dec 7 at 8 PM ET.

Dr. Milana Dolezal delivers a rigorous evidence review of non-hormonal menopause management options for breast cancer survivors — cutting through the noise to examine what the data actually supports for pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions in this population.

Michelle Jacobson, MD, FRCSC, a lead author of national hereditary cancer and menopause management guidelines, delivers a focused clinical review of BRCA counseling, risk-reducing surgery, surveillance protocols, and menopause care for high-risk patients. Free live MNDG, Dec 14 at 8 PM ET.

Dr. Mercedes Castiel walks through practical, take-home guidance for life after cancer: communicating with your care team, managing peri- and menopause symptoms, and risk-reducing strategies that fit your journey.

Abid Yaqub, MD, FACP, FACE, FCPS, thyroid specialist at the University of Cincinnati, reviews postpartum thyroiditis, Hashimoto's, and Graves' disease — overlapping presentations, diagnostic workup, and the management decisions that matter most for women's health providers. Free live MNDG, Dec 21 at 8 PM ET.