Jackie Piasta, Adrienne Mandelberger, Anita Mirchandani and Lauren Tetenbaum break down the confusing and often overwhelming experience of perimenopause. This session will help you understand what’s happening in your body, how to recognize the wide range of symptoms—from irregular cycles and hot flashes to anxiety, brain fog, and sleep disruptions—and what treatment options are available to help you feel like yourself again. You’ll walk away with clarity, validation, and a roadmap for navigating this hormonal transition with confidence.
The session will begin with a 30-minute overview from the panel, followed by a 30-minute live Q&A moderated by Dr. Lisa Larkin. Jackie will answer audience questions—both live and submitted in advance—offering compassionate, evidence-based insights into managing perimenopause and getting the care you deserve.
Jaclyn (Jackie) Piasta, RN, MSN, RNFA, WHNP-BC, MSCP, is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and a certified menopause practitioner through the North American Menopause Society. With over 20 years of experience in women’s health, she currently practices at Ms.Medicine in Cincinnati, specializing in perimenopause, menopause, and sexual health. Jackie is known for her empathetic, evidence-based care and her ability to make complex hormonal changes understandable and manageable. She is passionate about empowering women to take control of their health during midlife and beyond.
Adrienne Mandelberger, MD, FACOG, MSCP, is a board-certified internist and women’s health specialist with a passion for integrative, whole-person care. As the founder of Balanced Medical in New York, she combines evidence-based internal medicine with lifestyle and functional approaches to help women achieve optimal health through every stage of life. Dr. Mandelberger is especially focused on midlife and menopause care, advocating for personalized, hormone-literate medicine that empowers women to feel their best.
Anita Mirchandani, M.S., R.D., is a registered dietitian and certified fitness professional dedicated to helping women achieve sustainable health through balanced nutrition and movement. With dual master’s degrees in clinical nutrition and exercise physiology from NYU, she brings a holistic, science-backed approach to wellness. As the founder of FitNut, Anita empowers women to feel strong, nourished, and energized at every life stage — with a particular focus on hormonal health, metabolic support, and realistic lifestyle strategies.
Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C is a licensed clinical social worker, women's rights advocate, and writer dedicated to supporting and empowering women through life transitions. With experience as both a lawyer and a psychotherapist, Lauren specializes in counseling women navigating identity shifts related to motherhood, career, and reproductive health. Lauren frequently contributes thought leadership to media and professional organizations; she is the author of the 2025 book Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period.
Dr. Lisa Larkin, MD, FACP, MSCP, IF, will moderate the discussion, bringing her extensive expertise in women’s preventive health and hormonal care. As founder of HERmedicine and Ms.Medicine, Dr. Larkin is a national leader in advancing personalized, evidence-based care for women.