Monday Night Discussion Group

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Free, Live, Weekly, Clinician Education

Join our free LIVE, weekly, virtual Monday Night Discussion Group (MNDG) held on Mondays from 8:00-9:00 pm EST.

Each week, Dr. Lisa Larkin hosts a free, live educational discussion with a nationally recognized women’s health expert. These interactive sessions are designed for open, collegial dialogue around timely, complex, and evolving topics in women’s health.

Free registration includes access to the live session. All clinicians are welcome.


2026 MNDG Schedule

Progestin 2.0 - Tami S. Rowen, MD, MS
Mar
16

Progestin 2.0 - Tami S. Rowen, MD, MS

Not all progestins are created equal — and the differences matter for your patients. Dr. Tami Rowen brings her expertise in sexual medicine, menopause, and complex gynecologic care to break down the evolving progestogen landscape and its implications for your prescribing practice.

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Ovarian Cancer Screening - Mitchell Clark, MD, MPH
Mar
23

Ovarian Cancer Screening - Mitchell Clark, MD, MPH

This clinician education session with Mitchell Clark, MD, MPH, examines the current evidence surrounding ovarian cancer screening. The discussion reviews population-level data, screening limitations, risk stratification, and guideline recommendations, with a focus on applying evidence to patient counseling and shared decision-making in clinical practice.

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Mammography for Breast Cancer Screening- Where we are in 2026 - Anjali Malik, MD
Mar
30

Mammography for Breast Cancer Screening- Where we are in 2026 - Anjali Malik, MD

This clinician education session with Anjali Malik, MD, reviews the current state of mammography for breast cancer screening in 2026. The discussion addresses evolving screening guidelines, advances in imaging technology, breast density considerations, and ongoing areas of clinical debate to support evidence-based screening and patient counseling.

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Update on GLP1's- Injectable, Oral, and Pipeline - Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA
Apr
13

Update on GLP1's- Injectable, Oral, and Pipeline - Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA

This clinician education session with Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA, provides an up-to-date review of GLP-1–based therapies, including injectable and oral options and agents in the development pipeline. The discussion covers mechanisms of action, efficacy and safety data, clinical indications, and practical considerations for prescribing and patient counseling.

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MCED testing beyond Galleri: Cancerguard and Shield MCD - Candace Westgate, DO, MPH, FACOG, MSCP
May
11

MCED testing beyond Galleri: Cancerguard and Shield MCD - Candace Westgate, DO, MPH, FACOG, MSCP

This clinician education session with Dr. Candace Westgate reviews the evolving landscape of multi-cancer early detection (MCED) testing beyond Galleri. The discussion examines emerging assays, underlying science, current evidence, and practical considerations for patient selection, test interpretation, limitations, and ethical implications in clinical practice.

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Microbiome and Menopause: What is the Evidence - Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic, RPh, BScPhm, MSCP
May
18

Microbiome and Menopause: What is the Evidence - Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic, RPh, BScPhm, MSCP

The gut microbiome plays a surprising and significant role in women's hormonal health — and its connection to menopause is an area of rapidly growing research. In this HERtalks event, pharmacist and microbiome specialist Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic breaks down what the current evidence tells us and what it means for women navigating the menopausal transition.

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Memorial Day - No MNDG
May
25

Memorial Day - No MNDG

In honor of Memorial Day, HERmedicine's Monday Night Discussion will not meet on May 26th. We'll be back the following week with more women's health education. Wishing our community a meaningful and restful holiday.

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Metabolic Disease in Midlife - Susan Brian, MD
Jun
1

Metabolic Disease in Midlife - Susan Brian, MD

This clinician education session with Susan Brian, MD examines metabolic disease in midlife, with a focus on diabetes, insulin resistance, and cardiometabolic risk. The discussion reviews key metabolic changes, risk assessment, and evidence-based management strategies to support patient-centered care during midlife.

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Update on DCIS - Laura J. Esserman, MD, MBA
Jul
20

Update on DCIS - Laura J. Esserman, MD, MBA

Ductal carcinoma in situ is evolving rapidly — and so is the evidence guiding its management. In this CME session, Dr. Laura Esserman provides a current, evidence-based review of DCIS diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment, including emerging data on active surveillance and the growing movement away from overtreatment.

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Work up on Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in the Perimenopause/Menopause - Steven R. Goldstein, MD, CCD, MSCP, FACOG
Jul
27

Work up on Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in the Perimenopause/Menopause - Steven R. Goldstein, MD, CCD, MSCP, FACOG

Abnormal uterine bleeding in perimenopausal and menopausal women is a common but clinically complex presentation. In this session, Dr. Steven Goldstein offers a systematic, evidence-based framework for evaluation — covering imaging, endometrial sampling, and the clinical decision points that guide management.

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As the Menoverse Expands: When Does Perimenopause Begin and How Can We Help? - Marcie Richardson, MD, FACOG
Aug
10

As the Menoverse Expands: When Does Perimenopause Begin and How Can We Help? - Marcie Richardson, MD, FACOG

Perimenopause begins earlier than most clinicians and patients realize — and the evidence is reshaping how we define and respond to it. In this session, Dr. Marcie Richardson reviews the science of perimenopause onset, including the Late Reproductive Stage, and offers practical strategies for identifying and supporting women earlier in the transition.

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Type 2 Diabetes Management: Medications Other Than GLP’1s - Jyothi Joseph-Hayes, MD
Aug
24

Type 2 Diabetes Management: Medications Other Than GLP’1s - Jyothi Joseph-Hayes, MD

GLP-1 receptor agonists have transformed Type 2 diabetes care — but they are not the only tool available. In this session, Dr. Jyothi Joseph-Hayes provides a practical, evidence-based review of the full range of diabetes medications beyond GLP-1s, helping clinicians make more individualized treatment decisions for their patients.

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Update on WISDOM - Allison Stover Fiscalini, MPH
Sep
14

Update on WISDOM - Allison Stover Fiscalini, MPH

The WISDOM Study has enrolled more than 80,000 women to compare annual mammography with personalized, risk-based breast cancer screening — and the Phase 1 results are practice-changing. In this session, Allison Fiscalini presents the latest findings and what they mean for clinical screening guidelines and shared decision-making.

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Perimenopause 101 and AI for Positive Health Education: Meet Maya - Sophia Yen, MD, MPH, MSCP
Feb
2

Perimenopause 101 and AI for Positive Health Education: Meet Maya - Sophia Yen, MD, MPH, MSCP

This educational session reviews the clinical fundamentals of perimenopause and examines the role of AI-driven tools in delivering accurate, evidence-based health education. Dr. Sophia Yen introduces Maya, an AI platform designed to support patient understanding, improve engagement, and complement clinical care in hormonal and reproductive health.

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The Winding Road of MHT: Evidence, Messaging & How to Counsel Patients Based on Risk in the Post November 10 and Label Change World - Lisa Larkin, MD, FACP, MSCP, IF
Dec
22

The Winding Road of MHT: Evidence, Messaging & How to Counsel Patients Based on Risk in the Post November 10 and Label Change World - Lisa Larkin, MD, FACP, MSCP, IF

Join Dr. Lisa Larkin for an in-depth discussion on menopausal hormone therapy, exploring the evolving evidence, breast cancer risk data, and the impact of recent FDA labeling changes. This clinical session examines MHT history, current research, and practical, risk-based counseling strategies for patient care.

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HERmedicine Expert Panel Discussion - Deep Dive - FDA Announcement: Removal of the Boxed Warning on Menopause Hormone Therapy
Nov
24

HERmedicine Expert Panel Discussion - Deep Dive - FDA Announcement: Removal of the Boxed Warning on Menopause Hormone Therapy

HERmedicine hosts a live expert panel exploring the FDA’s removal of the boxed warning on menopause hormone therapy. Hear leading clinicians and researchers discuss the science behind this decision, its impact on patient care, and what it means for the future of women’s midlife health.

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Past Monday Night Discussions 

Explore a selection of past speakers who have helped shape the conversations in Monday Night Discussions, bringing expertise, insight, and diverse perspectives to each session.