Women's Health Series: Menopause

SAAPRI

Join SAAPRI for the third installment of its Women’s Health Series, featuring a conversation on menopause with two expert speakers.

Join us for the third installment of our Women’s Health Series as we explore a topic that’s often misunderstood and rarely discussed: Menopause. Menopause is a natural biological transition that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. It brings hormonal shifts that can lead to symptoms such as hot flashes, mood changes, and sleep disturbances. While every woman’s experience is unique, research suggests that South Asian women may experience menopause earlier than their Western counterparts, often in their early to mid-40s. They may also report more intense hot flashes and joint pain, highlighting the need for culturally tailored healthcare support. Understanding menopause and its impact can help women navigate this phase with greater confidence and well-being.The webinar will be moderated by SAAPRI’s Health Equity Research Fellow, Prottusha Sarkar, and will feature expert insights from Dr. Shital Palan and Dr. Sameena Rahman. Scroll down to learn more about our speakers!After you register, SAAPRI will send you the Zoom meeting link directly.

Agenda

Dr. Rahman, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, specializes in midlife and sexual wellness. After practicing in academic settings, she opened her own practice in downtown Chicago. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and holds a BS from Duke University and a medical degree from the University of North Carolina. Dr. Rahman completed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Massachusetts. A Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) and board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, she is also an ISSWSH Fellow (IF) for her work in sexual health. She serves on the ISSWSH Board and presents internationally. Dr. Rahman is involved with the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, the International Society for Vulvovaginal Diseases, and the International Pelvic Pain Society.

Speaker

Dr. Shital Palan is a Doctor in Physical Therapy, trained Indian Classical dancer and regular Yoga Practitioner. Born and raised in India , she has been practicing Physical Therapy for 17 years now and currently resides in Chicago with her partner and their two boys . All through her career ,Shital has practiced in multiple clinical settings from Skilled Nursing, Hospitals , Independent and Assisted Living to Home Health and currently practices in Orthopedic Clinical Setting and specializes in Women’s Pelvic Health . Shital is passionate about treating women who suffer in all kinds of pelvic issues to help them return back to their life without limitations and enable them to do what they love doing . Her mission is to normalize conversations around Pelvic Health at all phases of a woman’s life and build awareness amongst women who suffer in silence and educate them on the “false normals” our medical system may have defined for them. 

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