Perimenopause: Beyond the Hot Flash

Perimenopause can bring changes in periods, sleep, mood, cognition, and physical symptoms often years before the final menstrual period. Kathryne Sanserino, MD, FACOG, MSCP, will explain what happens during this transition and how symptoms can be managed. 

• Common symptoms of perimenopause and why they happen
• How menstrual cycles and bleeding patterns may change
• Treatment options including hormonal and non-hormonal therapies
• Sleep, mood, brain fog, and other less-recognized symptoms
• Practical strategies for feeling better during the menopause transition

Kathryne Sanserino, MD, FACOG, MSCP, is a board-certified gynecologist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She is a recognized expert in the management of hormones in the setting of cancer and in non-hormonal treatment options for menopausal symptoms and sexual dysfunction. She developed and directs the Stanford Gynecology Cancer Survivorship and High-Risk Program.