October was Menopause Awareness Month, but we have more programs scheduled in November and December. Resources are always available.
Come hear a menopause specialist, Dr Mary Farhi, MD discuss facts and expel myths about perimenopause and menopause on Tuesday, November 18th at 6pm. She will explain the hormonal changes and symptoms happening in our bodies during this transition. She will discuss common symptoms and concerns and treatment options to manage these symptoms (both nonhormonal and hormonal). She will discuss how to create optimal health and wellness in order to live a vibrant life in the postmenopausal years. This is a virtual program presented in English with Spanish translation. Este es un programa virtual presentado en inglés con traducción al español.
On Tuesday, December 9th at 6pm, Professor Pauline Maki from the University of Illinois Chicago will draw on her 30-year career in the field of menopause to provide general information about perimenopause and what medical research and societies recommend for optimizing health and wellbeing at this time in your life. Please register to receive the zoom link.
Sulzer Regional Library is planning a series of programs in 2026 that will focus on different aspects of menopause. Check back here for more details as those programs are confirmed.
Read more about menopause in MEDLINE. The International Menopause Society also provides information about menopause including fact sheets, vocabulary, and videos and podcasts. Find more materials in the Menopause Society's patient education section.
Also, please check out this selection of books recommended by the library's Adult Selection Team.