Midlife Women's Health

"Reducing Your Risk of Ovarian, Uterine and Cervical Cancer" Amy J. Bregar, MD, a gynecologic oncologist with the Center for Gynecologic Oncology, discusses current recommendations for cancer screening and prevention for women as they age.

"Habits for a Healthy Heart" Malissa J. Wood, MD, co-director of the Corrigan Women's Heart Health Program in the Heart Center, discusses practical habits for women to maintain their heart health.

"Enhancing Skin Health as the Clock Ticks" Sandy Tsao, MD, a dermatologist in the Laser & Cosmetic Center within the Department of Dermatology, discusses strategies for maintaining healthy skin as we age.

"Mind-Body Approaches to Managing Midlife Stress" Laura Malloy, LICSW, program leader for the Mind-Body Program for Successful Aging at the Benson-Henry Institute, discusses the importance of stress management and demonstrates techniques.

"The Vagina Dialogues: Vulvovaginal Health after Menopause" Caroline Mitchell, MD, MPH, director of the Vulvovaginal Disorders program, discusses vaginal and genitourinary health for women after menopause and reviews common treatments for vaginal discomfort.

"Mindfulness at Midlife" John W. Denninger, MD, PhD, director of research at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine, discusses the importance of managing stress and presents mindfulness techniques that can be used to reduce stress.

"Building Better Bones" Joy N. Tsai, MD, associate director of the Bone Density Center at Mass General, discusses the importance of bone health for women as they age and reviews treatment options for women who need to build back bone density.

"Evaluation & Treatment of Pelvic Floor Disorders" Emily Von Bargen, DO, a urogynecology specialist in the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery program discusses the risk factors for pelvic floor disorders and the issues they can bring.

"A Gastroenterology Update for Midlife Women" Kyle Staller, MD, MPH, an internist in the Center for Neurointestinal Health, discusses common gastrointestinal issues faced by women, including heartburn, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and incontinence.

"Cancer Screening in Women Age 50 and Beyond" Kate Johnston MD, MA, MSc, FACP, an internist at the Mass General Women’s Health Associates, discusses the importance and implications of cancer screenings for women as they age.

"The Mind Body Approach to Midlife" Eva Selhub, MD, former Medical Director of the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Mass General, discusses the importance of understanding stress and its impact on the body.