Perimenopause: The Science of Feeling Like Yourself Again

Perimenopause: it’s not a crisis—it’s a transition, and one that definitely deserves better PR. Join Dr. Erin Kunkel for a fun, science-backed (but refreshingly un-stuffy) look at the years leading up to menopause and beyond, decoding everything from hormone fluctuations and brain fog to sleep sabotage and wild mood swings. We’ll separate myth from reality, talk candidly about what’s actually happening in the body, and explore practical, evidence-based ways to feel like yourself again—maybe even better. Perfect for all ages--whether you're looking to understand what's coming or trying to understand what just happened and how to pick up the pieces--this talk will give you actionable strategies to start finding your way forward.

Bio: Erin Kunkel, MD is a board-certified OBGYN and menopause specialist at Direct Doctors in East Greenwich, RI. She received her MD from Brown University and completed a residency in OBGYN at Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She then returned to RI and spent 7.5 years practicing as a board-certified general OBGYN. Throughout her time in that practice, she fell in love with working with women in midlife, supporting them through the unique challenges posed by the late reproductive years, perimenopause, and through to postmenopause. To better support these women, she completed a professional training certification in Women’s Integrative and Functional Medicine, became a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), and attained board certification in Obesity Medicine (DABOM). Her areas of expertise include general gynecology, PCOS, abnormal uterine bleeding, sexual health, perimenopause and menopause, and weight management.

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