Video: Navigating Menopause with Expert Insights from an OB/GYN

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Video: Navigating Menopause with Expert Insights from an OB/GYN

Understanding Your Health: Educational Videos

Stylized icon of a person with arms raised, symbolizing vitality and well-being. A medical cross and a heart with a heartbeat line are connected to the figure, representing health and proactive care.Understanding Your Health is a free educational video series from Monadnock Community Hospital designed to inform, support, and empower our community. Each session features trusted healthcare professionals sharing expert insights on topics that matter most to your health and well-being. Whether you’re looking to learn something new or take proactive steps toward a healthier lifestyle, you’re in the right place.

Watch the Full Seminar with Dr. Johnsen

Menopause is a natural part of life—but how we experience it can vary dramatically. In this engaging and informative seminar, OB/GYN Elizabeth Johnson, MD, offers clarity and compassion as she explores the physical, emotional, and societal dimensions of menopause.

Dr. Johnson walks viewers through what to expect during perimenopause and postmenopause, how hormones affect everything from sleep to sex drive, and what options are available for symptom relief. She also discusses cultural attitudes around aging, why menopause isn’t just “one size fits all,” and how patients can advocate for themselves in a healthcare system that hasn’t always prioritized women’s health.

Whether you’re in the middle of this transition, just beginning to notice changes, or supporting someone you love, this talk will leave you feeling informed and empowered.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The biological stages of menopause and how to recognize them

  • The impact of estrogen loss on mood, sleep, and vaginal health

  • Non-hormonal and hormonal treatment options for symptom relief

  • How menopause is viewed in different cultures

  • What to expect at the doctor’s office—and how to ask for what you need

Key Takeaways:

  • Menopause is a normal, individualized experience—not a medical problem

  • You are not alone, and you deserve care that listens and responds

  • There are multiple treatment paths available—relief is possible

  • Being informed can help you make confident choices about your health

Watch now to explore strategies for better sleep, mood stability, hot flash relief, and overall well-being through menopause and beyond.


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At Monadnock Community Hospital, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of our community. This seminar is just one way we strive to elevate the health of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care.

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Why Choose MCH Birthing Suite & Monadnock OBGYN?

Designed with your comfort and safety in mind, The Birthing Suite at Monadnock Community Hospital offers a warm, private setting where you can welcome your baby with confidence. Our dedicated team provides expert medical care in a calming environment, supporting you with personalized options like water immersion, nitrous oxide, and family-centered postpartum care.

Monadnock OB/GYN

At Monadnock OB/GYN, our team of experienced providers offers compassionate, individualized care for every phase of your reproductive health—from your first visit as a teen to family planning, pregnancy, and navigating menopause. We’re here to support your journey with respect, expertise, and a personal touch.

Monadnock Birthing Suite

452 Old Street Rd
Peterborough, NH 03458

Phone: 603-924-7191 x4170

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