Menopause & You

Main Line Health's Menopause & You program provides valuable information on the physical and emotional aspects women face during menopause. Under the medical supervision of menopause specialist Beverly Vaughn, M.D., this Web-based program offers a series of informative articles on the typical and unique symptoms associated with this phase of a woman's life. As well, our clinical nurse counselor is available to answer your menopause questions online or by calling 1-888-876-8764.  

More About Menopause & You

Managing Menopausal Symptoms with Breast Cancer

Women with breast cancer or who have a history of breast cancer, face unique challenges during perimenopause and menopause. They must seek options other than the traditional hormonal therapies for the symptoms related to diminishing estrogen. In his article, Sean McConnell, MD, Riddle Memorial Hospital Obstetrician/Gynecologist, discusses the various treatment options that are available. Get the facts!

Question of the Month

I'm embarrassed by constant urges to urinate. The first thing I do when I'm out  is to check out where the bathroom is located. Is there any help available for me?

Many women are plagued with urinary leakage. Therapeutic options include medication, pelvic floor exercises, biofeedback and surgery. Bryn Mawr Hospital Ob/Gyn  M. Gaafar El-Mallah provides an excellent review of the current state of the art treatments for surgical management. Read on…

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View all of our previous Menopause and You newsletters, covering a wide variety of menopause topics. View Archive 

Submit Your Questions About Menopause

Have a question about menopause? Access our online form to submit your question in confidence to Menopause and You. Our health care professionals will respond to you personally either by email or phone with medically sound answers or advice. Ask Your Question Now 

Meet Our Medical Coordinator

Beverly M. Vaughn, M.D., is a specialist in gynecology with more than 20 years' experience. Dr. Vaughn earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine , and completed her internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. She also served as an Associate General Surgeon in the U.S. Public Health Service from 1978-1982. Learn More About Dr. Vaughn 

Main Line Health Alternative Therapy Programs

Getting through this phase of life means making changes in your diet, exercise regimen and lifestyle. The hospitals of Main Line Health offer a number of alternative health programs that can help, including yoga, tai-chi, massage and more. Check Out Our Programs 

Physician Presentations/Event Q&A

Menopause and You events provide plenty of chances to interact with and learn from Main Line Health's top women's health professionals. View materials and information from some of our recent events including physician Q & A transcripts, notes, recaps and presentations. Get Info 

Links to Other Menopause Resources

Contact information and Web links of organizations that provide menopause health information and services. View Links 

In the News

Update on Vitamin D

It seems like we've been listening to what we've been told—stay out of the sun! Now, in some instances there have been repercussions to women lacking Vitamin D. Learn about the importance Vitamin D plays in the keeping you healthy from Beverly Vaughn, M.D., Medical Coordinator for our program. Learn More