Ob/Gyn Time Cleveland Clinic Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Institute

Sobia Khan, MD is a Menopause Certified Practitioner (NCMP) and a Certified Functional Medicine Specialist (IFMCP) practicing at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Khan joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to discuss functional medicine and its role in alleviating menopause symptoms, as well as other ways functional medicine can impact your life.

Sarah Hershman, MD joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to discuss non-hormonal treatment of menopausal symptoms. She explains why hormone therapy isn’t always an option, and the relief methods she recommends trying before starting medication. Dr. Hershman talks about diet and lifestyle changes, herbal supplements and other interventions that can be used to provide relief of menopausal symptoms.

Salena Zanotti, MD joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to cover everything you’ve wanted to know about sex and menopause. Dr. Zanotti explains how menopause can lead to pain with sex, low libido and more. She also shares what interventions and resources are available to patients going through menopause and beyond.

Hormone therapy is an FDA-approved treatment used to relieve the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause. Pelin Batur, MD joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to discuss all things hormone therapy. Dr. Batur explains the different formulations available, the risks and benefits of hormone therapy and the symptoms of menopause that hormone therapy is designed to treat.

Perimenopause is when the body starts transitioning to menopause. Catherine Caponero, DO joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to cover all things perimenopause, also known as the menopausal transition. Dr. Caponero explains the hormone fluctuations and symptoms that occur during perimenopause, how long this transition period lasts and when to consider seeking medical care for your symptoms.

Elliot Richards, MD is the director of reproductive endocrinology and infertility research at Cleveland Clinic. He joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to cover all things in vitro fertilization (IVF) and fertility preservation. Dr. Richards explains why a couple might turn to IVF to conceive, the average success rate of IVF and what patients can expect as they go through an IVF cycle. He discusses potential side effects from medications, risks associated with IVF and ways couples can increase s...