The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause

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Shredding the Silence on Menopause Don’t miss this special screening of The (M) Factor documentary film followed by an engaging panel discussion being led by Heidi Stevens featuring four local experts in the areas of gynecology, sexual wellness and menopause care. A silent epidemic affects millions of American women, resulting in billions in lost wages, upended careers, family disruptions, and emotional chaos. “The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause” confronts the neglected menopause crisis, challenging societal and medical shortcomings, and advocating for a revolutionary approach to women’s health in America where she’s prepared for midlife. Film Run Time: 57 minutes Meet the Panel: Heidi Stevens is the Director of External Affairs at the University of Chicago’s TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health, a research institute that works to optimize brain development for all children. Prior to joining University of Chicago, Heidi worked at the Chicago Tribune for 23 years as a writer and editor. She maintains a weekly nationally syndicated column and serves as a Fellowship Coach with The OpEd Project, which works to elevate underrepresented expert voices. She also serves on the Board of Directors for FAN, a North Shore speaker series. Dr. Mary Faith Terkildsen is a board-certified OB/GYN and AASECT-certified sex counselor at Beyond Gyne Health in Gurnee, Illinois. She is passionate about helping women feel their best at every stage of life, with a special focus on sexual wellness and menopause care. She earned both her undergraduate degree in psychology and neuroscience and her medical degree from Tulane University, then completed her OB/GYN residency at Northwestern University’s Prentice Women’s Hospital, where she served as administrative chief resident. Dr. Terkildsen is active in national organizations dedicated to women’s sexual health and serves as a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH),…

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