Paradoxes of Perimenopause: A Radical Invitation to Embrace the Balance, Beauty and Creativity of Mid-life
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Estrogen Errors Book Launch
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Come and help us celebrate the launch of a new book by Dr Jerilynn Prior, MD, FRCPC, ABIEM, ABEM Endocrinologist
Where:
The Cordula and Gunter Paetzold Health Education Centre
Vancouver General Hospital
889 W 12th Ave
Vancouver, British Columbia
Light refreshments -- Books available for purchase and signing
Please register online for this free event at: http://estrogenerrors.eventbrite.com/
Meet the Estrogen Errors Authors
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Join The Estrogen Errors authors, Dr Jerilynn Prior and Susan Baxter PHD, for a revealing discussion on medicine’s infatuation with estrogen and the impact on women’s health. For women trying to sort through the conflicting advice on hormone therapy this book sets the record straight and provides practical advice on what to do, and how the forgotten hormone--progesterone--can be the key to dealing with this midlife transition.
Where:
Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Rooms, Lower Level
Central Library, 350 West Georgia St.
Admission is free. Seating is limited.
For more information about this event, contact: CeMCOR 604-875-5927
Moving Beyond the Estrogen Myth to Understand Perimenopause, Calgary AB
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Moving Beyond the Estrogen Myth to Understand Perimenopause
Confused about perimenopause? Wondering about bio-identical hormones? Looking for accurate information on how to safely and effectively manage hot flashes, heavy flow, sore breast, PMS, weight gain and sleeplessness? Dr. Jerilynn Prior, MD, UBC endocrinologist and author of Estrogen's Storm Season and The Estrogen Errors: Why Progesterone is Better for Women's Health will share her research and answer your questions. Drawing on 40 years of clinical practice specializing in women's reproductive health and her work as Scientific Director of Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research, Dr. Prior will give us the straight goods on what the science actually tells us about perimenopause versus what your doctor may think and believe.
Date: Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Place: Cardel Theatre, 180 Quarry Park Blvd. SE, Calgary (Free Parking)
Time: 1:30 to 4:00 PM
Tickets: $25 each or 2 for $45, sliding scale for those in need
Please bring non perishable item for food bank donation.
Challenging the Estrogen Myth: Speaking Truth to Power
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Challenging the Estrogen Myth: Speaking Truth to Power
You are invited to a special talk with UBC professor and endocrinologist Dr Jerilynn Prior. Recipient of UBC's Distinguished Medical Research Lecturer Award, Dr. Prior is internationally renowned as an innovative researcher, pioneer in women's health care and social activist. Drawing from research, her clinical experience as a medical doctor, and her own difficult midlife transition, Dr Prior has challenged many of medical science's beliefs about women's bodies. In this lively discussion Dr Prior shares her insights and experience as a woman scientist, as well as giving women - of any age - the information they need to know about taking care of their own health.
Sponsored by the University Women's Club of Vancouver, the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research, and the University of British Columbia
Date:Thursday April 29, 7:00pm
Location: Hycroft Manor, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver. MAP
Cost: FREE! But space is limited, so please be sure to register.
To register: e-mail office@uwcvancouver.ca or call 604-731-4661
