Laurie Birkholz, MD (@laurie_birkholz) 's Twitter Profile
Laurie Birkholz, MD

@laurie_birkholz

Women’s Health MD ~ Sexual Health & Menopausal Medicine Expert ~ Wife and Mom of two girls ~ Peloton obsessed

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I hope you’ll join me at 10:30 EST for a Twitter chat on #menopause and existing barriers to effective symptom identification and management! Follow the conversation at #EQUELLETwitterChat #NAMS2021 #NAMS2021menopause

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Equally thrilled to be here today with Dr. Wider discussing one of (if not) the most important issues for midlife women - #Menopause ! #NAMS2021menopause #equelletwitterchat

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I'll jump in Dr. Wider! As a fellowship trained Women's Health provider #menopause is always on my radar. Often my patients are seeking out someone who can help this navigate this difficult transition and are looking to us to help sort through the messages #equelletwitterchat

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a recent survey found that women consider their HCP as the most important source of information regarding #menopause. #NAMS2021menopause #equelletwitterchat

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Data is always important. Always starting with "first do no harm". If I can ensure safety it's a great start. Even better when I have data to support efficacy. #NAMS2021menopause #equelletwitterchat

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Patients often report that their HCP's downplay the role of supplements or non-prescription options. I wonder if it's because of a lack of knowledge on efficacy/safety? #equelletwitterchat

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A3: Great ? Dr. Wider! I think it varies but def would say sexual relationships, family relationships and often even work relationships. #menopause has far reaching effects on a woman's QOL! #EQUELLETwitterChat #NAMS2021menopause

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I have heard women describe fear of losing their marriages, friendships and even their jobs due to #menopause symptoms. We as HCPs MUST do better. #NAMS2021menopause #equelletwitterchat

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In my practice I fully engage my patients in "shared decision making. We review ALL options for treatment. My goal is to empower my patients with the knowledge to make the best decisions for themselves! #NAMS2021menopause #equelletwitterchat

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A4: In my practice I fully engage my patients in "shared decision making. We review ALL options for treatment. My goal is to empower my patients with the knowledge to make the best decisions for themselves! #NAMS2021menopause #equelletwitterchat #equelletwitterchat

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Our patients are receiving many, often contradicting, #menopause "messages". They are looking to us to help them sort through it all. #NAMS2021menopause #equelletwitterchat

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Our goal should be to help our patient feel empowered to tackle #menopause with confidence! #equelletwitterchat #NAMS2021menopause

Laurie Birkholz, MD (@laurie_birkholz) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our patients will spend nearly half their life in #menopause. Many will suffer with symptoms for 10 years or more. They deserve better from us. I hope we can continue this conversation!! #NAMS2021menopause #equelletwitterchat

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1 in 3 HCP's describe their conversations about menopause with their patients as "neutral" at best. Let's commit to changing this narrative to "empowering" conversations. #NAMS2021menopause #equelletwitterchat

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Please join me in EMPOWERING our patients with the knowledge necessary to live their best lives in mid-life and beyond! #NAMS2021menopause #equelletwitterchat

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I’m happy to have participated in this upcoming HCP roundtable sponsored by Equelle® in honor of #WorldMenopauseDay. Join me along with a panel of women’s health experts TODAY at 4PM EST for a discussion about menopause communication gaps: app.sermo.com