“The Paradoxes of Perimenopause: Surviving and Thriving” Workshop

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  • Richmond, BC – Richmond Public Library is pleased to offer “The Paradoxes of Perimenopause: Surviving and Thriving” workshop presented by Dr. Jerilynn Prior. The program takes place on Monday April 18, 2016 from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Community Place Room located on the 2nd floor at the Brighouse branch.  This workshop is part of the Women’s Health Series.

    Many women find symptoms of perimenopause such as heavy flow, night sweat, sleep disturbances, decreases in sexual interest and energy challenging.  In this talk, Dr. Jerilynn Prior will discuss the changes of perimenopause, how to understand them, what we can do to better cope and in the end survive “estrogen’s storm season.”

    Presenter, Dr. Jerilynn C. Prior BA, MD, FRCPC, ABIM, ABEM is a Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at UBC.  She is the founder (2002) and Scientific Director of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR) and also author of the award-winning book Estrogen’s Storm Season: Stories of Perimenopause.  Autographed copies of her book will be available ($20) with proceeds going to CeMCOR.

    To register for this free workshop, come in to any Richmond Public Library Branch, call the library at (604) 231-6413 or register online using the library’s Event Calendar.

    About Richmond Public Library

    Richmond Public Library (RPL) has been proudly serving the Richmond, BC community since 1976. With four branches open 7 days a week to serve you plus a wealth of information available 24/7 at yourlibrary.ca, we take you beyond the Google search to help you find the content you need wherever you are – in the library, on your mobile, at home or on the go.

    Did you know? RPL is a registered charity and relies on public donations to enhance the services and materials we offer to the community. No donation is too small! Find out more about how you can make a difference.

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