Meet the Experts- The Menopause Monologues creates a rare bridge between art and evidence-based medicine.

At the end of every performance, we pull back the curtain on the science of menopause. We are proud to partner with these world-class experts who have joined us on stage to provide clear information based on decades of experience and science-based medicine.

The Menopause & Longevity Specialists

  • Rajita Patil, MD, MSCP | drrajitapatil.com Director of the UCLA Comprehensive Menopause Program, Dr. Patil is a board-certified OBGYN dedicated to personalized, evidence-based care that addresses the whole person—hormonal, physical, and psychological.

  • Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, FACOG | askdrsuzanne.com An integrative OBGYN and author of Menopause Bootcamp, Dr. Gilberg-Lenz blends modern medicine with holistic practices to empower women to thrive through the "Change."

  • Risa Kagan, MD, FACOG, MSCP | profiles.ucsf.edu A Clinical Professor at UCSF and world-renowned expert in bone health and hormone therapy, Dr. Kagan is a leading voice in menopause research and international advocacy.

  • Kathleen Jordan, MD | joinmidi.com Chief Medical Officer at Midi Health, Dr. Jordan is an internal medicine specialist pioneering accessible, specialized telehealth care for women in midlife.

  • Rebecca Brightman, MD | rebeccabrightmanmd.com Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai, Dr. Brightman is a NAMS-certified practitioner frequently featured as a media expert on perimenopause and women’s health.

The Surgical & Hormonal Experts

  • Cheruba Prabakar, MD | lamorindagyn.com Founder of Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery, "The Fibroid Doc" specializes in robotic surgery and longitudinal menopause care from menarche to post-menopause.

  • Lee Christianson, MD | lamorindagyn.com A specialist in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Christianson focuses on complex pelvic pain and evidence-based menopause management.

  • Sharon Winer, MD, MPH, MSCP | keck.usc.edu Professor at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Dr. Winer is a veteran expert in reproductive endocrinology, specializing in hormone therapy and bone density.

  • Erin Duralde, MD, MPH, MSCP | onemedical.com An internal medicine physician at One Medical, Dr. Duralde focuses on bridging primary care with advanced menopausal and sexual health.

Sexual Wellness & Pelvic Health Advocates

  • Ashley Winter, MD | rachelrubinmd.com/drwinter A board-certified urologist and vocal advocate for vaginal estrogen, Dr. Winter specializes in treating Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and sexual dysfunction.

  • Heather Jeffcoat, DPT | fusionwellnesspt.com Founder of Femina Physical Therapy and author of Sex Without Pain, Dr. Jeffcoat is an expert in pelvic floor dysfunction and intimacy after menopause.

  • Sadaf Lodhi, DO, MSCP, IF | femmeviehealth.com Founder of Femme Vie Health and host of the Muslim Sex Podcast, Dr. Lodhi is a sexual health specialist and intimacy coach for women globally.

  • Lisa Valle, DO | oasiswomenssexualfunctioncenter.org Founder of Oasis Women’s Sexual Function Center, Dr. Valle uses integrative gynecology to address sexual dysfunction with a holistic approach.

  • Maria Sophocles, MD, FACOG | mariasophoclesmd.com An internationally recognized gynecologist and advocate for gender equity, Dr. Sophocles specializes in bespoke virtual menopause and sexual health care.

Breast Health & Cancer Survivorship

  • Amanda Woodworth, MD, FACS | keck.usc.edu Director of Breast Health at Keck Medicine of USC, Dr. Woodworth is a leading breast cancer surgeon specializing in high-risk care and oncoplastic surgery.

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Expert Directory (alphabetical)

  • Rebecca Brightman, MD

    • Website: rebeccabrightmanmd.com

    • Bio: An Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai, Dr. Brightman is a board-certified OBGYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She specializes in perimenopause and menopause management and is a frequent media expert on women’s health.

  • Lee Christianson, MD

    • Website: lamorindagyn.com

    • Bio: A specialist in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery, Dr. Christianson focuses on complex conditions like endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, bringing advanced surgical expertise to midlife health.

  • Erin Duralde, MD, MPH, MSCP

    • Website: onemedical.com

    • Bio: An internal medicine physician at One Medical and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Dr. Duralde focuses on bridging primary care with evidence-based menopause management and sexual health.

  • Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, FACOG

    • Website: askdrsuzanne.com

    • Bio: An integrative OBGYN and author of Menopause Bootcamp, Dr. Gilberg-Lenz blends conventional medicine with holistic practices to empower women to flourish as they age.

  • Heather Jeffcoat, DPT

    • Website: feminapt.com

    • Bio: Founder of Femina Physical Therapy and author of Sex Without Pain, Dr. Jeffcoat is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction and treating menopause-related sexual and pelvic pain.

  • Kathleen Jordan, MD

    • Website: joinmidi.com

    • Bio: As the Chief Medical Officer at Midi Health, Dr. Jordan is an internal medicine physician and Menopause Society Certified Provider who is a pioneer in expanding access to specialized midlife telehealth care.

  • Risa Kagan, MD, FACOG, CCD, MSCP

    • Website: profiles.ucsf.edu

    • Bio: A Clinical Professor at UCSF, Dr. Kagan is a globally recognized expert in menopause, bone health, and female sexual health. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and serves on the board of the International Menopause Society.

  • Sadaf Lodhi, DO, MSCP, IF

    • Website: femmeviehealth.com

    • Bio: Known for her Muslim Sex Podcast, Dr. Lodhi is an OBGYN and sexual health specialist. She founded Femme Vie Health to provide concierge gynecology and intimacy coaching, focusing on empowerment through education.

  • Rajita Patil, MD, MSCP

    • Website: drrajitapatil.com

    • Bio: The Founder and Director of the UCLA Comprehensive Menopause Program, Dr. Patil is a board-certified OBGYN and leading advocate for evidence-based, whole-person menopause care.

  • Cheruba Prabakar, MD

    • Website: lamorindagyn.com

    • Bio: A board-certified OBGYN and founder of Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery, "The Fibroid Doc" specializes in robotic surgery and personalized menopause care from menarche to post-menopause.

  • Maria Sophocles, MD, FACOG, IF, NCMP

    • Website: mariasophoclesmd.com

    • Bio: Founder of Women’s Healthcare of Princeton, Dr. Sophocles is an internationally recognized gynecologist and advocate for gender equity. She specializes in bespoke virtual menopause and sexual health care.

  • Lisa Valle, DO

    • Website: oasiswomenssexualfunctioncenter.org

    • Bio: Dr. Valle is the founder of Oasis Women’s Sexual Function Center. She utilizes an integrative approach to female sexual dysfunction, combining traditional Western medicine with holistic treatments.

  • Sharon Winer, MD, MPH, MSCP

    • Website: keck.usc.edu

    • Bio: A Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Dr. Winer is a veteran expert in reproductive endocrinology, hormone therapy, and bone density.

  • Ashley Winter, MD

    • Website: rachelrubinmd.com/drwinter

    • Bio: A board-certified urologist and fellowship-trained sexual medicine specialist, Dr. Winter is a leading voice in treating Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and advocating for sexual health literacy.

  • Amanda Woodworth, MD, FACS, CPE

    • Website: keck.usc.edu

    • Bio: A board-certified breast cancer surgeon and Director of Breast Health at Keck Medicine of USC, Dr. Woodworth specializes in high-risk breast care, genetic testing, and oncoplastic surgery.