DocTalk - Episode 4: Early Menstruation, Millenopause, and Geriatric Pregnancy

DocTalk - Episode 4: Early Menstruation, Millenopause, and Geriatric Pregnancy

The DocTalk series, where we discuss current events in the industry and what they might mean for you. From news articles, research studies, pop culture, and everything in between, we’re going to break it all down and sift through the noise with the help of our expert, Dr. Janet Choi, Progyny’s Chief Medical Officer.  

A new study was published recently that’s raising questions and concerns -- girls are getting their first periods sooner than previous generations. Hear what Dr. Choi and Lissa Kline have to say about these findings.  

Later, they talk about a different generation of women; Millennials. Millenials are beginning to reach the age of perimenopause, or as the internet has named it, Millenopause. As this age group enters the “geriatric age” for pregnancy, Dr. Choi and Lissa discuss how to navigate a mature pregnancy, as it’s becoming the new norm across the U.S.

Experts:  

Dr. Janet Choi, Chief Medical Officer, Progyny

Lissa Kline, LCSW, Progyny

For more information, visit Progyny’s Education page. This show does not constitute medical advice.

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Resources:

Early Menstruation:
NPR: Girls are getting their first periods earlier. Here's what parents should know: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-he...

NYT: Girls of Color Are Getting Their Periods Earlier. No One Quite Knows Why: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/30/we...

PBS: New study details potential long-term health risks as American girls reach puberty earlier: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new...

Millenopause:
Oprahdaily: Word of the week - Millenopause: https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/healt...

Geriatric pregnancies
Fortune: What are the risks of having a baby after 35? An expert explains the reality of advanced maternal age: https://fortune.com/well/article/adva...

Axios: 1 big thing: How motherhood is changing: https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axi...