The Whiny GYNie

04/22/2026

On April 27th, I will join leaders in menopause and women’s health in the inaugural Statehouse Advocacy Day in Albany, NY. Timed with NY State Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal’s press conference on four menopause bills, Women’s Health Advocates, led by Liz Powell, Esq., MPH, is convening a Statehouse briefing, “Overlooked and Underserved: Women’s Health and the Impact of Hormones Over a Lifetime.”

Join us for a day of advocacy and learn how changes in policy are impacting the health of women.

• Since the start of 2025, more than 26 states have introduced bipartisan menopause legislation
• Approximately 10M women live in NYS making up 51.2% of the population
• More than 5.5M are over the age of 35, the population that will experience perimenopause and menopause
* In NY specifically, 10 bills have been introduced, 4 of them by Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal

04/21/2026

Lock him up and throw away the key.

Todd already faces similar charges in Middlesex County. The case against Todd is believed to be the largest case of its kind in Massachusetts history.

04/17/2026

Join the movement in Albany on 4/27/26 for women’s health equity - every voice matters. registration link in bio

04/16/2026

I enjoy being a girl…

04/15/2026

Join me in Albany on 4/27!

Last year we saw perimenopause and menopause legislation introduced across the country. This year many bills are coming to the floor.

Since the start of 2025, more than 25 states have introduced menopause legislation. These bills have been introduced in red and blue states alike and address: insurance coverage, workplace protections, clinician education and patient awareness/education. Here is a full listing.

For Women’s Health Advocates (WHA) this is a movement. Led by Founder Liz Powell, WHA is kicking off its inaugural statehouse event around hormonal health on April 27th in Albany, New York. We are starting in New York but our support for menopause policy change and advocacy is nationwide.

The foremost menopause thought leaders including Tamsen Fadal, Claire Gill of The Menopause Foundation, Lisa McDonald of The ‘Pause Life, and Donna Klassen of Let’s Talk Menopause will convene for a day of policy advocacy to advance the health of mid-life women. They will participate in Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal's 12pm press conference at which she will be discussing details of her four menopause bills.

Following the press conference, WHA is hosting a midlife women’s health panel featuring Dr. Corinne Menn, lawyer and advocate Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, CEO of Elektra Health Jannine Versi, and followed by constituent meetings with legislators and their staff.

Our focus: how hormonal decline impacts women's longevity and healthspan, the economic consequences for our workforce and healthcare system, and the legislative solutions that can change both. Menopause reform is both a health imperative and a sound economic investment. Join us in advocating for a healthier future for the women of New York!

04/15/2026

Join us in my home state of NY on April 27th!

04/11/2026

So great to see Mary Claire Haver, MD, author The New Menopause tonight in Cambridge, MA. Thanks for the shout out &, thanks for all the great information!

04/10/2026

Total Knee Replacement Post Op Day 11. (TKR POD 11). I worked hard yesterday so I feel some pain today. A TENS unit can supply stimulation to the area around my new knee. It’s a great distraction from the pain. I’ve used the TENS unit on my back for years. I’m so glad I had this tool available to me today. Before trying this treatment, please consult your provider. My PT gave me the ok to try it.

04/09/2026

Total Knee Replacement Post Op Day 10 (TKR POD 10). I took a walk outside with my physical therapist. It’s very unusual to be walking unaided this early. While I can do it, we decided that I’ll use a cane for a little while longer.

04/07/2026

4/7/26 total knee replacement post op day 8. The waterproof dressing has been removed leaving steri strips covering the incision. My surgical team prefers glue over staples. That’s apparently very common in my area. The steri strips will fall off on their own. Any that don’t fall off will be removed by my surgeon at my follow up appointment. Bruising is significant for me in comparison to my first TKR. The swelling isn’t too bad. Compression has helped.