Karen Lee, ARNP
OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner
Certified Menopause Practitioner
What matters to you about Menopause? What is peri-menopause and how do you know if you are really there? Can a saliva test tell me when I will go through menopause? Do I really need a Mammogram? Doesn't a Pap test test for all female cancers? Are all hormones dangerous? What is bio-identical and why should I care? If it's natural it can't hurt me, can it?
"Speaking of Menopause" is a comprehensive interactive educational program for women in their second forty years. It contains a wealth of information regarding physical and emotional health issues women face at this transition in their lives. Its DVD is accompanied by a workbook which you personalize to help you take control of your healthcare and to communicate more effectively with your healthcare provider-especially about sensitive issues. Check out some of the links to get a quick course on Self Breast Exam, types of Hormone Therapy and so much more! You can use the following links to find your way around or you can look below for more detailed descriptions.
I am a Nurse Practitioner with a simple philosophy of healthcare...we are a team, patient and practitioner. I learn the most about a patient while we are sitting together in my cozy office discussing all aspects of a woman's health... physical, emotional, spiritual.You will meet some of my real patients as you browse this site! Please click on "Meet Karen" to get to know me better. Learn about PAP Tests, Breast Self Exams and more by selecting "Your Plan." Don't forget to sign the "Guest Book" This site has helpful information for women so please share this with any woman you care about who is in her "Second Forty Years".
"Speaking of Menopause"
Browse through "Speaking of Menopause". In this area you will learn about my Menopause education program and have access to some of the valuable information the program provides. You will gather knowledge about what an annual exam consists of. Learn more about Self Breast Exam and actually see what breast tissue looks like, what a PAP Test is, and is not! Plus much more.
This page contains a few of the book's topics and graphics of anatomy as well as the table of contents.
This page has three excerpts from the 2 hour DVD, including an ultrasound exam!
Meet my sister Dottie to see why I am so passionate about women's health in our 'Second Forty Years'
I'm glad you stopped in at Menopause Matters where the office is always open and no appointment is required. Please read my greeting and find out more about my reasons for creating this web site by going to the Meet Karen Lee, A.R.N.P. page.
Fill out your Personal Medical History Form because this is the basis for any good healthcare relationship. It is a valuable resource you should update at least annually and review with your healthcare provider.
Take a moment to sign our Guest Book. We want to be able to let you know about new features here at Menopause Matters.
Natural...Synthetic...Bio-identical...What does it all mean?
In my 30 years of practice, there are recurring themes in women's questions. Here are just 9 of them and you may hear yourself among them!
OK, what's your excuse for not doing SBE? Sure, they feel lumpy! Go to this page to SEE why!
Learn what Dr. George Papinicolou did for us in the 1940's! See what this life-saving test really does and what the lab looks for under the microscope.
You will be amazed at how many deaths and disabilities relating to heart disease, breast cancer and osteoporosis are preventable! Info we all can appreciate and feel encouraged about!
How do you know if you are Peri-menopausal? Look here!
Karen's book and DVD offer a comprehensive education for women in their second forty years and is expecially great for women who are not 'on-line', but have a DVD! Makes a great gift for a woman you love.
"When I am an old women I shall wear purple."Copyright ©1995-2004 Karen Lee, A.R.N.P.,
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Certified Menopause Practitioner
