Periods, sex, fertility, hormones, menopause: ask our panel of doctors the questions you’ve been Googling at 2 a.m.About this Event
Join us at Manny’s for a candid, judgment-free conversation with Dr. Jasmine Pedroso, MD, MPH, FACOG, Dr. Joy Brotherton, MD, FACOG, MSCP and Dr. Karen Hodges, DPT, CFMT, CLT about the questions people are often too embarrassed, confused, or frustrated to ask.
We’ll talk about what’s actually “normal,” how fertility changes with age, America’s fertility crisis, reproductive-health myths, and symptoms that deserve a closer look - including PMDD, endometriosis, PCOS, pelvic-floor dysfunction, and chronic pelvic pain.
Then we’re turning the conversation over to you.
Ask the Experts Anything
For the second half of the event, submit your questions anonymously and get straightforward answers from our panel. No question is too basic, personal, or awkward.
Come with the question you’ve been Googling at 2 a.m.
Topics may include:
- Periods, PMDD, PCOS, and endometriosis
- Fertility, fertility testing, and egg freezing
- Birth control and hormones
- Sex, libido, and pelvic pain
- Pelvic-floor health, incontinence, and prolapse
- Perimenopause and menopause
- Navigating the healthcare system and advocating for yourself
Meet the Panel
Dr. Jasmine Pedroso, MD, MPH, FACOG
OB-GYN • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon • Fertility & Menopause Specialist
Dr. Jasmine Pedroso is an OB-GYN and nationally recognized specialist in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. She currently serves as National Gynecology Lead at Kindbody in San Francisco and is certified in fertility gynecology and menopause care.
Her work focuses on fertility-preserving and minimally invasive approaches to endometriosis, fibroids, chronic pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. She is also deeply involved in women’s health advocacy and expanding access to gynecologic care, including international work with underserved communities and survivors of female genital mutilation/cutting.
Dr. Joy Brotherton, MD
OB-GYN • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon • Fertility Specialist
Dr. Joy Brotherton is a board-certified OB-GYN specializing in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, fertility care, and endometriosis. She currently practices at Marin Fertility Center, Sutter Health in San Francisco, and the Northern California VA.
Previously, she spent more than a decade as Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and Chief of Gynecological Surgical Services at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where she established its MIGS program and received multiple teaching awards. Her current work has a strong focus on holistic fertility care and proactive reproductive options, including egg freezing.
Dr. Karen Hodges, DPT, CFMT, CLT
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Dr. Karen Hodges is a Bay Area native and graduate of the UCSF/SFSU Doctor of Physical Therapy program, specializing in pelvic health and advanced manual therapy.
After becoming a mother, she expanded her practice into pelvic-floor therapy, with a particular focus on the perinatal and perimenopausal stages of life. Her work includes pelvic pain, endometriosis, pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, constipation, and other conditions that can profoundly affect daily life but are too often normalized or overlooked.
Karen is also certified in Functional Manual Therapy and lymphatic therapy and works with cancer survivors. A lifelong athlete, she brings a whole-body approach to helping patients reduce pain, restore function, and return to the activities they love.
This event is educational and conversational and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice.
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Manny's, 3092 16th Street, San Francisco, United States
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