Midlife Pivots: From Public Defender to Women’s Health Advocate with Jen Lanoff, NP

Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones

What’s the silent threat that could derail your independence in midlife? We’re breaking down why bone health is key to your long-term well-being.

In this episode, I’m joined by Jen Lanoff, a nurse practitioner with a passion for women’s health, to explore the critical connection between menopause and bone health. We uncover the rapid decline in bone density during menopause, why early screening with DEXA scans is crucial, and how hormone therapy can make all the difference.

Jen shares her journey from public defender to nurse practitioner and explains why she’s on a mission to empower women with actionable steps to protect their health and quality of life. We also dive into the nuances of osteoporosis treatments, from the benefits of anti-resorptives and anabolics to practical lifestyle modifications.

If you’ve ever wondered how to interpret a DEXA scan, what medications are truly effective, or why bone health impacts everything from mobility to longevity, this conversation is packed with evidence-based insights. Jen’s relatable approach and dedication to patient care make this episode both educational and empowering.

Whether you’re entering menopause, supporting someone in midlife, or just want to better understand your body, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into maintaining health and independence.

Highlights

• How menopause accelerates bone density loss
• The essential role of estrogen in preventing osteoporosis
• Why early DEXA scans can be life-changing
• Busting myths about osteoporosis prevention and treatment
• Proactive steps to maintain health and independence

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Jennifers Bio:

Jennifer Lanoff, WHNP-BC, MSCP, JD, is a board-certified Women’s Health and Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner. She currently has a GYN-only practice at Reiter, Hill and Johnson, an Advantia Practice, and sees patients in their Washington, DC, Chevy Chase, MD, and Falls Church, VA offices, where she focuses on menopause, osteoporosis, complex sexual health disorders, pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, persistent genital arousal disorder, and other vulvovaginal disorders such as vulvodynia, lichen sclerosus, and genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM) in addition to well-woman exams and related care.

Jennifer has a passion for gynecological health and well-being at all stages of life. She is a Menopause Society (formerly NAMS) Certified Provider and currently serves as the Chair of the Menopause Society Education Committee, in addition to being on the Trustee Nominating Committee and a peer reviewer for the Menopause Journal. She also serves on Ms. Medicine’s Physician Executive Group, The Body Agency’s Medical Expert Board, and on the National Menopause Foundation’s (NMF) Medical Advisory Committee (MAC). She is a member of The Menopause Society, The International Menopause Society, the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD), the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, the American Urogynecology Society, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), and the Society for Family Planning (SFP).

Jennifer completed her undergraduate studies at Stanford University, receiving her MSN at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, and her Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner degree from Georgetown School of Nursing. Prior to entering the medical field, Jennifer earned a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School and was a trial and appellate attorney for over 20 years at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia.

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