Dr. Allan Ho, obstetrician/gynecologist, will be the guest speaker for a free educational presentation about menopause on Monday, April 21. The presentation begins at 5 p.m., in the Administrative Conference Room.

To register, please contact Amy Duke, marketing/business development manager, at 814.768.2827, prior to April 15.

Allan W. Ho, M.D., obstetrician/gynecologist, will be the guest speaker.

The program, which will include a light dinner, is expected to take an hour, and will conclude with a question and answer session. Seating is limited to 30 participants and registration is required.

To register, please contact Amy Duke, marketing/business development manager, at 814.768.2827, prior to April 15.

Dr. Ho’s presentation is designed to help women better understand the changes their bodies go through and what steps they can take to manage the physical and emotional changes that may occur at menopause.

“It’s important for women to learn as much as they can about this important time in their lives. Knowing what to expect and developing strategies to cope with the symptoms can make a big difference. I believe women who have reached menopause or are nearing it will greatly benefit from this program,” Dr. Ho said.

Menopause is defined as the cessation of menstruation for 12 consecutive months. This marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years.

Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, but menopause may occur as early as the 30s or 40s or may not occur until a woman reaches her 60s.

Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, irregular periods, breast pain and vaginal and urinary tract changes.