Free Webinar: Menopausal Hormone Therapy in Perimenopause & Beyond

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For years, many women were told menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) was too risky — largely based on early findings from the Women's Health Initiative, which reshaped menopause care for more than a generation. Today, our understanding has evolved. In this community talk, Dr. Laila Ames, ND will share what current evidence tells us about MHT in perimenopause and menopause.

Grounded in science and delivered through a whole-person perspective, Dr. Tomsovic will discuss the risks and benefits of MHT as we understand them today. She will offer a framework for understanding these options, so attendees can approach conversations with their providers with clarity and confidence.

ABOUT DR. LAILA AMES

I am a naturopathic physician, raised and educated in New England. It is a privilege to support people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds as they reconnect with their health and inner resilience. I practice primary care in Vermont and serve as a specialist in natural medicine in Massachusetts and Vermont.

My clinical focus includes menopause and hormone care for people of all ages, with a special emphasis on helping patients navigate midlife transitions with clarity, confidence, and self-understanding. I am also deeply committed to providing safe, expert pelvic and sexual health care. My approach is thoughtful, respectful, and individualized, grounded in listening closely and working collaboratively to support optimal function, quality of life, and meaningful personal growth.

I earned my degree in 2011 from Bastyr University in Seattle. The Bastyr program—four to five years of academic and clinical training—integrates the medical sciences with in-depth study of traditional and evidence-based therapies. I have been practicing in Northampton since 2012 and in Brattleboro since 2013. I am a proud member of the Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, and the International Society for Sexual Medicine.

Learn more about Dr. Laila Ames, N.D. at www.drlaila.com