Dr. Karen Adams

Biography

Karen E. Adams is a doubly board-certified specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) and Lifestyle Medicine with over thirty years of clinical practice focused on menopause management and female sexual dysfunction treatment. She is a certified menopause specialist by Menopause Society and a fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. As a Clinical Professor at Stanford University, she directs the Stanford Program on Menopause and Healthy Aging, where she is also a faculty affiliate at the Stanford Center on Longevity. Dr. Adams previously served as Professor Emeritus and director of the Menopause and Sexual Medicine Program at Oregon Health & Science University, where she served for 14 years in leadership roles, including Vice Chair of Education and Residency Program Director. She has received numerous accolades for her contributions to women’s health, including the Mentor Year Award from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. An accomplished speaker, her TEDx talk on topics like menopause and lifestyle medicine has garnered significant public engagement. Dr. Adams continues to be a leader in medical education and an advocate for women's health, with a passion for helping women navigate the complexities of menopause and aging.

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