Mary Jane Minkin, MD
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I am a practicing gynecologist, with a special interest in menopause. I am a North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Clinician. I am also the co-director of the Sexuality, Intimacy and Menopause for cancer survivors program at Smilow Cancer Hospital. I have taught at Yale School of Medicine for more than 41 years, and am a clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences. I have been recognized by Connecticut Magazine as a "Top Doc" in the state. I would suggest anyone interested in menopause information to go to my website, MadameOvary.com, which has several videos and podcasts about menopause and many written articles as well.
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Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
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- Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
- Sexuality, Intimacy & Menopause Program
- Yale Medicine
Education & Training
- Resident
- Yale-New Haven Hospital (1979)
- MD
- Yale University (1975)
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9Publications
202Citations
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2021
Weight gain in menopause: systematic review of adverse events in women treated with black cohosh
Naser B, Castelo-Branco C, Meden H, Minkin M, Rachoń D, Beer A, Pickartz S. Weight gain in menopause: systematic review of adverse events in women treated with black cohosh. Climacteric 2021, 25: 220-227. PMID: 34608830, DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2021.1973993.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsAdverse eventsWeight gainSpontaneous adverse eventsBody fat compositionScientific evidencePopular treatment optionPostmenopausal womenMenopausal womenMenopausal symptomsTreatment optionsCase reportTreatment groupsSystematic reviewBlack cohoshFat compositionWeight changeWomenSignificant differencesFrequent problemPerimenopausalMenopauseReviewGroupSymptomsCases
2020
Review & meta-analysis: isopropanolic black cohosh extract iCR for menopausal symptoms – an update on the evidence
Castelo-Branco C, Gambacciani M, Cano A, Minkin M, Rachoń D, Ruan X, Beer A, Schnitker J, Henneicke-von Zepelin H, Pickartz S. Review & meta-analysis: isopropanolic black cohosh extract iCR for menopausal symptoms – an update on the evidence. Climacteric 2020, 24: 109-119. PMID: 33021111, DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2020.1820477.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsClimacteric symptomsMenopausal symptomsBetter benefit-risk profileLow-dose transdermal estradiolICR/Evidence-based treatment optionsEstrogen-sensitive organsEstrogen-sensitive tissuesPsychological menopausal symptomsMinor adverse eventsBenefit-risk profileEvidence of hepatotoxicityGood safety profileStandardized mean differenceHormone-dependent diseasesSystematic literature searchTransdermal estradiolAdverse eventsGood tolerabilitySafety profileTreatment optionsSt. John's wortHerbal therapyHormone levelsClinical dataEffects of combined 17β-estradiol and progesterone on weight and blood pressure in postmenopausal women of the REPLENISH trial
Black D, Minkin M, Graham S, Bernick B, Mirkin S. Effects of combined 17β-estradiol and progesterone on weight and blood pressure in postmenopausal women of the REPLENISH trial. Menopause The Journal Of The North American Menopause Society 2020, 28: 32-39. PMID: 32932401, PMCID: PMC7769186, DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000001659.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsE2/P4Diastolic blood pressureSystolic blood pressureBlood pressurePostmenopausal womenREPLENISH trialMonth 12Treatment-emergent adverse eventsWeight gainTwelve-month useHealthy postmenopausal womenSevere vasomotor symptomsBody mass indexAdverse eventsVasomotor symptomsMass indexEfficacy profileWomenBaselineHypertensionPlaceboUterusTrialsImportant changesPrevious findings
2019
The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Process of Care for the Identification of Sexual Concerns and Problems in Women
Parish S, Hahn S, Goldstein S, Giraldi A, Kingsberg S, Larkin L, Minkin M, Brown V, Christiansen K, Hartzell-Cushanick R, Kelly-Jones A, Rullo J, Sadovsky R, Faubion S. The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Process of Care for the Identification of Sexual Concerns and Problems in Women. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2019, 94: 842-856. PMID: 30954288, DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2019.01.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsProcess of careFemale sexual dysfunctionSexual problemsSexual concernsSexual healthWomen's sexual healthPatient-centered communication skillsCaregivers of womenCommon sexual problemInternational expert panelInternational SocietySexual dysfunctionCommon disorderDistressing problemSexual painClinician expertiseSexual medicine specialistsMedicine specialistsClinical practicePatient needsClinical settingSexual medicineWomenExpert panelClinicians
2017
Sexuality, Sexual Dysfunction, and Menopause
Minkin M. Sexuality, Sexual Dysfunction, and Menopause. 2017, 165-171. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-42451-4_9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsConceptsVasomotor symptomsVulvovaginal atrophyLast menstrual periodPostmenopausal womenVaginal pHPhysical examinationMenstrual periodNew medicationsSexual dysfunctionLast examSexual healthSexual disinterestSexual activityMenopauseFemale ViagraSymptomsWomenSignificant changesYearsMedicationsPallorAtrophyDysfunctionTestosteroneVagina
2011
Suspected black cohosh hepatotoxicity
Naser B, Schnitker J, Minkin M, de Arriba S, Nolte K, Osmers R. Suspected black cohosh hepatotoxicity. Menopause The Journal Of The North American Menopause Society 2011, 18: 366-375. PMID: 21228727, DOI: 10.1097/gme.0b013e3181fcb2a6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsIsopropanolic black cohosh extractClinical trialsPostmenopausal womenLiver functionAlanine aminotransferaseAspartate aminotransferaseBlack cohoshPopular herbal treatmentPlacebo-controlled studyMonths of treatmentLiver function valuesStandardized mean differenceBlack cohosh extractMenopausal symptomsHerbal treatmentHepatotoxicity casesMean differenceAdverse effectsAminotransferaseTrialsWomenNonsignificant effectDescriptive statisticsMonthsΓ-glutamyltranspeptidase
2009
A Randomized Clinical Trial for Women With Vulvodynia: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy vs. Supportive Psychotherapy
Masheb R, Kerns R, Lozano C, Minkin M, Richman S. A Randomized Clinical Trial for Women With Vulvodynia: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy vs. Supportive Psychotherapy. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2009, 64: 305-306. DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000347335.07172.18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyPain severityCBT groupSPT groupSupportive psychotherapyEmotional functionClinical trialsPhysician ratingsTreatment groupsTreatment of vulvodyniaChronic vulvar painPsychological interventionsGreater patient satisfactionSexual function outcomesEfficacy of CBTEffective psychosocial treatmentsOverall sexual functioningSelf-management approachSelf-management skillsSpecific behavioral interventionsPain outcomesVulvar painFunction outcomesPatient satisfactionSexual function
2006
Dr. Ruth on sex education for medical students
Minkin M. Dr. Ruth on sex education for medical students. Sexuality Reproduction And Menopause 2006, 4: 24-26. DOI: 10.1016/j.sram.2006.03.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitations
2004
Protect yourself from malpractice suits
Minkin M. Protect yourself from malpractice suits. Sexuality Reproduction And Menopause 2004, 2: 41-44. DOI: 10.1016/j.sram.2004.02.007.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
honor 2018 Menopause Educator of the year
National AwardNorth American Menopause SocietyDetails10/01/2018United Stateshonor Connectlcut Magazine Top Docs 2017
Regional AwardDetails02/06/2017United Stateshonor Connecticut Magazine Top Docs 2016
Regional AwardConnecticut MagazineDetails04/01/2016United Stateshonor Connecticut Magazine Top Docs 2015
Regional AwardConnecticut MagazineDetails04/03/2015United States
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- 2008
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- 1981
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- November 07, 2024
Yale Ob/Gyn Faculty Present the Latest in Gynecologic Oncology at Memorial Conference
- October 30, 2024Source: ELLE
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- October 25, 2024Source: TODAY
'I have zero desire': Low libido is common in menopause - but it can be treated
- October 23, 2024
Smilow Cares: Sexuality, Intimacy, and Menopause for Cancer Survivors
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