\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n \tRelated story \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tWhen Everyone in the House Is Hormonal: Navigating Menopause While Raising Teens\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n \t \n\tWhen I arrived, I joined the other undergraduates and met SheKnows<\/em> Editor-in-Chief Kat Steinberg. This was my first time attending any sort of panel, and when the speakers and moderators walked in, it felt like being on the set of a late-night show.<\/p>\n \n\tOnce they got going, I was surprised that the moderators were often just as knowledgeable as the speakers \u2014 there not just to lead the discussion, but to add to it, with multiple perspectives.<\/p>\n \n\tSteinberg told us that the SHE Media team had tried their best to make the event as \u201csticky\u201d as possible \u2014 moving things along in a way that helps each speaker \u201cstick\u201d in your mind, while also avoiding burning out the audience. As someone who often has a hard time paying attention to lectures, I can tell you that they succeeded.<\/p>\n \n\tAt the Co-Lab (a witty play on words with \u201ccollab\u201d and \u201clab,\u201d perfect for the trendy, sciency, modern feel of the event), there were guest speakers from all walks of life, each with a unique story to share. We heard the brave, somehow light-hearted yet heavy account of one woman\u2019s battle with cancer. A doctor explained to the audience what endometriosis actually is. And a panel of women in leadership roles at health businesses told us how companies can do a better job making their brand more relatable.<\/p>\n \n\tI remained immersed in the topic of women\u2019s health even while walking around during breaks, thanks to the many tables displaying new products. As someone from a family in which many women struggle with menopause<\/a> symptoms, I was glad to learn of all the new technology that was already out there to help. And one of the most impactful moments for me was trying on a VR headset showing a short interactive film about a woman dealing with menopause. I realized that when I get to that age, it will not be nearly as hard for me to go through that experience as it is for women right now thanks to the experts putting in the work right now.<\/p>\n \n\tAs a biology major, I was inspired by the possibility of maybe someday working with some of these amazing people who want to make life easier for women. The progress being made towards the future of women\u2019s health isn\u2019t going nearly as slowly as I thought. And with more support and awareness for the work being done, future generations of women will one day be able to expect much more for their personal wellness.<\/p>\n![\"Teenage](\"https:\/\/www.sheknows.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-sheknows-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\")
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