August CEU Event: Understanding Hormonal Hair Growth in Menopause: What Every Electrologist Should Know
(.2 CEUs)
Presented by Dr. Kimberly Turner
August 16, 2026 (Deadline to register is August 1)
Friendly Farms Restaurant, Upperco, MD Get Directions
Join us for this engaging lecture as well as a time to honor four retiring members who have served our profession well:
Carol Cichan
Debra Larson
Sally McAleer
Elizabeth Spagnolo
About the talk
Menopause is a hormonally dynamic transition that often brings unexpected changes, including increased facial and body hair growth. This session will provide electrologists with a clinical understanding of the hormonal shifts that occur during perimenopause and menopause, and how these changes influence hair patterns and follicular behavior. Participants will learn to distinguish between common, expected hair growth and signs that may indicate underlying medical conditions requiring referral. The session will also review evidence-based medical and cosmetic treatment options, with a particular focus on the role of electrolysis as a safe and effective permanent solution. Emphasis will be placed on client counseling, cultural considerations, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to support women navigating midlife changes with confidence and care.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the hormonal changes associated with perimenopause and menopause and their impact on hair growth.
2. Identify common patterns of menopause-related facial and body hair and differentiate them from abnormal or concerning presentations.
3. Recognize signs and symptoms that warrant referral to a healthcare provider for further evaluation.
4. Describe current medical and cosmetic treatment options for managing unwanted hair growth, including the role of electrolysis.
5. Apply effective client counseling strategies that address both the physical and emotional aspects of menopause-related hair changes.
6. Support a collaborative care approach by working alongside healthcare providers to improve client outcomes.
About Dr. Turner
Dr. Kimberly Turneris a board-certified OB/GYN with over 30 years of clinical experience and a growing voice in menopause and midlife women’s health. She earned her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Maryland.
Dr. Turner has served a diverse population of women across Maryland, delivering over 1,000 babies and providing care to more than 5,000 women in both inner- city and suburban communities.
After retiring from full-time practice at Johns Hopkins, she shifted her focus to advocacy, education, and public speaking. Her goal is to elevate awareness around menopause and empower women to approach this life stage with knowledge, confidence, and support. She continues to offer part-time consultations for menopausal patients and is passionate about bridging clinical insight with everyday experience.
Dr. Turner is a contributing writer for GoodRx and has served as a legal expert witness in medical malpractice cases. She also consults with the Morgan State University Maternal Health Resource Center, contributing to national research aimed at improving outcomes for women in the United States.
Through her work, Dr. Turner is helping to shift the cultural narrative around menopause, replacing silence and stigma with science, empathy and empowerment. Her mission is to transform how this life stage is understood, discussed and supported.
MEMBERS! Use discount code EARLYBIRD for $10 discount until July 1
Understanding Hormonal Hair Growth in Menopause: What Every Electrologist Should Know