Jennifer Cartmel, CNP

As a woman who is about to turn 50, I was interested in understanding how my hormones and perimenopause could be affecting me. I had been experiencing new symptoms for the past year and was looking to get established as a patient with a female provider to help me navigate this new phase of my life. She seemed impatient and disinterested in hearing my health history and personal experience. She dismissed every single one of my concerns, telling me she did not think my symptoms (such as suddenly feeling very emotional, tired, and brain fogged) were menopause-related and wanted to refer me to a psychiatrist. She didn’t take any bloodwork. The real chef’s kiss - gut punch was when she concluded the visit by saying, “Well I think we’re done here. I don’t need to see you again.”Message received lady. You don’t have to worry about ever seeing me again.