Women's Health & MS Advocacy

Hormones, Health,
and Living Fully
with MS

Bridging lived experience and science to support women navigating menopause, hormonal health, and multiple sclerosis — with clarity, community, and care.

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Second Spring

Your companion for navigating menopause and hormonal health with MS — personalized, science-backed, and built by a patient advocate.

Symptom Tracking MS + Menopause Resources Community
Dawn Morgan - Patient Advocate
7+ Years of
Advocacy
About Dawn

Patient Advocate.
Educator. Changemaker.

Dawn Morgan is a patient research partner, educator, and national advocate advancing women's health in multiple sclerosis (MS). She serves as Chair of the iConquerMS Women's Health Research Committee, where she leads patient-driven research focused on menopause, aging, and quality of life.

Her work bridges lived experience and science to challenge gaps in care and support people in navigating meaningful, evolving lives with MS.

Chair, Women's Health Research Committee
iConquerMS
Governing Board Member
iConquerMS
RIDE Council Member
iConquerMS
Patient Research Partner
Accelerated Cure Project / UVA Health
New App

Second Spring

Built for women with chronic illness navigating perimenopause and menopause

Second Spring is the first app designed at the intersection of MS and menopause — created by a patient advocate who lives this experience. Track symptoms, access resources, and connect with a community that truly understands.

  • Symptom tracking designed for MS + menopause overlap
  • Science-backed hormone health education
  • Personalized insights to share with your care team
  • Built by a patient, for patients
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Hormone Health

Menopause & Hormone Tips

Practical, science-informed guidance for navigating hormonal changes — especially for women living with MS.

Understanding Hot Flashes & MS

Overheating is a real concern for people with MS, and menopause-related hot flashes can amplify existing symptoms. Cooling strategies and timing of activities matter.

Symptom Management

Hormones, Sleep & Brain Fog

Estrogen decline disrupts sleep and cognitive clarity — two areas already challenged by MS. Learn how hormonal changes interact with your neurological health.

Cognitive Health

Advocating for Hormone Care

Many women with MS are undertreated for menopausal symptoms. Know your options, ask the right questions, and bring evidence to your conversations with providers.

Patient Empowerment

Timing & the Hormonal Window

Research suggests timing of hormone therapy matters. Understanding perimenopause — not just menopause — can open up more options for long-term wellbeing.

Hormone Therapy

Bone Health & MS

Estrogen protects bones. With MS-related mobility challenges and menopause combined, bone health becomes critical. Vitamin D, calcium, and movement all play a role.

Bone & Body

Mood, Identity & the Transition

The emotional dimensions of menopause are real — especially alongside chronic illness. Navigating this transition with intention, community, and support changes outcomes.

Mental Wellness
Research & Writing

Articles & Insights

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BioNews · May 2025

Finding Purpose in the Perimenopause Years

How reframing the menopausal transition — not as an ending, but a beginning — can reshape how women with MS approach their health and identity.

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Research · Maturitas Journal

Menopause & MS: A Scoping Review of the Evidence

A landmark review of what the research tells us — and what it doesn't — about the intersection of menopause and multiple sclerosis.

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iConquerMS · Patient Voice

Patient-Powered Research: How Community Questions Become Studies

The story of how questions raised by the iConquerMS community led to a funded NMSS research study on menopause and MS at UVA Health.

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Curated Resources

Tools & Resources

Trusted organizations, tools, and reading for women navigating MS, menopause, and hormonal health.

iConquerMS

The MS patient-powered research network. Participate in research, access MS community insights, and help shape the future of MS science.

Visit iConquerMS →

National MS Society

Research, advocacy, programs, and resources for people living with multiple sclerosis and their care partners.

Visit NMSS →

The Menopause Society (NAMS)

Evidence-based education on menopause and midlife health for women and their healthcare providers.

Visit NAMS →

Accelerated Cure Project

Advancing MS research through data sharing and patient partnership — including the newly funded menopause & MS study at UVA Health.

Visit ACP →
Get in Touch

Let's Connect

Whether you're a woman navigating MS and menopause, a healthcare organization, pharmaceutical company, or fellow researcher — Dawn welcomes the conversation.

  • Speaking engagements & keynotes
  • Pharmaceutical and industry collaboration
  • Research partnerships & advisory roles
  • Media inquiries & interviews
  • Second Spring app partnerships
  • General patient questions & community