Jacolien van der Marel

Gynecology, Women's Healthcare, Medicine

Education: Gynecologist, MD, PhD

Location: Netherlands

Expertise: Dr. van der Marel is a gynecologist, women's health advocate, and the founder of Dokter Marel. Her work sits at the intersection of clinical care and organizational wellbeing — grounded in science, built for real life. At Bergman Clinics, she specializes in women's wellbeing, vulvar and cervical pathology, menstrual disorders, ovarian pathology, and menopause care. Together with her team, she is committed to providing high-quality, personalized care for women at every stage of life. In her private business, Dokter Marel translates that clinical knowledge into engaging workshops, webinars, and talks designed for employees, managers, and HR professionals. Her mission is twofold: to empower women to take ownership of their health and wellbeing, and to equip organizations with the insights they need to improve performance, inclusion, and workplace satisfaction. Because when women are supported, everyone benefits.

Please see Dr. Marel’s LinkedIn profile for more information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacolien-van-der-marel-83070617/

Latest from Jacolien van der Marel

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Autism and Menopause: How Hormones Affect Neurodivergent Women in Perimenopause

As a gynecologist, I was a guest on the Dutch podcast hosted by Suzanne Rethans, an author, journalist, and podcast creator, alongside clinical psychologist Els Blijd-Hoogewys, chair of Female Autism Network of the Netherlands (FANN). Drawing on my medical expertise, we discussed the role of hormones. Insights from clinical psychology regarding autism in women complemented […]