What is perimenopause &
why 
Flourishing Through?

This is a period (pun intended) of transition for women and their loved ones into some of the best years of our lives. We may not get to chose when or how this journey starts or ends, but we can chose how we respond and the support system we build for ourselves. Research has shown how we move through perimenopause impacts the rest of our lives, and we've got a lot of amazing years ahead of us. Our goal is to get to a spot where we're Flourishing Through this phase and into the best years of our lives. Many women report a greater level of confidence post menopause. 

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Changes linked to Perimenopause. More than 80% of women in their late 30's and 40's are experiencing  one of the changes below and over 40% of women have 3 or more. If you're experiencing these changes, you're not alone. 

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• Physical. Period irregularity (Irregular cycles), hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, changes in body composition (weight gain in new places), changes in composition of hair (hair thinning), changes in composition of nails, changes in composition of skin, urinary tract pain, UTIs, vaginal dryness, and painful sex

• Mental. Mood, Cognition 

• Social.  Sex drive,  Confidence, Feelings of closeness with friends and loved ones 

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Every journey through menopause is unique so the combination of and intensity of changes will vary from person to person. These changes can continue to impact women for years after menopause has occurred. Evidence suggests how this phase of life is managed can have lasting impacts on a woman's quality of life.

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Flourishing through provides research based summaries to help women and their loved ones understand perimenopause and its impacts through the lenses of physical, mental, and social well-being. All three of these areas of well-being are undoubtedly connected. We've found sometimes looking at a change from a few different angles helps us frame a more complete picture. 

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Actions. 

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Research based summaries and a call to action.  These should provide insights on underlying drivers and potential paths forward to make you more informed as you move through this journey and collaborate with your healthcare providers. Particulary since many healthcare providers aren't formally trained in perimenopause and it's impacts (2).

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Health tracker. We're working to launch health trackers so you can log your changes, track them over time, and have data based conversations with your healthcare professionals. 

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Curated Community Sessions. In 2026, we're hoping to offer curated community sessions which will provide a safe environment for women and their loved ones to connect with individuals who are also going through this journey for shared learning, belonging, and growth. 

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We can't wait to Flourish Through this journey with you and your loved ones. 

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Sources.  

Landmark Study: Menopausal Women Let Down by Employers and Healthcare Providers. (April 29, 2022). The Fawcett Society. https://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/news/landmark-study-menopausal-women-let-down-by-employers-and-healthcare-providers​

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Grant MD, Marbella A, Wang AT, et al. Menopausal Symptoms: Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2015 Mar. (Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, No. 147.) Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK285463/

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Mediaplanet. (December 27, 2022). Menopause Matters: The Critical Need for Trained Clinicians to Care for Midlife Women. Future of Personal Health. https://www.futureofpersonalhealth.com/womens-healthcare/menopause-matters-the-critical-need-for-trained-clinicians-to-care-for-midlife-women/

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(Christmas, M. (2023). It is time to standardize menopause curriculum in residency. Menopause (New York, N.Y.), 30(10), 993–994. https://doi.org/10.1097/GME.0000000000002247