Menopause & Perimenopause

JF shares the difficulties of living with perimenopause, a condition for which there is little research and no consensus on symptoms.

JF recalls the research she did to find a perimenopause specialist in her area who would accept her insurance.

JF discusses her perimenopause symptoms. She explains her difficulty with the healthcare system and finding a perimenopause specialist.

This evidence-based, feminist resource aims to demystify perimenopause and normalize the symptoms that often start before periods become irregular.

Jen Gunter on how female anatomy has been weaponized and how to end myths about our health and sexuality

An extremely detailed, even comprehensive, glossary of terminology related to menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause.

An interview with Dr. Jen Gunter on rethinking menopause and her book, The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism.

This article examines data from the UK and shares stories from LGBTQ+ people who have gone through menopause.

Information on how some cancer treatments can cause early or sudden menopausal symptoms. Includes questions to ask healthcare providers.

This video discusses the symptoms of heart palpitations, or irregular heartbeats, that may occur around menopause.

A celebratory story about the positive aspects of menopause, with thoughts on how to embrace “the change.”

This episode of the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Podcast discusses the links between menopause and heart health, including lifestyles changes to consider.