Resources

Welcome to our Perimenopause Awareness Month resource page! Perimenopause, often referred to as the transitional phase before menopause, is a significant yet frequently misunderstood stage in a woman's life. This month, we aim to shine a light on the physical, emotional, and mental changes that many women experience during this time. Here, you'll find valuable information, expert insights, and practical tips to help you navigate this journey with confidence and clarity. Whether you're personally experiencing perimenopause or supporting a loved one, our resources are designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need. Let's break the silence and start the conversation about this important phase of life.

Press Release 2024

On August 13th The National Menopause Foundation and Perry announce the first Perimenopause Awareness Day ever and World Perimenopause Day on September 22nd 2024.

Media Contact: hey@heyperry.com

Perimenopause Toolbox

The powerful Perry Toolbox, filled with resources from definitions, to useful articles, podcast episodes, books and the content calendar for Perimenopause Awareness Month.

Provider Talk Preperation Guide

This guide is created by perry and Dr. Joy'El Ballard. It is an excerpt from The Perry Menopause Journal.

Editable Social Post

Want to spread the word on your channels? We invite you to download the editable link and create your own social media post.

Perimenopause Symptom Tracker

Tracking your symptoms is crucial to understand what is going on. While we are working on a digital version, we recommend this pen & paper version to get started.

Perimenopause Insights Report

Conducted within the Perry community - this insights report summarizes the 10 key ahas shared in our perimenopause community.

Social Media Toolbox

Want to spread the word on your channels? We invite you to download our social media toolbox with easy to plug & play artworks for your personal or brand use.

National Menopause Foundation Symptom Tracker - English

This new, FREE downloadable checklist of perimenopause symptoms is comprised of a broad range of both physical & psychological changes that women might experience during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause to help women on their journey to and through menopause.

National Menopause Foundation Symptom Tracker - Spanish

This new, FREE downloadable checklist of perimenopause symptoms is comprised of a broad range of both physical & psychological changes that women might experience during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause to help women on their journey to and through menopause.

How to get involved

U.S. Senate Bill:

·         Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4246

·         How to find/contact your U.S. Senator to voice support: https://www.senate.gov/general/contacting.htm

 

U.S. House Bills:

·         Menopause Research and Equity Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6749/text

·         We’re Addressing the Realities of Menopause (WARM) Act:  https://bluntrochester.house.gov/uploadedfiles/warm_act.pdf

·         Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8347

·         How to find/contact your U.S. Representative to voice support: https://www.house.gov/representatives

 

State legislators:

·         How to find/contact your state elected officials to call for action: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

 

Unboxing Menopause: Campaign to Remove Outdated Warning Label on Vaginal Estrogen:

·         Campaign page: https://www.letstalkmenopause.org/unboxingmenopause

Helpful Articles About Public Policy:

·         Oprah Daily: https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a45549121/menopause-research-congressional-bill/

·         Ms. Magazine: https://msmagazine.com/2024/05/29/menopause-laws-policy-politics/

·         Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/04/28/menopause-hormone-therapy-nih-went-wrong/