This is a guide to perimenopause—the years-long transition before menopause that no one warned you about.
However you arrived here—searching at 3 AM, desperate for answers, wondering if what you’re feeling is real—I’m glad you found your way here. When confusion and chaos reign, finding a place to sit and breathe is important.
You don’t need to read this in order. Start where you’re hurting. Follow what calls to you.
Let me tell you
What's Actually Happening
The hormonal chaos, what your brain is doing, and why your whole body feels different
Let's talk about your
Symptoms
Hot flashes, sleep, mood, cognition, desire, skin, joints—what's happening and why
Finding
What Might Help
Hormonal approaches, herbal traditions, complementary practices, lifestyle shifts
When you're navigating
Special Considerations
Cancer history, surgical menopause, neurodivergence, contraception during transition
For those who love her
For Partners
What's actually happening, why desire changes, how to stay connected
When you need help
Finding Care
Navigating the provider gap and advocating for yourself
Go deeper
Resources
Organizations, research, books, and further reading
Come, sit with me
Who's Speaking
About this guide, its approach, and the voice behind it
