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.

Cover page of Perimenopause Awareness Month toolkit focusing on state Capitol rally planning, with logos for Perry and National Menopause Foundation.

Perimenopause R.O.A.R Toolbox

This guide provides essential information for organizing peaceful rallies and demonstrations at state capitol buildings across the United States. Each state has unique requirements, so always verify current information with local authorities before planning your event.

Graphic promoting September as Perimenopause Awareness Month, with logos of National Menopause Foundation and Perry, a landscape with green hills and a blue sky with clouds, and a pink button with text 'We're in it together'. website URL www.perimenopauseawareness.com at the bottom.

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.

Press release graphic for 2025 Perimenopause Awareness Month, organized by Perry and the National Menopause Foundation.

Press Release 2025

The National Menopause Foundation (NMF) and Perry announced today that 12 states have taken executive action to increase visibility and awareness of perimenopause. This is the first year that NMF and Perry have partnered with states to declare September as Perimenopause Awareness Month via proclamation. 

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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

A flyer promoting awareness of peri menopause for September 2024 featuring a group of diverse women smiling and sitting together on stairs, with text highlighting resources and the Perry Toolbox from the National Menopause Foundation.

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.

Cover of a guide titled 'The Perry Menopause Provider Talk Guide' with the Perry logo in the top right corner on a light purple background.

Provider Talk Preperation Guide

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

A detailed checklist titled "National Menopause Foundation Menopause Symptom Checklist" with categories of symptoms such as acne, allergies, anxiety, bloating, body odor, breast pain, brain fog, brittle nails, burning mouth, depression, difficulty concentrating, digestive problems, dizziness, dry skin, electric shocks, fatigue, hair loss or thinning, headaches, hot flashes. Each symptom includes options for frequency and severity. The logo of the foundation is at the top left.

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.

A detailed chart titled 'Lista de Verificación o Confirmación de Síntomas de la Menopausia' from the National Menopause Foundation, listing symptoms such as hot flashes, depression, concentration difficulty, digestive problems, dizziness, dry skin, joint pain, and others. The chart provides a scale for frequency and severity for each symptom and includes guidelines for women to assess their menopausal symptoms.

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/