THE MENOPAUSE EDIT
An Evidence-Based Guide to the Stages, Symptoms, and Strategies for Support
“Menopause isn’t an ending. It’s a transition—a shedding of hormones, expectations, and yes, sometimes actual hair—into a whole new you. And who you have beside you for that ride matters.”
From “How Friendship Can Support You Through Menopause” by Jenn Sherman and Pam Sunshine
What Happens to Your Hair During Perimenopause?
by Dr. Isabelle Raymond, PhD
SVP of Clinical and Medical Affairs at Nutrafol
During perimenopause, our bodies enter a period where estrogen and progesterone fluctuate so dramatically that it can feel like your body’s no longer your own. And your hair, believe it or not, is a sensitive barometer of that shift.
How Hormones Fluctuate During Perimenopause
A Dermatologist’s Guide to Perimenopause
Dr. Jody Comstock, MD
Board-Certified Cosmetic Dermatologist
A Dermatologist’s Guide to Perimenopause
Dr. Jody Comstock, MD
Board-Certified Cosmetic Dermatologist
Understanding Hormones In Perimenopause
Dr. Elina Berglund, PhD
Creator of Natural Cycles
Fitness for Menopause: Getting Stronger After 40
Dr. Kimberly Howes, ND
Naturopathic Doctor at Nutrafol
The Vocabulary of Change
Understanding menopause starts with knowing the words that define it.
Expert Menopause Q&A:
What Every Woman Deserves to Know
A doctor answers the most common questions—and shares what works.
By Dr. Kathleen Jordan, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Midi Health
Throughout my career, I’ve dedicated myself to helping women navigate the hormonal shifts of midlife. And one thing is clear: Menopause raises a lot of questions, and far too few women get clear, informed answers.
“We’re part of a real movement now—where women are finally saying menopause out loud, without shame, and without waiting for permission.”
Tamsen Fadal
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Bestselling Author
How Friendship Can Support You Through Menopause
Jenn Sherman and Pam Sunshine
@sunnyandjenn
How Friendship Can Support You Through Menopause
Jenn Sherman and Pam Sunshine
@sunnyandjenn
Starting Over After 50: A Story of Style, Change, and Confidence
Michele Baratta-Detwiler
@bellabranchdiy
Mood Swings, Brain Fog,
And Midlife Madness
—This Is 43
A funny and honest look at perimenopause from @BigTimeAdulting.
by Caitlin Murray
@BigTimeAdulting
The other day, a desperate SOS about estrogen patches lit up the group chat I share with my three best friends. As I read the message, I was instantly taken back to just weeks earlier—when, in a hormonal fit of emotion, I ripped off my own patch mid-meltdown.
The Menopause Resource Guide
Nutrafol's Dr. Isabelle Raymond doesn’t just study menopause—she’s going through it herself. As a Certified Menopause Specialist, she shares her current must-haves—because getting through the change deserves better tools and better recs.
The book that gets it.
Honest, irreverent, and actually informative, this book feels like a brilliant friend breaking down how menopause rewires your brain—with zero judgment and plenty of tips to keep you sharp and sane.
The makeup MVP.
When your skin decides to revolt—flaky, dry, tired—this multipurpose balm brings the bounce back. Dewy, not greasy. Flexible, not fussy. Especially good for skin that’s suddenly rewriting the rules.
Bamboo sheets that feel like a spa.
Cooling, sweat-wicking, and silky-soft, these sheets are the real MVPs of midlife sleep. Think of them as your nightly reset button.
Movement that matters.
Designed with perimenopausal women in mind, these short, high-impact jump-and-land exercises help strengthen your hips and spine and boost bone density.
These are personal favorites, with no sponsorship or paid affiliation.
Menopause brings change. Your hair can still thrive.
Address hormone-related hair thinning with Nutrafol Women’s Balance—the first and only hair growth supplement with published clinical studies on menopausal women.*
Address hormone-related hair thinning with Nutrafol Women’s Balance—the first and only hair growth supplement with published clinical studies on menopausal women.*
*Based on US (placebo-controlled studies in) publications through Pubmed, Cochrane and top Google Scholar and ScienceDirect results as of December 11, 2023.
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