The Perimenopause List: Info, doctors, books, and communities for women entering menopause

Perimenopause has moved beyond its pioneer phase and demand continues to grow for information and remedies to alleviate the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.

This is exactly why we’re here to highlight leading websites, books, and communities talking about it, as well as organizations that recommend doctors who specialize in women’s hormonal health.

Keep in mind that every woman’s perimenopausal experience is different — including the age it begins, the type of symptoms experienced, and the duration of symptoms. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for perimenopause, and our mission at Jumble & Flow is to help women identify their specific wellness needs. 

Most importantly, we’re all in this together. We encourage your recommendations — what do you think we should add to The Peri List? Please comment at the end of the article or get in touch.

Medical associations and doctors who specialize in treating perimenopause and menopause

Alloy connects women with board-certified medical doctors via online appointments for menopause care.

Elektra Health connects women with menopause experts and board-certified gynecologists for telemedicine care and educational expertise. Use code FLOW50 to get 50% off Elektra’s basic and member plus programs.

British Menopause Society educates, informs, and guides healthcare professionals in all aspects of post-reproductive health.

Menopause Specialist Directory by Ellen Dolgen

North American Menopause Society

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General menopause information and tools

Menopause Support UK, led by Diane Danzebrink, a psychotherapist, menopause expert, and well-being consultant

The Complete Menopause Course, by Dr. Heather Hirsch, a board-certified internist and fellowship-trained menopause exert. This is a six-hour online video course.

Women’s Health Concern is the patient arm of the British Menopause Society. The nonprofit organization provides a confidential service to advise and educate women of all ages about their gynecological and sexual health, and wellbeing. They offer unbiased information by telephone, email, printed factsheets, online, and through symposia, seminars, meetings and our workshop Living and Loving Well Beyond 40.

The Women’s Health Glossary of Terms by Jumble & Flow

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Books about perimenopause, menopause, and life after 40

Before the Change: Taking Charge of Your Perimenopause by Ann Louise Gittleman 

Could It Be Perimenopause? How Women 35 to 50 Can Overcome Forgetfulness, Mood Swings, Insomnia, Weight Gain, Sexual Dysfunction and Other Telltale Signs of Hormonal Imbalance by Steven R. Goldstein, MD

Management of the Menopause (published by the British Menopause Society)

Menopause Mondays: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving During Perimenopause and Menopause by Ellen Dolgen

Sex Rx: Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever by Dr. Lauren Streicher

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Perimenopause: Balance Your Hormones and Your Life From 30 to 50

Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis by Ada Calhoun

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Communities, support groups, and forums for women in perimenopause and menopause

Menopause Cafe, in-person meetups for women and men around the globe, with events largely in the U.K. and Wisconsin — and growing.

Menopause Matters Forum

Menopause Support Group (Facebook Group)

Perry

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Personal essays and journalism about perimenopause

What is perimenopause? An empowering guide to everything you need to know by Tequia Burt, who’s going through perimenopause right now

Adventures in Perimenopause series by Jumble & Flow

No One Talks About Perimenopause—It’s Time to Change That by Lisa Tozzi for Glamour

Perimenopause is real — and something women should discuss with their physicians by Erika Hobbs for The Chicago Sun-Times

Women’s Mental Health At Key Stages In Life: How puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause affect mental health. A special series from NPR.

The complete guide to cannabis for women in midlife. Cannabis is becoming more accepted as a salve for many of women’s more frustrating experiences in sex, motherhood, and menopause. By Jackie Bryant of Cannabitch for Jumble & Flow

Medium articles
Peri-Menopause- AKA “The Abyss” by Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt

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Podcasts about menopause

Hot Flashes & Cool Topics 

Not Your Mother’s Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely

The Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast

The Ultimate Perimenopause Podcast with Dr. Shawna Darou, ND, and Maggie Chilton, RHN

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Supplements that may help relieve perimenopause symptoms

15 of the best perimenopause supplements, vitamins, drugs, hormones, and foods

Menopause Health Probiotic by Nouri

Addyi (flibanserin) for women’s hypoactive sexual desire disorder by Hers

Formula 4|5 by Mighty Menopause

Madame Ovary by Goop

MPowder (currently available in the U.K.)

Sleep aids (non-habit–forming)

Luna Non-Habit Forming Vegan Capsules: Herbal Supplement with Melatonin, Valerian Root, Chamomile

Puritan’s Pride Super Strength Rapid Release Capsules Melatonin (10 mg)

Hemp Oil Capsules 24000 MG – Ashawagandha and Melatonin Supplement – Anxiety, Stress, Joint, Lower Knee, Neck Pain Relief – Sleeping and Mood Support Pills   

Simply Sleep Nighttime Sleep Aid Caplets with 25 mg Diphenhydramine HCl, Non-Habit Forming

Unisom SleepGels, Nighttime Sleep-aid, Diphenhydramine HCI, 100 SoftGels

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New to perimenopause? Read our empowering guide to everything you need to know about this under-understood phase of life.