Mood swings, brain fog, sleep disruption, irregular periods — perimenopause can feel like your body has become a stranger. The good news? With the right support and strategies, you can navigate this transition with confidence rather than chaos.

For decades, fear-based messaging kept women from accessing hormone therapy that could have transformed their menopause experience. The science has evolved — and so has the conversation. Here's what you actually need to know about menopausal hormone therapy.

Dr. Denise Millstine discusses how books can transform difficult health conversations. Through the Mayo Clinic Read.Talk.Grow podcast, she explorres menopause through powerful novels and memoirs, creating a new way to understand this natural transition. From supernatural thrillers to honest memoirs, these books offer a fresh perspective on the menopause journey.

Your 40s are a powerful decade of change—and opportunity. From hormonal shifts and heart health to strength training and mental clarity, this guide offers the essential tools, screenings, and insights every woman needs to thrive in midlife.

Did you know October is recognized as Menopause Month? We thought we’d answer some common questions about Menopause.