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How do I find help with my menopause symptoms or concerns?

While medical advice cannot be provided to you, Dr. Haver created our Menopause Empowerment Guide to provide you with information to assist you in your journey! It is a resource that can help you understand the journey better and prepare for speaking

How can I find a clinician | healthcare practitioner to help me with menopause support?

Clinician Referrals. We have created an unbiased referral database | clinicians list to aggregate caregivers that have made a positive difference in women’s lives by providing excellent menopause care or a pain-free procedure experience.  Submit your

Where do I find British menopause resources?

Here are resources provided at the British Menopause Society webpage. They have an extensive resources page.

Where can I find Canadian menopause resources?

Menopause Foundation of Canada (MFC). Their Story – We had looked forward to menopause as a time of freedom and an exciting second act in life. Instead, we were blindsided by a host of symptoms we did not appreciate were part of the menopause transit

Where can I find international menopause resources?

Here are resources provided at the International Menopause Society's website. It includes a variety of fact sheets on menopause topics.

How do I know if I am experiencing peri|menopause?

We have developed a Peri | Menopause Quiz that will take you through a series of questions to help you determine if you are experiencing symptoms that could be related to peri | menopause. The quiz will measure the intensity of your symptoms and help

Is hormone therapy right for me?

We are unable to make any personal recommendations on whether or not Hormone Therapy (HT) is right for you. We do believe that every person is worthy of the conversation. We recommend having this conversation with your prescribing healthcare practiti

Is testosterone right for me?

While we cannot provide medical advice, there may be specific reasons to prescribe testosterone.  If someone is experiencing Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD), testosterone may be helpful. Here is a comprehensive article that you may find inte

Is it okay to start HRT/HT?

The decision to take HRT is a very personal one and one that warrants a discussion with your healthcare physician.  It is generally considered safe to start HRT/HT within the first 10 years of menopause (defined as the 365th day you don't have a peri

What is the difference between bio-identical HRT and synthetic HRT?

FDA-approved bio-identical hormones, also known as bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), are commercially manufactured by pharmaceutical companies following strict regulatory guidelines. They are manufactured as standardized medications w

What is the difference between FDA approved HRT and compounded HRT?

There are FDA-approved bio-identical and synthetic hormones, that are commercially manufactured by pharmaceutical companies following strict regulatory guidelines. They are manufactured as standardized medications with precise dosages and forms (mean