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Peri & Pause - The Menopause Center, PLLC - is a midlife women's healthcare center in North Carolina focused on treating the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause with hormonal and non-hormonal evidence-based treatments.

🚨 Today’s a big day for midlife women’s health!The FDA is hosting a live expert panel discussion on menopause and hormon...
07/17/2025

🚨 Today’s a big day for midlife women’s health!

The FDA is hosting a live expert panel discussion on menopause and hormone therapy—streaming today from 1–3 PM ET on the FDA’s YouTube channel.

Some of the most respected voices in this field—Dr. Kelly Casperson, Dr. Rachel Rubin, and Dr. Jim Simon—will be participating. These advocates are true heroes in the fight for better, evidence-based care for women in midlife.

đź’¬ Topics on the table:

Removing the outdated and misleading black box warning on vaginal estrogen

Advocating for a FDA-approved testosterone product for women

Calling for more research on menopause and midlife women's health

This is a conversation that matters. Don’t miss it—tune in live and be part of the movement for change.

đź“ş Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/user/USFoodandDrugAdmin

Words matter — especially in midlife women's healthcare.The Lancet Oncology recently published findings on hormone thera...
07/12/2025

Words matter — especially in midlife women's healthcare.

The Lancet Oncology recently published findings on hormone therapy in women under 55, but once again, the language being used is causing confusion.

In a CBS interview, a physician stated that breast cancer risk increased in the “estrogen and progesterone” arm of the study — implying natural, bioidentical progesterone was the cause. But what was actually used in the study was a synthetic progestin, NOT micronized progesterone. That distinction is not minor. It’s critical.

This isn’t new. Research has long suggested that synthetic progestins — like medroxyprogesterone acetate — MAY be associated with increased breast cancer risk. But bioidentical progesterone does not show the same risk profile.

Yet, the term “progestogens” continues to be used broadly — lumping together progestins (synthetic) and progesterone (bioidentical, plant-based) as if they are interchangeable. They are NOT.

This kind of imprecision in language creates confusion. It fuels fear. And it drives women away from safe, effective, evidence-based hormone therapy that could dramatically improve their quality of life.

We owe women better.
Better science. Better reporting. Better language.
Because misinformation doesn’t just mislead — it harms.

This must stop. Period.

➡️ The researchers further stated that they did not consider alcohol intake, physical activity or BRCA1/2 status in the study which may contribute to bias.

“Yes, we can do that here.”You might hear that phrase a lot when you’re searching for menopause care.But perimenopause a...
07/12/2025

“Yes, we can do that here.”
You might hear that phrase a lot when you’re searching for menopause care.
But perimenopause and menopause aren’t something to rush through in a 10-minute visit.

They’re complex. They’re personal.
And they deserve time, attention, and expertise. đź©şđź’¬

At Peri & Pause, we only care for midlife women.
We offer care that’s thoughtful, evidence-based, and built around you.
We don’t squeeze you into a system that wasn’t designed for this phase of life.

We believe every woman deserves to decide what kind of care she wants.
Some may be looking for a quick solution.
Others want something deeper — time to ask questions, space to be heard, a provider who really gets it.

If that sounds like what you’re looking for, we’re here.
And this is what makes Peri & Pause different. đź’—

🎆 Happy Independence Day from Peri & Pause! 🇺🇸Today, we’re celebrating more than fireworks—we’re honoring the spirit of ...
07/05/2025

🎆 Happy Independence Day from Peri & Pause! 🇺🇸

Today, we’re celebrating more than fireworks—we’re honoring the spirit of the Fourth: strength, resilience, and the freedom to feel like you again.

Midlife can be a powerful season, especially when you’re supported, seen, and cared for.

Here’s to joyful moments, renewed energy, and a little peace and quiet this Independence Day. 💙❤️

07/01/2025

Perimenopause captures a window of prevention. Why are we not treating preventatively during the time of maximal rate of bone loss and prior to severe mood symptoms and prior to changes in anatomical structure especially “down below“? YOU are not too young.

Women know their own bodies better than anyone else. We know when there is a shift. Often times it’s broad or vague and difficult to express. You deserve to be heard and LISTENED to. You deserve to be fully informed and cared for by an expert in midlife women’s care. You deserve to be EDUCATED and EMPOWERED with knowledge to make solid decisions for yourself and your body as it changes

We’re here for it. 💞

Midlife women’s healthcare… as it should be.

Midlife plot twist: I can do 11 full push-ups! 💪🏻💪🏽💪🏾Turns out, that’s not just a flex—it’s a sign of solid heart health...
06/25/2025

Midlife plot twist: I can do 11 full push-ups! 💪🏻💪🏽💪🏾

Turns out, that’s not just a flex—it’s a sign of solid heart health, bone strength, and functional fitness (thank you, science 👩🏻‍🔬).

Dr. Vonda Wright (double-boarded, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon 🌟) recently said 11 push-ups is a midlife health benchmark—and we’re celebrating every rep. Because strong is the new standard. 🧍‍♀️➡️🦸‍♀️

Who’s with us?

📦 Online hormone therapy companies can be a great starting point for some women—especially when access to care is limite...
06/23/2025

📦 Online hormone therapy companies can be a great starting point for some women—especially when access to care is limited or you're just trying to get your foot in the door.

But what we offer at Peri & Pause is different.

This isn’t a transaction. It’s a relationship.

We take the time to get to know you—not just your symptoms or your labs, but your goals, your story, your life in this season. You’re not just starting hormone therapy… you’re partnering with a nurse practitioner who can walk with you through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

From hormones to heart health, from fatigue to pelvic care—this is whole woman care, delivered with heart, expertise, and integrity.

Because you deserve more than symptom checklists and auto-renewals. You deserve someone who knows you.

🌀 Confused about perimenopause and hormone therapy? You’re not alone — and neither are many providers.The reality is tha...
06/21/2025

🌀 Confused about perimenopause and hormone therapy? You’re not alone — and neither are many providers.

The reality is that most clinicians receive little to no formal training in menopause care. So when women bring up symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, sleep issues, low libido, or joint pain, they’re often dismissed—or offered antidepressants or birth control instead of actual hormone therapy.

To make things more complicated, many providers were taught that hormone therapy is harmful, based on outdated or misinterpreted research. If your provider seems hesitant to treat or unsure about how to prescribe the right type of hormone, it’s not because they don’t care — it’s because they were never properly trained.

💡 That’s why it’s okay—and important—to advocate for yourself.
If you’re not getting clear answers, or if your provider isn’t comfortable treating your symptoms, you can ask for a referral to a certified menopause specialist.

There is evidence-based and evidence-informed care out there. And you deserve to feel like yourself again. đź’ž

Peri & Pause is here for it, every single day... midlife women's healthcare as it should be.

✨ Did you know that nurse practitioners are leading the way in menopause care?We start with a foundation in nursing — a ...
06/20/2025

✨ Did you know that nurse practitioners are leading the way in menopause care?

We start with a foundation in nursing — a profession that has been ranked the most trusted in the U.S. for over 20 consecutive years — and build on it with advanced education and clinical training to become NPs.

That means we bring both clinical expertise and deep compassion to every encounter.

In menopause care, this matters more than ever. Because it's not just about prescribing hormones — it’s about listening to women, understanding their full story, and guiding them through one of the most transformational seasons of life with evidence-based, evidence-informed, whole-person care.

Nurse practitioners are uniquely equipped to do just that — and women are noticing.

Here’s to the NPs showing up, speaking truth, and changing lives. 💛

We absolutely LOVE our NPs!

06/14/2025

It's also freeing to know you're not “too old” to start hormone therapy, which begins with a nuanced and informed discussion.

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