10/18/2025
Menopause and perimenopause symptoms have been incredibly misunderstood by physicians for years. Again and again, we hear stories like, “I went to the GP … she said you just have to get over it. She said you can’t take a tablet for everything.”
Or
“They seemed really willing to repeatedly prescribe loads of different forms of drugs, and yet unbelievably resistant to prescribing my own hormones back to me.”
After hearing these answers myself, I realized something had to change. I had to be the change I wanted to see.
Our name, Halcyon, is inspired by the Greek word alkyon—a mythical bird sent to calm the wind and waves. Halcyon means a serene state where the body and mind can reset. It’s when thriving becomes possible and energy feels new again. It’s the promise we make to our patients.
The most important step is to talk—really talk—about symptoms. These conversations reveal more than any blood panel ever could. Yet, this is where medicine falters. Too many physicians grow dismissive, trained by medical school to read numbers, not listen to the person in front of them. To remember they are individuals separate from numbers on a page.
Menopause is not just a storm of symptoms. It’s a turning point—one that disrupts daily life and leaves individuals more vulnerable to cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and weight gain.
Finally, the FDA has acknowledged the benefits of hormone therapy, admitting that the risks have been overstated. In July 2025, an expert panel moved to remove the black box warning on these treatments—an incredible step forward.
Half of the population will experience menopause at some point in their lives. So let’s talk about it—openly, honestly, and together.
