It’s official—September 22nd is the 1st ever World Perimenopause Awareness Day! Brought to you by Perry and the National Menopause Foundation. This historic initiative aims to raise awareness about the often misunderstood phase of (peri)menopause. ⁠

Here are a few key facts to know:

It can start earlier than you think

Perimenopause typically begins in women in their 40s, but it can start as early as the mid-30s and last until menopause, which usually occurs around age 51.

Your hormones fluctuate significantly
During perimenopause, estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate significantly, leading to irregular menstrual cycles and a variety of symptoms.

Symptoms vary among women
Symptoms can include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and changes in libido. The intensity and frequency of these symptoms vary widely among women.

It often manifests emotionally
Perimenopause can significantly impact emotional wellbeing, leading to mood swings, anxiety, and depression. These emotional changes are often linked to hormonal fluctuations and life stressors.

Feeling foggy? It can be peri
Many women report experiencing memory lapses and difficulties with concentration, often referred to as "brain fog," during perimenopause.

There is no one-journey-fits-all
Every woman's experience with perimenopause is unique. The duration, severity, and type of symptoms can differ, highlighting the importance of personalized healthcare and support.

We've are long time collaborators with Perry and are proud to collaborate with the to help women of all ages prepares for (peri)menopause. Here are a few resources we've created together to help you manage (peri)menopause:

• 5 Tips for a Better Sleep During (Peri) Menopause
• Managing Perimenopause in the Workplace 

At Become, we are dedicated to creating solutions for some of the top symptoms of (peri)menopause:

• Hot flashes, night sweats: our Anti-Flush™ clothing is proven to help women effectively manage these debilitating symptoms
• Irregular bleeding, urinary incontinence: Whether you have irregular bleeding or urinary incontinence (or anything in between), you can count our leakproof panties to keep you dry and comfortable
• Itchy skin: increased skin sensitivity and dehydration are often forgotten side effects of the menopause. Our HydraDerma fabric is dermatologically developed to reduce the loss of moisture and protect skin by acting as a barrier to irritants to soothe irritated skin and offering relief from itching.