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Embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment with PAUZ. We have curated and synthesized evidence on what is happening and what you can do!

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What's your "PAUZ"?

Whether it is night sweats, brain fog, dry and itchy eyes, an itchy vagina, menopause belly, or all of the above, we’ve got you!

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Perimenopause

You might not even know you are in perimenopause!

Some typical signs: a change in your period and the presence of one or more of over 34 symptoms including hot flashes, mood swings, difficulty focusing, body aches and pains.

Don't worry we've got you!

Menopause

Menopause is thrown around to mean a lot of things.

This is really the one point in time where your period has stopped for 12 consecutive months.

This does not mean menopause is done! In fact, after this you remain in postmenopause and can experience symptoms and risks to your brain, heart, bones, and more!

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Want to learn more?

Curious if you might be in menopause, what stage, and what it all means? We’ve got a quiz for that.

Resources to help you

PAUZ has resources for all parts of your lifestyle:

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Food & Nutrition

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Mental Health

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Sexual Health

Nourish to Flourish: Fuel Your Body, Fuel Your Life!

Learn about healthy eating, including how to tackle decades of food discourse, and how to tailor your eating to support menopause. Find nutritional styles that can support weight management and health.

Get Moving, Keep Grooving

Learn about physical activity including cardiovascular training, strength training and mobility to support your physical, mental, and sexual health. 

Elevate your Mental Wellness & Shine Bright

Learn about training your mindset and effective strategies to promote mental wellness during menopause.

Medications and Supplements

Learn about hormone and non-hormone medications as well as supplements and nutraceuticals that exist and get a firm grasp on their efficacy and suitability for you.

Grab Life by the Ovaries

Enjoy our free resources and community and start feeling empowered today.

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Menopause 101

Learn about stages of menopause, what happens and other great info! We have included some tools to help you out.

Advocating & Taking Charge Like a Boss

Learn how to advocate for yourself and access tools to get the help you need when you need it. 

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Hot Topics

If you have a question or challenge, this section will have the answers!

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Hot Mess

Find information on vasomotor symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, night sweats and heart palpitations.

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Pink Parts

Find information on the symptoms that impact your vagina, bladder, and sexual health, and ways to empower your sexual diva and heat up your pink parts.

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Zombie Apocalypse

Learn what happens to your sleep during menopause and what you can do to catch the most ZZZZZZs.

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Let's Get Physical

Learn all things ‘physical’ here from muscles, bones, joints, hair, nails, and skin to mystery ailments that pop up like nerve tingling, tinnitus and frozen shoulder.

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Take the quiz below to learn more about how PAUZ can help you feel empowered and understood.

What is menopause, and when does it typically begin?

Menopause usually begins in the fabulous 40s or 50s, but it's as punctual as a cat—shows up when it wants. Some experience it earlier, especially if they've had surgery or medical treatment that affects the ovaries. Menopause marks the end of menstrual cycles and is officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a period. While it is used as an umbrella term to cover perimenopause and postmenopause, it really represents a single point in time, the day you officially missed your period for 12 consecutive months.

What are the signs that I’m entering menopause?

The first signals of perimenopause are typically a change in your period. A change in timing, duration, and heaviness. If you find yourself shedding clothes like it's summer in the Sahara or feeling moodier than a teenager, you might be getting some signals. Other signs include sleep disturbances, memory lapses, and saying goodbye to regular periods. In fact there are over 34 symptoms impacting almost every system in your body impacting your physical, sexual, and mental functioning and health. 

How do perimenopause and postmenopause differ from menopause?

Perimenopause is the start of menopause where estrogen and progesterone begin to decline and your body tries to compensate, creating an internal  rollercoaster ride. Your cycle gets irregular, and symptoms start popping up. Postmenopause is the stretch after you’ve hit the 12-month mark without a period. Menopause is the grand milestone in between. Think of it as the main event flanked by the pre-show and the after-party. This does not mean symptoms cease necessarily and introduces increased risks for osteoporosis, heart disease, and other metabolic chronic diseases.