“For many years, women were just told it’s part of aging. Deal with it. And it was sort of a shroud of secrecy, what happens in perimenopause and menopause.” Menopause specialist, Patricia Handler from Northwestern Medicine, reviews common symptoms and explains why women don’t have to suffer in silence.

A door has been opened in recent years surrounding the availability of information and discussion of menopause in the media and beyond. “I think that gives us a language and a permission to start having conversations with our friends, our family, our employers, our moms, about what's happening.” Dr. Karen Horst shares her perspective on the value of having open dialogue about menopause, including in the work place.

"Women must advocate for themselves…if you want to find help, it’s out there for you.” Essential advice for seeking menopause and #perimenopause care from Patricia Handler from Northwestern Medicine.

Don’t Put Me On Pause (DPOP) was founded, in part, due to our own personal search for perimenopause and menopause information, where we discovered a gap in credible information online. Based on what I’ve learned through my work at DPOP and beyond, I’d like to share my personal story.

It feels like we’re finally ready to have a conversation about menopause. Menopause expert, Patricia Handler from Northwestern Medicine reminds us why we should keep the conversation going.

Menopause symptoms can be confusing and frustrating, sometimes even overlapping with symptoms of other conditions. A new over-the-counter menopause stage indicator can help estimate the menopause stage. But what are the pros and cons?

Is your doctor dismissing your concerns or uncomfortable talking about menopause? It may be time to change providers. Certified Menopause Practitioner Patricia Handler from Northwestern Medicine shares advice for finding a menopause specialist.

Since the conception of DPOP, I’ve been having conversations about menopause and perimenopause with friends, family, and colleagues—even my therapist. And, I’ve noticed that once you get the discussion started, everyone has something to share. We are all going through this transition in one way or another.

Doctor visits can sometimes feel rushed, and for some reason, intimidating. Particularly, when it comes to discussing symptoms of menopause or perimenopause.