Perimenopause

Meet Jeanne Lefebvre, Nurse Clinician at Coral As a licensed Nurse Clinician, Jeanne brings both clinical expertise and deep compassion to her work. She is passionate about women’s health from a global perspective, with a particular interest in sexual health and well-being. Jeanne holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and completed graduate studies in...

Many women remain understandably hesitant about hormone therapy. Much of this hesitation, along with the anxiety and fear that sometimes comes with it, can likely be traced back to one high-profile study. The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study, published on July 17, 2002, in JAMA, significantly changed how hormone therapy was viewed and prescribed. Its...

Midlife is a powerful and transformative time in a woman’s life, a bridge between younger and older adulthood. It’s a phase filled with growth, change, and often, a whole lot of responsibility. For many women, the midlife years bring a unique set of stressors: aging parents, growing children, demanding careers, shifting relationships, and often little...

Midlife is a time of immense change for many women. If maintaining your weight and strength feels harder than it did in your 20s and 30s, you’re not alone. It’s not that your body is failing you; it’s simply evolving and asking for a different kind of support. When it comes to muscles, they follow...

Perimenopause and menopause is a time of profound change for women; marked by the gradual decline in estrogen and progesterone, eventually leading to the end of menstrual cycles. This hormonal transition can cause a wide range of symptoms, from hot flashes and mood swings to vaginal dryness and bone loss. Since every midlife journey is...

Trying to explain a migraine to someone who’s never had one is like describing a storm to someone who’s only ever known sunshine. It’s impossible to fully grasp until you’ve been caught in it yourself. The pain can be blinding, pulsing, and deeply disruptive—yet remains invisible to the outside world. This invisibility is what makes...

Vaginal dryness is a topic few feel comfortable discussing. It’s intimate, deeply personal, and often distressing. Yet, it remains quite common, affecting over 50% of menopausal women. As estrogen levels decline, the vaginal tissues can become thinner and drier. This fragile tissue often leads to discomfort during everyday activities and intimacy alike.  Despite its prevalence,...

For many, hot flashes are the hallmark symptom of menopause, affecting up to 75% of women during this transition. They can strike suddenly, leaving you flushed, sweaty, and uncomfortable for one to five minutes at a time. It may come as a surprise, but hot flashes can last seven to ten years, for up to 80% of menopausal women—disrupting sleep,...

The Femtech movement has gone from buzzword to billion-dollar sector in less than a decade. But for geneticist, entrepreneur, author and advocate Dr. Brittany Barreto, it’s much more than a trend. In this interview, Coral CEO Fiona Lake Waslander sat down with Dr. Barreto to hear her insights on why women’s health has historically been...

If you are experiencing changes in your body and are wondering if they are related to menopause, this guide will help you understand the distinct symptoms, health impacts, and management strategies for both perimenopause and menopause.  Understanding these natural life transitions and their differences will help you navigate this important phase of life with confidence....