Opinion: How the perimenopause movement is hurting women
The perimenopause movement is criticized for portraying women as victims of their hormones, according to experts Patricia Bencivenga and Adriane Fugh-Berman. They argue that this narrative not only misrepresents women's experiences but also promotes unnecessary medical treatments. The discussion highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of perimenopause and its symptoms.
- ▪Experts argue that the perimenopause movement portrays women as slaves to their hormones.
- ▪The definition of perimenopause is not standardized and can vary widely.
- ▪There has been a recent uptick in interest and discussion surrounding perimenopause, particularly since 2023.
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OpinionFirst Opinion Podcast How the perimenopause movement is hurting women Two experts say it portrays women as slaves to their hormones — while selling them products they don’t need Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article By Torie BoschMay 23, 2026 Editor, First Opinion Torie Bosch[email protected]Torie Bosch is the First Opinion editor at STAT. Below is a lightly edited, AI-generated transcript of the “First Opinion Podcast” interview with Patricia Bencivenga and Adriane Fugh-Berman. Be sure to sign up for the weekly “First Opinion Podcast” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Get alerts about each new episode by signing up for the “First Opinion Podcast” newsletter.
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