Let’s be honest: perimenopause can feel like a bit of a chaotic ride. One minute you’re dealing with unpredictable cycles, and the next you’re staring into the fridge forgetting what you walked into the kitchen for.
That’s why we gathered a powerhouse panel of experts on June 18th, 2026, for our Estrogen, Interrupted Perimenopause Q&A event at the Science Museum of Virginia. We joined forces with the authors of Estrogen, Interrupted, OB/GYNs Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Dr. Amy Voedisch, plus Richmond’s own perimenopause specialists from VPFW and VCU, to break down the science behind what’s actually happening to our bodies.
We want to keep the conversation and the support going. To help you feel validated, informed, and completely in control of your health journey, we’ve compiled our most trusted resources, from science-backed books and articles that will give you clarity and guidance to podcasts and social accounts breaking down the latest research. All come from unbiased, certified perimenopause experts.
Dive in below to access the relief and clarity you deserve right from home.
Recommended Reading: The Perimenopause Bookshelf
We highly recommend these two evidence-based, no-nonsense guides to understanding your changing body. They cut through the noise and give you real medical science.
Estrogen, Interrupted by Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Dr. Amy Voedisch – Written by our guest speakers, this book is your roadmap for navigating the hormonal roller coaster with clarity and confidence.
The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter – A fiercely detailed, empowering guide from a renowned OB/GYN that counters societal myths with hard science.
In Your Earbuds: Podcasts & Experts to Follow
Perfect for your morning walk or commute, these podcasts and social channels offer daily doses of medical expertise, fitness advice, and relatable laughs.
OvaryActive Podcast – Hosted by our brilliant guest panelists, Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Dr. Amy Voedisch. Tune in for candid, deeply informative conversations about aging, hormones, and midlife health. Start from the beginning or browse some of our favorite episodes:
- “Your Brain on Peri,” a 3-part series of the OvaryActive Podcast with Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Dr. Amy Voedisch
- Episode 12: Your Brain on Peri: Mood
- Episode 13: Your Brain on Peri: Cognition
- Episode 14: Your brain on Peri: Sleep
- Episode 21: Hormones Hocus Pocus: Lab Testing in Perimenopause
- Episode 30: Topical Viagra & Hot Flash Chaos: The Menopause Conference Recap You Didn’t Ask For (includes a guest appearance by VPFW’s Dr. Emily Stone!)
- Episode 33: Do I Need Birth Control or Hormone Therapy?
- Episode 40: Brain Docs, Part 1: Brain Fog, Dementia Fears, & Perimenopause
- Episode 41: Brain Docs, Part 2: Migraines, Hormones, & Perimenopause
- Episode 43: Dr. Kemi Doll on Black Women, Perimenopause, and the Womb Care We’re Still Getting Wrong
Strong is a Mindset Podcast with Dr. Carrie Holland – A fantastic resource for shifting your perspective on wellness, habits, and building mental and physical strength during life transitions.
@DocLyssFitness on Instagram with Dr. Alyssa Olenick – Dr. Lyss breaks down the actual exercise science for women, making heavy lifting and cardiovascular health approachable and highly effective.
Deep-Dive Articles: Symptoms & Treatment Options
If you’re looking for quick, actionable medical insights on specific challenges, check out these highly requested articles from our team:
4 Benefits of Menopause Hormone Therapy: What You Need to Know – Demystifying MHT (formerly HRT) and looking at how it protects your heart, bones, and quality of life.
Brain Fog During Perimenopause: Causes and Coping Strategies – No, you aren’t losing your mind. Here is why brain fog happens during this stage of life and how to manage it.
Perimenopause and Fatigue: Tips for Boosting Your Energy Levels – Practical lifestyle and medical tweaks to combat that unique, bone-deep exhaustion that perimenopausal women often experience.
Strength Training for Bone Health: Resources to Help You Get Started – Why lifting weights becomes your ultimate superpower for preventing osteoporosis as estrogen declines.
Bookmark our Perimenopause Resource Hub
For a comprehensive, regularly updated library of medical guides, video clips, and expert insights curated by our local clinical team, make sure to bookmark the VPFW Perimenopause Resource Hub. More content to come!
Schedule a consultation with one of our Richmond, VA specialists if you’re looking for relief from perimenopause or menopause symptoms.
Last updated July 2, 2026
