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Whether you’re logging miles on the trail or finding stillness on the mat, menopause can be an unwelcome disruption to your training and day-to-day routine. Its symptoms can be powerful, throwing you off balance—physically, emotionally, and in your closest relationships. But you shouldn’t sit out joy during this transitional season of life—help is available. Board-certified gynecologist Dr. Alyssa Dweck, chief medical officer at Bonafide Health, shares why seeking relief for menopause symptoms is a powerful act of self-care. Bonafide is a trusted resource redefining women’s health with clinically studied, hormone-free solutions for menopause relief. From hot flashes to sleep disruption, dryness to skin changes, the right support can help you stay active, feel good in your body, and stay intertwined in the life you love.
Outside: What is the new era of women’s health?
Dr. Dweck: Menopause isn’t a disease. It’s a natural life event that impacts us all differently. For too long, women navigating menopause have been left with one-size-fits-all options: hormones, prescriptions, or just tough it out. Bonafide offers safe, hormone-free products to support your body naturally, so you can keep showing up on the mat, the trail, or wherever you feel most alive. Alongside Bonafide’s clinically studied products, we also provide medically vetted education resources and a helpful quiz to help you find personalized relief.
Why should women seek treatment for their menopause symptoms?
Relief from menopause symptoms is available—even for the most debilitating and nagging symptoms. Hot flashes and night sweats, known in medical terms as vasomotor symptoms, are the hallmark symptoms of menopause, and for many women, they can be disruptive to physical activity and daily life. Running or other workouts that were once routine can be unmanageable.
Hormone therapy (HT) with estrogen and progesterone, if one still has a uterus, is very effective for these symptoms. For women who start hormone therapy within ten years of menopause or before age 60, the latest research suggests it can be both safe and beneficial in many ways, including bone health.
That said, not everyone can or wants to take hormones. And there are clinically studied nondrug, nonhormonal options. For example, supplements like Bonafide’s Thermella for hot flashes and night sweats. Thermella is naturally derived and supported by randomized controlled trials, the gold standard in research. Seeking treatment can help you stay connected to the activities that support your health and happiness—like running, yoga, biking, and more.
Can menopause shift your rhythm, even in your relationships?
Menopause can affect intimacy on multiple levels. Low estrogen reduces vaginal blood flow, leading to dryness and discomfort. In addition, lower testosterone due to age or menopause can affect libido, orgasm potential, and overall sexual satisfaction.
But this doesn’t mean passion has to fade—it just means your body needs different support. Revaree Plus restores moisture without hormones, while Ristela supports blood flow and has been clinically shown to improve sexual satisfaction. Because intimacy, like movement, is meant to feel good.
What are some of the lesser-known symptoms that signal you might be entering perimenopause?
Typical symptoms of perimenopause include irregular periods, hot flashes, and mood swings, but other less commonly known symptoms I see in practice include skin changes (acne, dryness, and fine lines), hair thinning, joint aches, and burning tongue. Sleep disruption is also common, often triggered by night sweats and mood changes like irritability.
If you’re noticing any of these subtle first symptoms or new discomforts, start tracking them. Keep a journal or use a health app to log changes in your cycle, sleep, energy, mood, and skin or hair health. Observing patterns can help you identify whether you’re entering perimenopause and guide more productive conversations with your healthcare provider.
How do Bonafide’s products differ from others on the market?
We have a powerhouse team of scientists committed to advancing women’s health and performance with clinical research. Unlike other brands, our clinical trials are done with the actual products you’ll use—not just isolated ingredients.
Like an athlete choosing a training plan tailored to specific goals, we start by identifying naturally derived ingredients with mechanisms of action. Products go through rigorous lab, preclinical, and gold-standard, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials. The result is a suite of products that empower women to take back control from menopause symptoms and continue an active lifestyle through their transition.
Bonafide is a leading women’s health company specializing in relief from perimenopause and menopause symptoms. Bonafide is committed to providing safe, hormone-free, and clinically studied relief that works with a woman’s body—not against it—to support her unique health needs. To learn more, visit hellobonafide.com
