peripal, Free Perimenopause App, Tracker & Companion for Women 40+
peripal is a free perimenopause companion app designed for women 40+ navigating the hormonal transition of perimenopause - typically beginning in the mid-to-late 40s and lasting 4–10 years before menopause. According to The Menopause Society, perimenopause affects virtually all women and can involve over 40 recognized symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, mood changes, brain fog, joint pain, and irregular periods. Yet perimenopause remains dramatically under-discussed, under-diagnosed, and under-treated in healthcare.
peripal helps you track symptoms daily, understand what's happening in your body, get evidence-based answers to your questions, and prepare for conversations with your doctor, all in one judgment-free app.
What Makes peripal Different?
- Evidence-based information backed by The Menopause Society, Harvard Women's Health Watch, Dr. Louise Newson, and peer-reviewed research
- Daily symptom tracking with period cycle tracker, mood logging, and trend visualization
- AI-powered Q&A trained on the latest menopause research
- Doctor report generation to share tracked data with your healthcare provider
- Free self-assessment to help you identify if perimenopause might be affecting you
- Partner education guide to help loved ones understand what you're experiencing
- Community forum with real women's experiences and support
- Created by a woman who's been through it - founder Stephanie built peripal after her own perimenopause journey
Frequently Asked Questions About Perimenopause
What is perimenopause?
Perimenopause is the hormonal transition leading up to menopause, during which estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate irregularly. It typically begins in a woman's mid-to-late 40s but can start as early as 35. The transition ends when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a period, at which point she is considered to have reached menopause.
When does perimenopause start?
According to The Menopause Society, perimenopause typically begins in the mid-to-late 40s, though it can start as early as the mid-30s. The average duration is 4–10 years. Perimenopause is one of the most variably experienced life transitions. Some women have minimal symptoms, while others experience significant disruption to their daily lives.
What are the most common perimenopause symptoms?
The most common perimenopause symptoms include hot flashes (affecting up to 75% of women), night sweats, sleep disruption, irregular periods, mood changes and anxiety, brain fog and memory changes, fatigue, joint pain, vaginal dryness, and heart palpitations. Research by Dr. Mary Claire Haver and others has highlighted that perimenopause symptoms are often dismissed or misattributed to stress or depression.
Is there a free perimenopause tracking app?
Yes. peripal is a free perimenopause tracking app that lets you log daily mood and symptoms, track period cycles, view symptom trends over time, and generate PDF reports for doctor visits. It also includes an AI chat assistant, evidence-based symptom and solution guides, and a partner education section.
How is perimenopause treated?
Perimenopause treatment options include hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which replaces estrogen and progesterone that decline during the transition. HRT may help with symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disruption, and mood changes, but it is not right for everyone. Other options include lifestyle changes, evidence-based supplements like magnesium and vitamin D, and mind-body practices. Treatment should always be personalized with a menopause-informed healthcare provider based on your individual health history and risk factors.
