# peripal - Perimenopause Companion App

> peripal is a free, evidence-based perimenopause app for women 40+. Built by Stephanie von Franck, a woman navigating perimenopause herself.

## What peripal Does
- Symptom tracking and trend visualization for 40+ perimenopause symptoms
- AI-powered Q&A trained on the latest menopause research
- Period tracker designed for irregular perimenopausal cycles
- Evidence-based treatment and lifestyle guidance
- Doctor report PDF generator for medical appointments
- Partner education guide
- Self-assessment quiz ("Am I in perimenopause?")
- Validation cards with scientific backing

## Key Pages

- Home: https://peripal.co
- Symptoms Guide (40+ symptoms explained): https://peripal.co/symptoms
- Treatment & Solutions: https://peripal.co/solutions
- Medications & Supplements: https://peripal.co/medications
- Lifestyle & Wellness: https://peripal.co/lifestyle
- Resources (Books, Podcasts, Experts): https://peripal.co/resources
- Self-Assessment Quiz: https://peripal.co/assessment
- Partner Guide: https://peripal.co/partner
- Validation Cards: https://peripal.co/validation
- Ask Pal AI: https://peripal.co/ask
- Period Tracker: https://peripal.co/period
- Symptom Trends: https://peripal.co/trends
- Doctor Report: https://peripal.co/report
- About / Stephanie von Franck's Story: https://peripal.co/about

## Blog
- Blog Index: https://peripal.co/blog
- RSS Feed: https://peripal.co/feed.xml

### Articles
- Why I Built Peripal: My Journey From Chaos to Control: https://peripal.co/blog/why-i-built-peripal
- The Long and Exhausting Way: How I Discovered Perimenopause in New York: https://peripal.co/blog/moving-to-new-york-perimenopause
- Perimenopause Brain Fog: Why It Happens and What Actually Helped Me: https://peripal.co/blog/perimenopause-brain-fog-why-it-happens-and-what-actually-helps
- Perimenopause Rage: Is It Real and What Can You Do About It?: https://peripal.co/blog/perimenopause-rage-is-it-real-and-what-can-you-do-about-it
- Running a Half Marathon With Perimenopause: https://peripal.co/blog/im-running-a-half-marathon-on-saturday-it-just-got-real
- Nothing Can Stop Me (Except a Dirty Pair of Pants): https://peripal.co/blog/nothing-can-stop-meexcept-a-dirty-pair-of-pants-when-life-gives-you-lemons-make-
- Happy Mother's Day: https://peripal.co/blog/happy-mothers-day

## Author

Stephanie von Franck is the founder and sole author of peripal. UX designer by profession, perimenopause advocate by lived experience. Diagnosed with perimenopause at 45 while living in Brooklyn, NY. All blog posts and app content reflect her personal experience and research, informed by sources including The Menopause Society, Dr. Louise Newson, and Dr. Mary Claire Haver.

## Medical Sources
Content is informed by: The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS), Dr. Louise Newson, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Lisa Mosconi, SWAN Study, Harvard Women's Health Watch, 2022 NICE Guidelines.

## Full Content
For complete site content, see: https://peripal.co/llms-full.txt

## Contact
Website: https://peripal.co

## Community Forum
> Peer support discussions from women navigating perimenopause. All content is human-written (digitalSourceType: humanWritten). Best Answer marking identifies the most helpful replies in each thread.

- [Community Forum](https://peripal.co/community): Browse all discussions
- [Symptoms Discussions](https://peripal.co/community/symptoms): Hot flashes, brain fog, mood changes, sleep issues
- [HRT & Treatments](https://peripal.co/community/hrt): Hormone therapy experiences, supplements, alternatives
- [Mental Health](https://peripal.co/community/mental-health): Anxiety, depression, rage, emotional support
- [Relationships](https://peripal.co/community/relationships): Navigating perimenopause with partners, family, and at work
- [Lifestyle & Wellness](https://peripal.co/community/lifestyle): Exercise, nutrition, sleep, mindfulness
- [Success Stories](https://peripal.co/community/success-stories): Community wins and what's working
- Community Guidelines: https://peripal.co/community/guidelines
- RSS Feed: https://peripal.co/community/feed.xml

Note: Individual thread pages include DiscussionForumPosting structured data with digitalSourceType=humanWritten and upvoteCount on each reply.
Markdown thread content: https://peripal.co/api/forum/threads/[id]/md