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Practical Resources for Providers Supporting Women Through Midlife

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Perry Academy Core Resource Kit

Patient & Client Handouts

Patient/Client Hand-Out:
Understanding Perimenopause Infosheet
This printable handout is based on Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz’s expert session and offers a comprehensive overview of understanding perimenopause and how perimenopause is assessed and managed. 
Patient/Client Hand-Out:
What Does Estrogen Do?
Infosheet
A clear, accessible overview of estrogen’s role across the body.
Use this to explain the far-reaching impact of hormonal shifts during perimenopause and beyond.

Patient/Client Hand-Out: Perimenopause & Cardiovascular Health Infosheet
A simple, evidence-informed guide to help your clients understand how hormonal changes in midlife impact heart health — and what they can do about it. Perfect for use in sessions or as a take-home resource.
Patient/Client Hand-Out:
Perimenopause: Common Misconceptions 
Infosheet
Perimenopause is often misunderstood — by patients and providers alike. This resource bundle addresses common misconceptions that can delay diagnosis and leave patients feeling dismissed.
Patient/Client Hand-Out:
Nutrition for  Bone Health 
Infosheet
Perimenopause is a critical window for protecting bone health — but the role of nutrition is often underestimated. This info sheet provides practical, evidence-based guidance to help support bone health through diet during this transitional stage and beyond.
Social Media Toolbox
Access ready-to-use quotes, reels, and content from Perry Academy instructors. All resources are free to download and share, designed to help you educate your audience and raise awareness about perimenopause with evidence-based information.
Patient/Client Hand-Out:
The Brain-Heart Connection in Perimenopause
Infosheet
 Educational handout explaining how perimenopause brain fog connects to cardiovascular health, emphasizing that declining estrogen affects both brain and heart function similarly. Based on insights from Dr. Jayne Morgan, Cardiologist &
Perry Academy Instructor.
E-Book:
Nutrition During Perimenopause and After Menopause Occurs
Written by Perry Academy Instructor Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN : A comprehensive 155 pages evidence-based guide that explains how hormonal changes influence metabolism, heart health, bone strength, and overall well-being during midlife. Written for health professionals, it translates the latest research into clear, practical nutrition strategies for supporting women through the perimenopause and postmenopause years.
Provider App:
Johns Hopkins Menopause Guide
The Menopause Guide, from the experts at Johns Hopkins Medicine,  is a free resource featuring over 70 evidence-based modules covering a variety of menopause topics such as bone health, guidelines for bone densitometry (DEXA), cardiovascular disease risk factors, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and autoimmune health. It is designed for real-time use at the bedside or in the exam room in both primary and specialty care clinical settings.
Patient/Client Hand-Out:
Musculoskeletal Health in Perimenopause
Infosheet
 Educational handout explaining how perimenopause can affect joints, muscles, tendons, and bones — often long before periods stop. Understanding these changes can help patients stay strong, mobile, and confident as their body shift.
Patient/Client Hand-Out:
Allostatic Load and Perimenopause
Infosheet
A clear, patient friendly overview explaining how chronic stress (allostatic load) impacts perimenopause symptoms and heart health, with specific insight into why women of color may face higher risks and what to watch for.
Patient/Client Hand-Out:
Understanding Obesity and Midlife Health 
Info Sheet

This handout explains the science behind weight gain in midlife, why diets alone don't work, and what evidence-based treatments — including GLP-1 medications — can actually help. Written in plain language, it covers the hormonal drivers of obesity, the MenObesity overlap, medication options, nutrition guidance, and a real patient case study.

Designed to be shared in the clinic or sent home after an appointment. Ideal for any healthcare professional supporting perimenopausal women with weight concerns.

Info sheets for internal usage

Info sheet - Internal Use
Evidence-based Mammography Counseling Patients Effectively
This resource distills evidence based guidance on mammography to support clear, confident patient counseling. Drawing on expert discussion, it reviews when to start and stop screening, how to navigate differing society guidelines, and how to balance benefits and harms through shared decision making. It also addresses breast density, common sources of patient anxiety, and practical language clinicians can use in everyday practice.
Info sheet - Internal Use
Trauma-Informed Perimenopause Care Clinical Pathway
The Trauma-Informed Perimenopause Care Tool is a practical, clinician-ready framework designed to help you navigate one of the most overlooked drivers of symptom complexity in midlife women: the interaction between hormonal shifts and stress physiology.
Report
Perry Academy Patient Insights Report Q1 2026
The Q1 2026 Patient Insights Trend Report gives Perry Academy members a window into what 14,200 perimenopausal women are actually talking about — from anxiety and MHT to pain, sleep, and the moments they felt dismissed by the system. It's real patient data, turned into clinical context you won't find anywhere else.
We add to our resource library regularly to meet the real-world needs of providers like you.
Have a resource you’d love to see?
Send your ideas or requests to academy@heyperry.com — we’re building this together.
Toolkit

Perry Academy Advanced Resource Kit

Patient & Client Handouts

✏️ Want to Customize These Resources?
As a Perry Academy Advanced Member you have access to resources that are adaptable for your practice.
If you'd like to personalize the handouts with your logo, contact details, or tailored messaging,
we’re happy to share the editable Canva version.
📩 Just send a request to academy@heyperry.com and we’ll get you set up.
Patient/Client Hand-Out:
Understanding Perimenopause Infosheet
This printable handout is based on Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz’s expert session and offers a comprehensive overview of understanding perimenopause and how perimenopause is assessed and managed. 
Patient/Client Hand-Out:
What Does Estrogen Do?
Infosheet
A clear, accessible overview of estrogen’s role across the body.
Use this to explain the far-reaching impact of hormonal shifts during perimenopause and beyond.

Patient/Client Hand-Out: Perimenopause & Cardiovascular Health Infosheet
A simple, evidence-informed guide to help your clients understand how hormonal changes in midlife impact heart health — and what they can do about it. Perfect for use in sessions or as a take-home resource.
Patient/Client Hand-Out:
Perimenopause: Common Misconceptions 
Infosheet
Perimenopause is often misunderstood — by patients and providers alike. This resource bundle addresses common misconceptions that can delay diagnosis and leave patients feeling dismissed.
Patient/Client Hand-Out:
Nutrition for  Bone Health 
Infosheet
Perimenopause is a critical window for protecting bone health — but the role of nutrition is often underestimated. This info sheet provides practical, evidence-based guidance to help support bone health through diet during this transitional stage and beyond.
Social Media Toolbox
Access ready-to-use quotes, reels, and content from Perry Academy instructors. All resources are free to download and share, designed to help you educate your audience and raise awareness about perimenopause with evidence-based information.
Patient/Client Hand-Out:
The Brain-Heart Connection in Perimenopause
Infosheet
 Educational handout explaining how perimenopause brain fog connects to cardiovascular health, emphasizing that declining estrogen affects both brain and heart function similarly. Based on insights from Dr. Jayne Morgan, Cardiologist &
Perry Academy Instructor.
E-Book:
Nutrition During Perimenopause and After Menopause Occurs
Written by Perry Academy Instructor Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN : A comprehensive 155 pages evidence-based guide that explains how hormonal changes influence metabolism, heart health, bone strength, and overall well-being during midlife. Written for health professionals, it translates the latest research into clear, practical nutrition strategies for supporting women through the perimenopause and postmenopause years.
Patient/Client Hand-Out:
Musculoskeletal Health in Perimenopause
Infosheet
 Educational handout explaining how perimenopause can affect joints, muscles, tendons, and bones — often long before periods stop. Understanding these changes can help patients stay strong, mobile, and confident as their body shift.
Patient/Client Hand-Out:
Allostatic Load and Perimenopause
Infosheet
A clear, patient friendly overview explaining how chronic stress (allostatic load) impacts perimenopause symptoms and heart health, with specific insight into why women of color may face higher risks and what to watch for.
Patient/Client Hand-Out:
Understanding Obesity and Midlife Health 
Info Sheet

This handout explains the science behind weight gain in midlife, why diets alone don't work, and what evidence-based treatments — including GLP-1 medications — can actually help. Written in plain language, it covers the hormonal drivers of obesity, the MenObesity overlap, medication options, nutrition guidance, and a real patient case study.

Designed to be shared in the clinic or sent home after an appointment. Ideal for any healthcare professional supporting perimenopausal women with weight concerns.

Info sheets for internal usage

Info sheet - Internal Use
Evidence-based Mammography Counseling Patients Effectively
This resource distills evidence based guidance on mammography to support clear, confident patient counseling. Drawing on expert discussion, it reviews when to start and stop screening, how to navigate differing society guidelines, and how to balance benefits and harms through shared decision making. It also addresses breast density, common sources of patient anxiety, and practical language clinicians can use in everyday practice.
Info sheet - Internal Use
Trauma-Informed Perimenopause Care Clinical Pathway
The Trauma-Informed Perimenopause Care Tool is a practical, clinician-ready framework designed to help you navigate one of the most overlooked drivers of symptom complexity in midlife women: the interaction between hormonal shifts and stress physiology.
Report
Perry Academy Patient Insights Report Q1 2026
The Q1 2026 Patient Insights Trend Report gives Perry Academy members a window into what 14,200 perimenopausal women are actually talking about — from anxiety and MHT to pain, sleep, and the moments they felt dismissed by the system. It's real patient data, turned into clinical context you won't find anywhere else.
We add to our resource library regularly to meet the real-world needs of practitioners like you.
Have a resource you’d love to see?
Send your ideas or requests to academy@heyperry.com — we’re building this together.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who are these resources designed for?

The Perry Academy Toolkit is built for licensed and allied health professionals across disciplines — including clinicians, nutritionists, mental health providers, fitness experts, and others supporting women through perimenopause and midlife.

Can I share these resources with my clients or patients?

Yes. All client-facing handouts, trackers, and communication tools are designed for professional use and distribution in clinical or coaching settings. Please do not resell or modify for commercial use without permission.

Are the materials customizable?

Customizable (and brand-able) versions of select tools are available exclusively to Advanced Membership holders. Core members have access to all static (non-editable) versions for professional use.

How often are new tools added?

Toolkit content is updated regularly based on new expert content and feedback from Academy members. You’ll receive notifications when new resources are released.