Flo for Perimenopause: Empowering Women Through a Critical Life Stage with New In-App Features
Flo for Perimenopause: Empowering Women Through a Critical Life Stage
Flo Health, a renowned leader in women’s health management, has launched a new feature called "Flo for Perimenopause" aimed at providing personalized guidance and support for the millions of women facing this crucial stage in their lives. As we approach 2025, over a billion women are expected to experience perimenopause globally, yet surveys indicate that a staggering 54% of women feel under-informed about this transformative phase.
This initiative recognizes the unique challenges that come with perimenopause, a stage that has often been overlooked in health discussions. Through the new feature, Flo Health seeks to redefine the narrative surrounding perimenopause, offering extensive resources developed in collaboration with over 100 medical experts.
Bridging the Knowledge Gap
According to a recent survey by Flo Health, many women report feeling confused and isolated as they navigate perimenopause. This feeling is compounded by the lack of resources available to understand menopause-related symptoms. With 72% of women citing limitations on their life experiences due to perimenopausal symptoms, there is an urgent need for reliable information.
Flo for Perimenopause aims to bridge this gap by providing expert-verified content that allows users to track their symptoms, understand body changes, and gain insights tailored to their experiences. This feature not only enables women to better manage their health but also empowers them to embrace the changes with clarity and confidence.
Key Features of Flo for Perimenopause
The application introduces several notable features designed to help women during this time:
1. Perimenopause Score: This innovative tool offers a personalized assessment, developed and validated specifically for perimenopausal symptoms, helping users gauge the impact of their symptoms on daily life.
2. Cycle Tracking: Women can track cycle irregularities, receiving a window estimate for their next period rather than a fixed date. This assists in understanding changes in their body rhythms.
3. Symptom Monitoring: Users can log symptoms including hot flashes and mood swings, accompanied by daily medically reviewed tips from professionals to better navigate their unique health changes.
4. Access to Experts: Support from Flo’s medical experts and OBGYNs is readily available, aiding women in engaging with their healthcare providers more effectively.
5. Community Building: Through the app's Secret Chats feature, users can connect with others sharing similar experiences, building a community that fosters support and understanding.
Influencer Collaboration
To amplify the launch, Flo Health has partnered with comedian Laura Benanti, who candidly discusses her journey with perimenopause in her solo show, "Laura Benanti Nobody Cares." Her openness serves to normalize dialogues surrounding what can often feel like a taboo subject. "By sharing my experiences, I hope to show other women they’re not alone," Benanti states. "Flo is providing a much-needed resource to guide women through this uncertainty."
Expert Insights
Dr. Sameena Rahman, a board-certified OB/GYN, emphasizes the importance of understanding perimenopause. She notes, “This stage is a natural part of life that should be met with knowledge and support, not confusion. Tools like Flo for Perimenopause can be transformative for many women navigating these changes for the first time.”
Availability
Flo for Perimenopause is set to launch on July 21, 2025, and will be accessible via the Flo Health app, downloadable from both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. As Flo Health continues to innovate, the goal remains to empower women globally with the tools and resources they need to take charge of their health journey at any stage of life.
Flo Health stands as the leading app in women’s health tracking, having supported over 76 million active users. With its commitment to female health literacy, the company aims to provide essential resources for one billion women. The new feature represents a significant step towards making perimenopause a well-understood and openly discussed life stage.
As the conversation around womanhood evolves, Flo for Perimenopause not only informs but connects women, proving that they are not alone in their experiences.