We built what we needed

We felt the information available for people affected by perimenopause and menopause wasn't enough. The conversations weren't happening, and the paths to answers were broken.

The gap was personal before it was a project

Shannon Turner didn't set out to build a menopause platform and search engine. She set out to understand what was happening to her body — and kept hitting walls. Doctors who dismissed her. Friends who weren't talking about it. A mother who hadn't warned her.

The more she searched, the clearer the pattern became: this wasn't a personal failing. It was a systemic one.

Over a billion women worldwide are navigating it right now — many of them alone, many of them at 3am, many of them wondering if what they're experiencing is normal.

It is. And they shouldn't have to wonder.

Information as intervention

Menopause Pulse and Menopause Navigator exist because knowledge changes outcomes. When you understand that brain fog is estrogen-related and not early dementia, you stop spiraling. When you learn that rage and anxiety spike during perimenopause, you stop blaming yourself. When you see that 85% of women experience symptoms and 25% find them debilitating, you stop feeling broken. When you can search for solutions based on an assessment of your needs, you feel in control.

We synthesized the research so you don't have to. We built a proper search engine (patent pending) to create options. We included partners because they're part of the picture. We built tools because information without action is just noise.

Shannon Turner

Founder, Menopause Pulse · Yoga Therapist · Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator

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Medical Disclaimer

MenopausePulse is an educational resource designed to inform and empower. It does not provide medical advice, diagnose conditions, or recommend specific treatments. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical judgment.

Every woman's experience is different. What works for one person may not work for another. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health, starting new treatments, or changing existing care plans.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact emergency services or go to your nearest emergency room.

Get in touch

Questions, feedback, partnership ideas, or just want to say hi — we'd love to hear from you.

We'll respond as soon as we can. Your email stays private.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

The short version: We don't sell your data, we don't track more than necessary, and we're not interested in anything creepy. This site — and the Pulse Tracker app — exist to help.

What we collect

On the website: If you contact us, we collect your name, email, and message. Like most sites, we collect basic analytics (pages visited, general location) to understand usage patterns.

In Pulse Tracker: When you create an account, we collect the information provided by your sign-in method — typically your name and email address from Google. When you use the tracker, we store the symptom check-in data, period tracking data, and medication information you choose to enter. This is health-related information that you provide voluntarily to help you track your experience over time.

How we store your data

Pulse Tracker data is stored securely in the cloud using Supabase, a hosted database service. Your data is associated with your account and protected by row-level security — meaning only you can access your own records. Data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest.

We chose Supabase for its strong security defaults and because your data stays within their infrastructure (hosted on AWS). We do not copy or transfer your data to any other service, except as described below.

How we use your data

Your tracker data is used to generate your personal dashboards, reports, and insights within the app — and for nothing else. We may use anonymised, aggregated data (with no way to identify you) to improve the product or understand general symptom patterns. We will never use your individual data for research without your explicit consent.

What we don't do

  • Sell your data to anyone — ever
  • Build advertising profiles
  • Share your individual health data with employers, insurers, or third parties
  • Send unsolicited marketing
  • Anything that would make you uncomfortable

Third-party services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

  • Google OAuth — for account sign-in. Google provides us with your name and email. We do not access your Google contacts, calendar, or any other Google data.
  • Supabase — for secure data storage and authentication.
  • Netlify — for website hosting.
  • Plausible Analytics — for privacy-focused website analytics (no cookies, no personal data).

Cookies

The website uses minimal cookies for site functionality. The Pulse Tracker uses a session token stored in your browser to keep you signed in — this is essential for the app to function and is not used for tracking.

Your rights

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data at any time. You can also export your tracker data from within the app. If you delete your account, all associated data will be permanently removed from our systems.

To make a request, contact us.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll revise the "Last updated" date above. For significant changes, we'll make reasonable efforts to notify you.

Terms of Service

Last updated: February 2026

Please read these terms carefully before using MenopausePulse.com. By accessing or using this site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

1. What This Site Is

MenopausePulse.com is an educational health information website. We provide research-based information about perimenopause and menopause, including articles, interactive tools, and resources to help you understand your experience and have informed conversations with healthcare providers.

We are not a healthcare provider. We do not offer medical services, diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, or provide personalized medical advice.

2. Medical Disclaimer

The information on this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

Nothing on MenopausePulse.com should be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. The content is not a substitute for professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or treatment.

Every person's situation is different. What works for one person may not work for another. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health, starting new treatments, or changing existing care plans.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call emergency services (911 in the US) or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.

3. Interactive Tools & Pulse Tracker

This site includes interactive features such as the Symptom Lookup tool and the Menopause Score assessment. These tools are designed to help you explore and understand common experiences during the menopause transition.

These tools do not diagnose medical conditions. They are informational resources intended to support — not replace — conversations with your healthcare provider. Results from these tools should not be interpreted as medical advice or a clinical assessment.

Pulse Tracker is an optional account-based symptom tracking application. By creating an account, you agree that:

  • The symptom scores, reports, and insights generated by the tracker are for personal informational use only and are not medical diagnoses or clinical assessments
  • Provider reports generated by the tracker are designed to support conversations with your healthcare provider — they do not replace professional evaluation
  • You are responsible for the accuracy of the data you enter
  • Your tracker data is stored securely in the cloud as described in our Privacy Policy

4. AI Conversation Prompts

Some pages include suggested prompts for use with external AI platforms (such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity). These prompts are provided as a convenience to help you explore topics further.

We do not control, operate, or endorse any third-party AI platform. Responses generated by external AI tools are not provided by MenopausePulse, and we are not responsible for their accuracy, completeness, or appropriateness. AI-generated content should not be treated as medical advice.

5. Third-Party Links and External Sites

This site contains links to external websites, including MenopauseNavigator.io (a related but separate service), research sources, and other third-party resources.

We provide these links for your convenience and reference. Linking to a third-party site does not constitute an endorsement of that site's content, products, or services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any external site.

When you leave MenopausePulse.com, you are subject to the terms and privacy policies of the external site.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on MenopausePulse.com — including text, graphics, logos, images, data compilations, and the design of the site itself — is the property of Menopause Pulse or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may access and use this site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may share links to our content. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission, except as permitted by fair use under applicable law.

7. Acceptable Use

When using this site, you agree not to:

  • Use the site for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its systems
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the site
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the site through automated means without permission
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting us

8. Privacy & Your Data

Your privacy matters to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for full details on how we collect, use, and protect your data.

In brief: we collect minimal information, we don't sell your data, and we don't build advertising profiles. If you use Pulse Tracker, your health data is stored securely and only you can access it. You can export or delete your data at any time.

9. Accounts & Termination

Pulse Tracker requires an account. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and for all activity under your account.

You may delete your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or are used for purposes inconsistent with the site's mission.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

This site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information based on credible sources, but we do not warrant that the content is complete, current, or error-free. Medical knowledge evolves, and information may become outdated.

We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors or viruses.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Menopause Pulse and its founders, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Your use of or inability to use this site
  • Any content or information obtained from this site
  • Any actions you take or decisions you make based on information from this site
  • Any third-party sites linked from this site
  • Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Menopause Pulse, its founders, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of this site or your violation of these Terms of Service.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a note on the homepage), but we are not obligated to do so.

14. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of this site shall be resolved in the courts of New Zealand, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.