Hidden Reality: Before the Pause shines a light on perimenopause the often ignored decade before menopause that disrupts women’s health lives and sense of stability

Dismissed Symptoms: Women are frequently told their symptoms are psychological or insignificant even as they struggle at work at home and in daily life

Workplace Impact: The film shows how perimenopause affects careers from classrooms to firehouses where systems are not designed to support women’s bodies

Medical Blind Spot: Doctors openly acknowledge gaps in training and knowledge that leave patients without clear answers or effective care

Power of Early Awareness: By pairing personal stories with leading experts the film makes a compelling case that early education and recognition can transform women’s health careers and identity