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Apple Health alerts perimenopause; activists push trans-inclusive research

6/11/2026

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Story summary

Queer activists and trans patients have pushed for menopause research that includes non-binary and trans men.
Apple’s Health app will alert U.S. users over 40 when cycle data suggest perimenopause.
Studies often omit trans men, nonbinary people and younger women whose ovarian function was altered by cancer.
Trans-care clinicians prescribe testosterone and estrogen for menopausal libido and genital symptoms.
Some pharmacists have refused testosterone prescriptions for women, questioning gender transition.

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Story summary

Queer activists and trans patients have pushed for menopause research that includes non-binary and trans men.
Apple’s Health app will alert U.S. users over 40 when cycle data suggest perimenopause.
Studies often omit trans men, nonbinary people and younger women whose ovarian function was altered by cancer.
Trans-care clinicians prescribe testosterone and estrogen for menopausal libido and genital symptoms.
Some pharmacists have refused testosterone prescriptions for women, questioning gender transition.