Complete Hormonal Profile Test
The flagship assessment in 12 questions: symptoms, sleep, weight and mood, for an overall hormonal profile with personalized advice.
Women's health · Science-based
The science of women's health, finally explained
Clear, verified information on menopause, hormones and nutrition, so you can take charge of your health.
PubMed sources & clinical studies
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One symptom explained, what the studies really show, and three concrete steps to try. Nothing else. Issues are currently written in French; an English edition is in the works, and subscribers will be the first to receive it.
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Preparing for your appointment: the perimenopause logbook.
19 pages to print and fill in (currently in French).
Where should you start?
Three paths, depending on what you are looking for today.
I want to understand my symptoms
Hot flashes, sleep, weight, mood: our guides explain what is happening in your body.
Explore the guides →I want to take my assessment
7 interactive tests built on validated scales: identify your stage and spot the warning signs to watch.
Take my assessment →I want to read the research
21 PubMed-sourced articles, from hormone therapy to phytoestrogens: cited, verifiable science, without the jargon.
Read the articles →What is your hormonal profile?
Interactive assessments based on medical studies
Menopause Test
Identify your stage (perimenopause, menopause or postmenopause) and get advice suited to it.
Hormonal Balance Test
Assess your hormonal balance and detect the warning signs to watch.
Nutrition & Hormones Test
Spot potential deficiencies in the vitamins and minerals key to your hormonal balance.
🌸 New · Learn by playing
The Vivana Journey
An interactive quiz game to master your hormonal health: 8 themed levels, badges to collect, tiers to climb and a community leaderboard. Every right answer teaches you something, all of it backed by science.
Start playing →Our videos to understand your health
Clear explanations, with their medical sources cited. Videos are in French, with English subtitles available.
Menopause before 40: premature ovarian insufficiency
Before 40, periods that disappear or go haywire are not just "stress", and "you are too young for that" is not a diagnosis. The video explains what should trigger testing, the dosing rule that changed in 2024, and why the hormonal reasoning flips before 40. In French with English subtitles.
Read the full article →Migraines and menopause: why perimenopause is the worst time
Have your migraines become more frequent and less predictable over the past two or three years? The mechanism is counterintuitive: it is not the lack of estrogen that triggers the attack, it is the drop. In French with English subtitles.
Skin and hair in menopause: the 30% collagen myth
"Women lose 30% of their collagen in the first 5 years of menopause": the figure is everywhere, and it appears in no original publication. The real data is about 1 to 2% per year, and the video walks through the honest hierarchy of what works. In French with English subtitles.
Menopause and joint pain: what is true, what is false
Joint pain and stiffness are among the most common complaints of menopause, and among the most underestimated. What truly comes from the drop in estrogen, what comes from osteoarthritis, and what hormone therapy actually changes. In French with English subtitles.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, grounded in the studies. To go further, our articles and videos.
At what age does perimenopause start?
Perimenopause usually begins between 40 and 45, sometimes earlier. It lasts on average 4 to 8 years before menopause (12 consecutive months without a period). First signs: irregular cycles, disturbed sleep, mood swings. Take the Menopause Test to identify your stage.
Why am I gaining weight in menopause despite eating healthily?
The drop in estrogen redistributes fat toward the abdomen, muscle mass decreases (metabolism slows down) and cortisol promotes abdominal storage. It is not a lack of willpower: it is hormonal, and validated strategies exist. Read our cortisol & weight guide.
Is brain fog in menopause normal?
Yes, it is a frequent, documented symptom: estrogen is fuel for the brain, and its decline temporarily affects memory and concentration. The phenomenon usually improves in postmenopause. Understanding brain fog.
Are phytoestrogens (soy, flax) effective against symptoms?
Clinical studies show a modest but real effect in some women, particularly on hot flashes. The effect varies with the gut microbiome. The complete phytoestrogen guide.
Is intermittent fasting suitable for women over 45?
The female body responds differently to energy deficit: overly aggressive fasting can stress the hormones (cortisol, thyroid). Studies suggest gentle windows (12 to 14 h) and a gradual approach. Watch the intermittent fasting video.
Is menopause hormone therapy (MHT) dangerous?
Recent data are more reassuring than its reputation: for most women under 60, within 10 years of menopause, the benefits often outweigh the risks. The decision is made with a doctor. What the studies say about hormone therapy.
Informational content: not a substitute for personalized medical advice.