6 Million Genderqueer People Face Menopause Without Adequate Healthcare

New book Genderqueer Menopause by Lasara Firefox Allen addresses an overlooked and underserved population

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Baxstar Jonmarie Ferguson
September 21, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

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Lasara Firefox Allen, MSW…

is a Certified Menopause Doula, author, educator, and genderqueer menopause coach. After experiencing their own perimenopause without adequate gender-affirming support, Allen developed the first known gender-affirming menopause care certification program for healthcare providers. They offer specialized training that addresses the intersection of gender identity and menopausal health. Allen is the author of Genderqueer Menopause, a comprehensive workbook addressing this overlooked healthcare need.

Genderqueer Menopause: Navigating Menopause for Trans, Gender-Nonconforming, Genderfluid, and Other Queer-Bodied Folx

Navigating Menopause for Trans, Gender-Nonconforming, Genderfluid, and Other Queer-Bodied Folx

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