Women spend more than half of their lives in one of three menopausal transition stages, perimenopause, menopause, postmenopause. Despite being the fastest-growing U.S. demographic, women of menopausal age remain underrepresented in research. Less than 1% of research in the biology of aging considers menopause. Effective resources and strategies for women in the menopausal transition are sparse, including drug-free, lifestyle behavior change options. The Women’s Health Collaboratory (WHC) bridges these critical gaps by developing and delivering low-cost, accessible programs to reduce cancer risk and improve cardiometabolic health, mental well-being, sleep, and quality of life.

With more than 13 years of research collaboration, we prioritize being inclusive, particularly among Black, Hispanic, and Native American women. The WHC is a group of scientific leaders in conducting clinical trials demonstrating health benefits of prolonged nightly fasting (PNF). In continuing to expand our reach, we aim to deliver lasting health benefits through sustainable behavior change, advancing women's health, longevity, and quality of life.