Jennifer Gularson, PA-C, IFMCP

08/26/2026

If you’ve been navigating the what the hell is happening to my body? phase of life, this event is for you.

Sass Magazine is proud to be a sponsor of The M Factor 2: Perimenopause - Screening & Expert Q&A focused on perimenopause, education and honest conversations about this stage of life.

Film Screening: The M Factor 2: Perimenopause
Live Expert Panel + Q&A
Real conversations. Science-backed info. Answers to the questions you’ve been Googling at 2 a.m.

Hear from local experts including Melissa Bennett, Jennifer Gularson, PA-C, Amanda Haddaway, and Claire Kirby, MSW, moderated by Lisa Schneider, founder of Pearl & Rose.

Your ticket includes the film, panel + Q&A, popcorn, a beverage, and a room full of women who get it.

Monday, August 31, 2026
6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Warehouse Cinemas

Grab your girlfriends, your questions, and your “okay, is THIS normal?” list—and come hang with us.

You don’t have to navigate perimenopause alone.

LINK TO TICKETS IN COMMENTS

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

You know what women in menopause do NOT need?

More confusion. More fear. And definitely more barriers to getting the treatment that’s already working for them. 🙄

The estrogen patch shortage has become a very real problem — and women are feeling the impact.

That’s why I started ThePatchProblem.com
Link in the bio

We’re collecting real stories and real data from women who are having trouble finding their estradiol patches — because if we want this problem recognized and addressed, we need to show just how widespread it actually is.

💜 If you’ve had trouble filling your estradiol patch prescription: take the survey.

📣 If you believe women deserve reliable access to menopause treatment: sign the petition.

🔁 And PLEASE share this with another woman who uses an estrogen patch.

We shouldn’t have to hunt pharmacy to pharmacy for our hormones.

It’s time to make some noise.

08/18/2026

For too long, I’ve watched women do something they should never have to do:

Hunt for their estrogen.

Call one pharmacy.
Out of stock.

Call another.
Backordered.

Call another.
“We don’t know when we’ll get it.”

I’ve watched women finally get stable on an estradiol patch—sleeping better, fewer hot flashes, clearer thinking, feeling like themselves again—only to discover at refill time that they can’t find their medication.

And I’ve watched healthcare providers and their staff scramble right along with them. We transfer prescriptions. Change manufacturers. Change doses. Switch formulations.

Not because the woman’s medical needs changed.

Because the pharmacy shelf did.

I’ve heard these stories for too long to keep treating them like isolated pharmacy problems. This summed LAST SUMMER!!

So today, I’m launching THE PATCH PROBLEM.

And I need your help.

📋 TAKE THE SURVEY

If you’ve had trouble obtaining your estradiol patch, tell us what happened.

How many pharmacies did you call?
How long did you wait?
Did you miss doses?
Did you have to change your treatment?

We’re collecting these experiences so we can begin documenting the real-world impact of this problem.

✍️ SIGN THE PETITION

We’re also asking for action—greater transparency, better recognition of persistent supply problems, and a more reliable supply of estradiol patches.

The Link is in the bio- it takes about 2 min to fill out both the survey and the petition. I would love it if you shared to your friends and family and any woman who is struggling anywhere! The more data we collect, the more power we have touched light on the silent suffering!

So if you’ve experienced :

1️⃣ Take the 2-minute survey.
2️⃣ Sign the petition.
3️⃣ Share this post with another woman who uses an estrogen patch.

And even if you’ve never personally experienced a shortage, you can still sign and share.

🔗 SURVEY + PETITION: LINK IN BIO

08/07/2026

Could not agree more . Especially suffering in silence and being made to feel less than for asking for help. HRT is not a crutch, it can be life changing and lifesaving!

08/07/2026

Purchase tix———> Link in the Bio

Perimenopause isn’t something you have to “just get through.” It’s something you can understand—and take control of.

I’m excited to be joining an incredible panel of local experts for The M Factor 2: Before the Pause film screening and discussion in Frederick!

We’ll have an honest conversation about what really happens during perimenopause, including:
✨ Hormones and changing symptoms
✨ Sleep, mood, brain fog, and weight changes
✨ What treatments actually work
✨ The latest evidence on hormone therapy
✨ How to advocate for yourself and feel like YOU again

This isn’t a lecture—it’s a girls’ night out with purpose. Bring your mom, sister, daughter, best friend, or coworker. You’ll leave feeling informed, empowered, and knowing you’re not alone.

📅 Monday, August 31
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM | Program begins at 6:30 PM
📍 Warehouse Cinemas, Frederick, MD
🎟️ $40 includes the film, panel discussion, popcorn, and drinks.

I’d love to see some familiar faces there! If you’ve been curious about perimenopause or know someone who is, this is the perfect place to start the conversation.

Tag a friend who needs a girls’ night with a little hormone education mixed in! 💕

08/06/2026

Perimenopause isn’t something you have to “just get through.” It’s something you can understand—and take control of.

I’m excited to be joining an incredible panel of local experts for The M Factor 2: Before the Pause film screening and discussion in Frederick!

We’ll have an honest conversation about what really happens during perimenopause, including:
✨ Hormones and changing symptoms
✨ Sleep, mood, brain fog, and weight changes
✨ What treatments actually work
✨ The latest evidence on hormone therapy
✨ How to advocate for yourself and feel like YOU again

This isn’t a lecture—it’s a girls’ night out with purpose. Bring your mom, sister, daughter, best friend, or coworker. You’ll leave feeling informed, empowered, and knowing you’re not alone.

📅 Monday, August 31
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM | Program begins at 6:30 PM
📍 Warehouse Cinemas, Frederick, MD
🎟️ $40 includes the film, panel discussion, popcorn, and drinks.

I’d love to see some familiar faces there! If you’ve been curious about perimenopause or know someone who is, this is the perfect place to start the conversation.

Tag a friend who needs a girls’ night with a little hormone education mixed in! 💕
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08/06/2026

I love this quote because it hits a lesson that many of us learn the hard way.

For years, I looked for validation outside of myself—through achievement, relationships, titles, being the "good girl," and making sure everyone else was happy. The problem is that no amount of approval from other people can fill a space that only self-worth can fill.

It's still something I work on every day.

Growth isn't about becoming perfect. It's about becoming more comfortable with who you are, trusting your own voice, and realizing that your value doesn't increase when someone approves of you—or decrease when they don't.

If you're in a season of questioning yourself, remember this:

✨ You don't need permission to be who you are.
✨ You don't need validation to pursue what matters to you.
✨ You don't need everyone to understand your journey.

The most important relationship you'll ever have is the one you have with yourself.

Be kind to yourself. Trust yourself. Keep growing.

❤️ I'd love to know—what's one thing you've stopped seeking approval for as you've gotten older?

07/30/2026

MdAPA conference speaker shoutout for 2026 📣
Jennifer Gularson is a nationally recognized hormone and functional medicine expert specializing in helping women thrive through perimenopause, menopause, and healthy aging. With over 20 years of experience, she combines evidence-based medicine with a personalized, root-cause approach to optimize hormones, energy, metabolism, and longevity. Jennifer is a sought-after speaker, educator, and media contributor dedicated to empowering women to feel like themselves again. She sees patients in her Rockville, MD practice.