By: Joshua Finley

Approximately 15 million U.S. women from 45 to 60 who work full-time may experience menopausal symptoms. According to the Mayo Clinic, lost work productivity due to menopausal symptoms (measured by missed work hours, job losses, and early retirement) adds up to about $1.8 billion annually.

However, statistics don’t tell the human story. Menopause can bring psychological and physical challenges that significantly impact career women. Symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and fatigue can affect focus and productivity, while mood swings, anxiety, and memory lapses may impact confidence and decision-making. These hormonal shifts might also trigger stress, particularly as women navigate demanding professional roles.

Dr. Ana Catalina Duarte, noted speaker on women’s health, leadership, and medical innovation, is aware of the effects of menopause on professional women and is focused on providing resources that may help. As Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder of Eusari, she aims to support women as they navigate midlife.

“After spending years in the demanding world of Big Pharma, I found myself exhausted and adrift. As a medical doctor, I had been distanced from clinical practice for too long, and I yearned for a greater purpose, a way to make a difference in the quality of life of women. Eusari is intended as a means of empowering women and helping them make more informed decisions about their bodies. We provide understandable, science-based knowledge and products that are formulated with clinical research that suggests safety and effectiveness,” says Duarte.

Approaches to Menopause Care

According to Dr. Ana Catalina Duarte, women spend nearly 40% of their lives in menopause, yet some reports suggest that only 6% receive treatment for related medical symptoms. This means over 90% may experience these symptoms without adequate medical support.

The low treatment rate is often attributed to two key factors: a historical lack of advanced treatments and the widespread fear of hormone therapy. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study suggested hormone therapy might increase the risk of breast cancer, leading to a sharp decline in its use, despite those findings later being debated in the scientific community.

“Many women were turned off hormone treatment due to the results of interpretations of study results, but there’s another issue at play today. Increasing numbers of women are cautious about prescription medication due to side effects and contraindications.”

“With Eusari, we’ve partnered with an Italian lab to provide a natural supplement that includes Equol, a powerful isoflavone metabolite. While many women consume soy for its phytoestrogens, only about 30-50% of women may be able to naturally convert soy into Equol, which is often seen as a beneficial compound for managing menopausal symptoms. Our supplement provides this bioactive form directly, which some suggest may be more effective than traditional soy supplements. Developed by women for women, we believe this solution, backed by science, can help make a positive difference in women’s lives.”

Personalized Solutions

It may seem obvious that each woman coping with the symptoms of menopause is different. A woman’s menopause experience can be shaped by various unique factors. Genetics, health conditions like autoimmune diseases, and lifestyle choices such as smoking and diet affect the timing and severity of symptoms. Cultural attitudes toward aging, along with pre-existing mental health conditions, may influence emotional responses, while hormonal fluctuations, body weight, and stress levels further impact the intensity of symptoms.

“One of the issues that many women face is that often they don’t receive the advice and personalized care that may help them benefit from cutting-edge approaches for menopause. It’s something that we aim to change with the launch of Eusari.”

Eusari’s approach is designed to meet the unique needs of its target audience. Extra care is taken to personalize the supplement offering at every stage. It begins by understanding the specific issues the customer wants to address, followed by the selection of ingredients supported by clinical research for safety and effectiveness. The experts at Eusari then aim to determine the right dosage to meet individual needs and source ingredients from suppliers known for their quality and innovation. Finally, a balanced blend is crafted to potentially maximize effectiveness while avoiding any negative interactions.

One of Eusari’s unique focus areas is that the company has developed the supplement by integrating ingredients that are backed by clinical research into one formula. According to Dr. Duarte, the goal was to focus on quality and transparency, with the aim of creating a supplement that could be more effective.

“We found that many existing supplements for menopause lack the correct quantities of active ingredients, potentially diminishing their effectiveness. I like to use the analogy of Chamomile. It may improve sleep when taken in sufficient amounts, unlike the small quantities typically found in teas.”

Dr. Ana Catalina Duarte recognizes that supplements are largely unregulated in the United States and that this might cause second thoughts about using new options.

“It’s a concern that is top of mind. We made sure to partner with a third-party lab to ensure that the product meets not only individual needs but also conforms to high-quality standards. After formulation, our final products undergo extensive testing by a third-party laboratory to verify the identity and active ingredient content of our formulas. This additional layer of scrutiny is intended to confirm the accuracy and potency of our products before they reach our customers.”

A Passion Project

According to Dr. Duarte, one of the factors that makes Eusari unique is that it’s the vision of people dedicated to their mission.

“We’re not ‘Big Pharma,’” says Duarte. “We’ve brought together women who are passionate about addressing the stigma and health challenges of menopause. Our offerings come from a team that cares deeply about providing personalized solutions.”

To learn more about Dr. Ana Catalina Duarte’s expertise and passion, visit her personal webpage, LinkedIn profile, or Eusari’s website.

Published By: Aize Perez