Pair of editorial illustrations on perimenopause commissioned by New Scientist.
Perimenopause affects half of the world’s population, yet it is an underfunded research topic. Two articles in New Scientist ask the questions “Which perimenopause treatments actually work?” and “What if my symptoms are not perimenopause-related?”
My first illustration focusses on the aspect of perimenopause as a “phase in between.” Two halves of a woman‘s head, one younger and one older, are connected by different curves. They represent hormonal graphs of perimenopause (estrogen, progesterone, luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone). Nestled among them are medical pills, which suggest the treatments that accompany this journey.
The second illustration was created for a follow-up article, which considers question: What if it’s not perimenopause? A woman looks through a telescope that displays symbols of perimenopause. However, there are other aspects around the telescope that are overlooked in the search for a diagnosis.
Thanks to ADs R. Wills and J. Hetzel!
