#AD Most women go through their life unaware of perimenopause until they are going through it, Bonafide’s State of Menopause Survey reports. While that is troubling, it also illuminates how there is a large education gap about perimenopause and menopause among menstruating people. Even if you’re in your 20s and 30s, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve and arm yourself with information about a formative part of your adult life.