IAOTH-Accredited Certification

Get certified in gender-affirming menopause care.

An 8-week live, online cohort for clinicians and care professionals ready to serve trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive adults with confidence, competence, and a liberatory lens. Attend live or asynchronously — participate from anywhere in the world, on your schedule.

8 weeks · live on Zoom Sync or async — join from anywhere Tuesdays, 4 PM PT Cohort cap: 15 seats Nov 3 – Dec 29, 2026

Enroll now — seats are limited

Scholarships and accessibility grants available for trans+ and QTBIMPOC folx. Email us to apply.

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The case for this training

Menopause care is never neutral.

Nearly every menopause protocol affirms a model of bodies, aging, sexuality, and identity. When care affirms gender for cis patients, there's no friction. But every body deserves gender-affirming menopause care — and that requires updated frameworks, not just good intentions. Gender-affirming menopause care isn't niche. It's the future of competent medicine.

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For every bodyGender-affirming care is for every patient — not only trans bodies.

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Updated frameworksClinical confidence requires knowledge that mainstream training doesn't provide.

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Patients deserve betterCare that actually fits their bodies, identities, and lives.

Curriculum

Eight weeks. Deep learning. Real skills.

Week 1

Foundations of gender-expansive menopause

Hormone pathways beyond the binary · Inclusive terminology · Scope of practice and building vetted referral systems

Week 2

Trauma-informed language & anatomy without apology

Scripts that reduce dysphoria in real time · Non-gendered body-part language that clients choose

Week 3

Affirming sex- and pleasure-education

Desire, consent, lube and toys through a queer lens

Week 4

Mental health and wellness considerations

Neurodivergence in TGE populations · Suicide risk in perimenopausal and menopausal people · Intervention, treatment options, and when to refer out

Week 5

Medication and hormone therapy crossroads

Intersections of GAHT and HRT · Risk-benefit frameworks

★ Guest instructor: Dr. Kristin Gianelis, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, WHNP-BC, MSCP, CNE (she/her)

Week 6

Designing inclusive clinical spaces

Intake forms, signage, and clinic flow that signal safety from the first point of contact

Week 7

Case-study practicum

Live consults · Peer feedback on challenging clinical scenarios

Week 8

Implementation lab

Personal action plan and clinic roadmap for immediate practice integration

Bonus Week 9

Graduation and closure circle

Certification ceremony · Networking · Collective blessing

Interactive workbooks, breakout rooms, and live Q&A every week.

Investment

Cohort: November 3 – December 29, 2026

Early-bird — first 7 seats

Investment

$1,500

Includes a complimentary 30-min 1:1 consultation with Lasara.

Standard

Investment

$2,000

Full access to all 8 sessions, workbooks, certification, and lifetime replay.

🫶 Accessibility grants and scholarships available — trans+ and QTBIMPOC practitioners are prioritized. Team discounts also available. Email info@genderqueermenopause.com

Your instructor

Designed and facilitated by Lasara Firefox Allen, MSW

Lasara Firefox Allen, MSW (they/them/Mx.)

Certified Menopause Doula & Coach · IAOTH-Accredited Educator · Founder & CEO, Genderqueer Futures LLC · Author, Genderqueer Menopause (North Atlantic Books, 2026) · Member: WPATH/USPATH, GLMA, The Menopause Society

Mx. Firefox Allen's path into gender-affirming menopause care began with their own experience navigating perimenopause and menopause as a genderqueer person. That lived foundation — combined with an MSW grounded in structural analysis and liberatory practice — shapes every dimension of their work. They have coached and educated hundreds of trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive adults, as well as the clinicians who serve them, toward empowered, identity-centered menopause care. Their approach bridges evidence-based practice, community wisdom, and visionary leadership.

What participants say

Cohort Spring 2026

"This course has been genuinely transformative for me — one of the most impactful learning experiences I've had in my career. It has completely shifted my perspective. The training has also strengthened my sense of responsibility — not just to provide inclusive care, but to help shape better systems. As part of this, I am working within my role on the British Menopause Society advisory panel to develop guidance on gender-affirming menopause care, with the aim of supporting healthcare professionals across the UK."

GP and Menopause Specialist, UK (she/her)

"It's clear that Lasara has put a lot of thought into making this course immediately actionable while creating a container that feels safe and non-judgmental, regardless of your starting point. Lasara and colleagues have given me a lot of food for thought to help my clinic experience feel affirming from the first touch points."

Vanessa Weiland, NP, MSCP (she/her) · Nurse Practitioner, Menopause Specialist

"Before I took this course, I thought gender-affirming menopause care was something you could learn by reading journals and listening to podcasts. I was wrong. This course opened my heart and my mind to relate deeply to the struggles of gender-expansive people. The biggest shift in my thinking is recognizing that gender-affirming menopause care is menopause care, period."

Roisin McGlynn (she/her) · Menopause Coach & Yoga Teacher

"The most significant shift for me is better understanding the medical side of menopause in a gender-expansive context. I appreciate Lasara, first and foremost, for doing this work with so much heart and humility. The depth of their content expertise is apparent, but their flexibility, willingness to engage in hard conversations, and sincere desire to see everyone thrive are the qualities of a truly excellent teacher."

Dr. Sarah Glasco (she/her) · Author & Speaker, Co-host of the ADHD Peri Punks Podcast

"Thanks to this course, I'm expanding the inclusivity of the language I use for our bodies and gender-affirming care as trans people. My passion for working with and for trans health equity in Puerto Rico has been fueled by what I've learned. I carry forward the affirmation that our transformations are as infinite as we are."

Amadore Figueroa Palmer (them) · Public Health Specialist & LGBTQIA+ Health Equity Activist

"Mx. Allen is a leader in the genderqueer menopause space! Their course for clinicians was fantastic, allowing for deep personal and professional growth, and interdisciplinary discussion. Lasara is also available for 1:1 consultations for complex situations and has been an invaluable resource to my practice!"

Dr. Kristin Gianelis, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, WHNP-BC, MSCP, CNE (she/her)

FAQ

Common questions

This training is for any clinician or care professional who works with people who may experience menopause — which is to say, yes, this is for everyone. Gender-affirming menopause care is simply better menopause care.

Yes. Accessibility grants and scholarships are available, with trans+ and QTBIMPOC practitioners prioritized. Email info@genderqueermenopause.com to apply before or at registration.

All sessions are recorded and available via a private YouTube playlist with lifetime access. Attend live Tuesdays at 4 PM PT, or watch on your own schedule from anywhere in the world — the UK, Puerto Rico, across the US, and beyond. Either way, you complete the full certification.

IAOTH (International Association of Therapists and Holistic Healthcare Practitioners) accreditation means this course meets recognized international standards for professional continuing education. Your certification and digital badge can be shared with employers, licensing boards, and clients.

Yes — team discounts are available for clinics, practices, and organizations enrolling multiple participants. Email info@genderqueermenopause.com for custom pricing.

All sales are final. If you have questions or concerns about your enrollment, please reach out to info@genderqueermenopause.com and we'll do our best to support you.

Get certified in gender-affirming menopause care.

Menopause care is never neutral.

For clinicians and care professionals

Eight weeks. Deep learning. Real skills.

Everything you need to transform your practice

Cohort: November 3 – December 29, 2026

Designed and facilitated by Lasara Firefox Allen, MSW

Cohort Spring 2026

Common questions

Ready to serve every body?

Gender-Affirming Menopause Care Certification Course by Genderqueer Futures

Get certified in gender-affirming menopause care.

Menopause care is never neutral.

For clinicians and care professionals

Eight weeks. Deep learning. Real skills.

Everything you need to transform your practice

Cohort: November 3 – December 29, 2026

Designed and facilitated by Lasara Firefox Allen, MSW

Cohort Spring 2026

Common questions

Ready to serve every body?