CVS Health partners with The Midlife Collective on women's health study

CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced a collaboration with The Midlife Collective, a media company focused on women and aging, to conduct a research study on the physical, emotional, social and life experiences of women in midlife.

The study will examine a range of topics including health, identity, caregiving, relationships, career transitions, financial wellbeing and personal fulfillment. Findings from the research are intended to inform Her Second Act, a documentary currently in development co-directed by Abby Epstein and Constance Zimmer and produced by Julie Flakstad.

According to the press release, 75 million women in the U.S. are currently in some stage of perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause. Approximately two million women transition into menopause each year, and between 8 million and 10 million experience menopausal symptoms in any given year.

"For too long, conversations about midlife have been centered around symptoms and limitations," said Dr. Joanne Armstrong, vice president and chief medical officer of women's health at CVS Health. "Through the work with The Midlife Collective, we will pair rigorous clinical research with powerful storytelling, elevate women's voices, better understand their needs and bring greater awareness and education to this important stage of their health journey."

Constance Zimmer, Emmy-nominated actress and co-founder of The Midlife Collective, said the collaboration aims to pair storytelling with research to "shape a more accurate and inspiring narrative for future generations."

CVS Health stated that its pharmacy locations, numbering approximately 7,000 nationwide, offer menopause products and supplements. Its MinuteClinic division works with the Menopause Society to train providers in menopause care. Aetna, also part of CVS Health, offers virtual care, behavioral health services and coaching for women in midlife.

In 2025, CVS Health claimed to become the first U.S. company to earn the Menopause Friendly Accreditation from MiDOViA, an organization that recognizes workplace midlife health support.

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