Real Women, Real Relief: Insights from Our Menopause Product Survey
If there’s one thing we’ve learned at Treadwell Farms, it’s that meaningful results start with intentional listening. With Menopause Awareness Month in mind, we wanted to go beyond statistics and gather REAL feedback from REAL, everyday women. We were looking for honest stories, data rooted in experience, and a clearer picture of how women are managing one of the most complex transitions of their lives. So, we gathered a small focus group of women between the ages of 41 and 61 to explore how our hemp-derived products might offer support through the different stages of menopause.
Before We Began: What Participants Were Experiencing
Before introducing any products, we wanted to understand what women were already facing in their day-to-day lives and how severe their symptoms really were. The stories were strikingly similar. Most described restless nights, fluctuating moods, and a kind of exhaustion that seemed to have taken up permanent residence.
Nearly every participant was dealing with some combination of moderate to severe sleep disruption, anxiety, and fatigue, and many mentioned that these challenges fed into one another. When you’re not sleeping well, stress feels heavier. When stress builds, rest becomes even harder to find. It was a cycle that had quietly become their new normal.
Beyond sleep and mood, several women shared physical challenges like joint pain, brain fog, or hormonal changes that affected intimacy and comfort. A few described experiences like heart palpitations or heavy bleeding, subtle reminders that menopause is far from a one-size-fits-all journey.
What We Learned Along the Way
After carefully reviewing each participant’s initial feedback, we curated a personalized routine of ingestibles and topicals for them to incorporate into their day-to-day lives. Our goal was simple: to see how hemp-based products fit into real routines and whether they could offer meaningful relief during the different stages of menopause.
Over the next several weeks, participants incorporated their tailored CBD product routines into the rhythms of everyday life, balancing work, family, stress, and everything in between. Sleep emerged as the most consistent area of improvement, with 90% of participants reporting that they were falling asleep faster, staying asleep longer, or waking up feeling more rested.
This finding carried particular weight, as research shows that 40–60% of women experience sleep disturbances during the menopausal transition, often leading to greater stress, mood swings, and fatigue (National Library of Medicine). These improvements highlighted the ripple effect that quality rest can have, easing stress, improving focus, and restoring a greater sense of balance overall.
Beyond sleep, participants consistently noted that they felt calmer, more even-tempered, and less reactive. Over 80% reported noticeable improvements in mood swings and anxiety, describing a more steady sense of focus and emotional resilience.
Some participants also reported relief from joint discomfort, better concentration, and improvements in libido or overall balance. These results varied from person to person, but they revealed something important: when the body feels supported, the mind often follows.
Relief That Resonated
Across nearly all responses, several products were consistently mentioned for the relief they offered and how easily they fit into daily routines.
Sleep CBD Gummies (CBN+CBD)
Regularly mentioned for improving rest and nighttime comfort. Many participants noted they were finally able to stay asleep through the night and wake feeling more refreshed.
Relief Key Lime CBD Gummies (1:1)
Frequently mentioned for easing stress, irritability, and anxiety. Participants described feeling calmer and more emotionally balanced.
Muscle Recovery CBD Gummies
Often highlighted for helping with relaxation, muscle tension, and general recovery support, particularly for women managing physical fatigue or joint discomfort.
Relief Peach CBD Gummies (2:1)
Highlighted for supporting libido and helping participants feel more balanced and at ease during hormonal changes.
Everyday Essential CBD Body Oil
Recognized for helping ease joint discomfort, bone spur pain, and even vaginal dryness. Several participants described it as a simple yet soothing part of their daily self-care routine.
Together, these results reinforced a key takeaway: meaningful relief often comes from a combination of products and habits that work in harmony rather than a single quick fix. As participants settled into their routines, many described a renewed sense of calm, balance, and ease in their day-to-day lives.
What It Means: Small Changes, Meaningful Relief
What we learned through this experience goes far beyond statistics and survey results. It reminded us that menopause is not a moment; it’s a transition that touches nearly every corner of a woman’s life. The women who participated weren’t just testing products; they were rediscovering what balance could feel like.
Through their feedback, we saw how the calming and restorative properties of CBD can help ease that transition by improving rest, reducing stress, and supporting the body’s natural rhythm over time. Relief in one area often led to comfort in another, reminding us that small, consistent choices can add up to meaningful change.
For us at Treadwell Farms, it reaffirmed what we believed from the start: wellness is deeply personal, and hemp can play a meaningful role in nurturing women’s well-being naturally, supporting them through every stage of life.
About the Author
Jammie Treadwell has co-owned and operated Treadwell Farms since 2019 handling everything from nursery operations to product development. Treadwell and her parents continue her family's Florida farming legacy by intentionally creating natural, small-batch artisanal hemp products trusted and tested with the community in mind.
