Menopause Books

Book SynopsisMenopause is a fact of every woman's life. For 75% of women, the symptoms they experience will have a detrimental effect on their ability to work, interact with colleagues and maintain relationships with those they love. It can have a corrosive effect on women's confidence, social ability and even their sense of self. Moving forward, it is important to create a conversation around menopause and how organizations and individuals can be more empathetic to women at this stage of life. In this book, Kate explores the best ways to cope with these changes, how to manage new and existing relationships and how to manage your future - all in an accessible and entertaining way.

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Book Synopsis**From the New York Times Bestselling author**The UK edition of the menopause health plan that is taking the US by storm and already helped 100,000 women lose stubborn weight and tame their symptoms.When Dr Mary Claire Haver hit the perimenopause, she was shocked at the severity of her symptoms. She had always lived a very healthy lifestyle, but the weight seemed to be piling on and no diet or fitness regime could shift it.Exhausted and miserable, she decided to research her own solutions and was able to transform her health with three principles which are now central to The Galveston Diet:Fuel Refocus - Alter the ratio of healthy fats, lean protein, and quality carbohydrates to efficiently burn fat.Intermittent Fasting - Eat within a flexible 8-hour eating window to draw energy from stored fat.Anti-inflammatory Food - Eat more foods like leafy greens, olive oil, berries, nuts, and tomatoes.By combining these key principles Dr Haver has created a nutritional plan that finally makes it possible to lose stubborn weight and tame everyday symptoms from brain fog to insomnia.The first menopause diet designed by a woman for women, this is a kind, honest and science-backed plan with recipes, practical tips and shopping lists so that, no matter your lifestyle, you can finally regain control of your health and feel like YOU again.Reviews from women who have tried The Galveston Diet: ''When I found The Galveston Diet, I wasn''t eating unhealthy food; I was just not eating the right foods. I have now lost 42+ pounds! Thank you, Dr. Haver, for helping me find me'' Janice S''I cannot believe the changes I''ve seen since doing The Galveston Diet. I have lost 55lbs and feel amazing. I''m sleeping better. I no longer have any back pain and have more energy now than I did in my 30''s'' Sandra S''In two months, I have lost 13 pounds. My husband has lost 14 pounds. We feel so much better, and our clothes fit like they haven''t fit in many, many months! That stubborn middle expansion is finally reversing'' Suzanne J''I''ve never been obese but just could not get off the extra belly weight after my hysterectomy at 32 years old. I''m now 62 and feel better than I''ve ever felt about my body'' Lesia M

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Book SynopsisThe Natural Menopause Method is a complete one-stop guide to the perimenopause and menopause, covering everything from recognising symptoms to managing relationships and understanding which treatments really work. Author Karen Newby takes a wholistic approach to Midlife and the biological and social challenges it throws at us. Everything you need to know about achieving nutritional balance to support flagging vitality and celebrate the potential of your midlife. Are you tired all the time? Suffer with mood swings? Do you have stubborn weight gain especially around the middle? Are you dealing with brain fog? Is disturbed sleep making you feel exhausted? The Natural Menopause Method is a nutritional guide to address these and many other common menopause symptoms; helping readers to navigate the biological and social challenges of midlife through the healing lens of food. Exploring topics from HRT to tackling hot flushes as well as self-help and lifestyle tips, this book provides practical advice on recognising and troubleshooting symptoms in order to understand what foods and supplements can really work for us. Registered Nutritionist and lifestyle coach Karen Newby has over 10 years’ experience coaching women through the midlife, empowering clients to embrace life’s natural changes and feel reinvigorated, stronger, happier and healthier. Karen is a huge believer in the transformative effect that food can have on alleviating the symptoms of the menopause and her realistic, easily-integrated guidance on sleep, stress, energy, hormone balance (and even a 14-day cleanse) accompanied by her fresh and friendly approach will be your companion through the years before, during and after the menopause. Topics include: What is going on in my body?; How to get rid of that stubborn weight gain; How to sleep better (and deal with night sweats); How to balance mood and curb sugar cravings; How to combat a foggy head; What to eat: food essentials for your perimenopausal store cupboard; A 14 Day Cleanse.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“I feel a thousand times smarter after reading Menopause Bootcamp. Why does no one tell us?? As a woman approaching a certain age, I'm so grateful to Dr. Suzanne for demystifying and educating on this very natural process with her compassion and humor and experience. This book is so rich with important information that I can return to it for years to come.” — Rashida Jones, Grammy Award-winning actor, writer, and producer “Menopause Bootcamp is a remarkable feat. Gilberg-Lenz is a renowned MD, who combines medical wisdom with lifestyle wellness practices to improve women’s quality of life. Menopause is not the end; rather, it’s a metamorphosis of body and spirit. This phase in a woman’s life has been overlooked for far too many years. I’m delighted to encounter a paradigm shifting perspective from an open-minded, patient-first, radically honest leader in the field.” — Mark Hyman, MD, Director, the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and New York Times bestselling author of The Pegan Diet “Menopause Bootcamp takes a fierce approach to this key life transition for women. Fueled by unapologetic anger at how menopause has been twisted and misunderstood by the patriarchy, this book not only gives women the truth about our bodies in middle-age, but helps us embrace our authenticity and wholeness as wise women." — Kristin Neff, Associate Professor, University of Texas at Austin, Author of Fierce Self-compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power and Thrive “No one ever told me about menopause. It was just a weird, ominous word that I suddenly became aware of when it started happening to me. I know we all wish our mothers had told us exactly how to deal with our periods, but I truly think we need them to prepare us for menopause. For those of you who are young now, do yourself a favor: read this and don’t be afraid. Knowledge is power. For those of you who are my age—who grew up with the shame, under the cloak and dagger of never talking about it—I present to you Dr. Suzanne’s book.” — Pamela Segall Adlon, Director/Producer/Writer "Accessible and down-to-earth, this will be a boon for women struggling with this time in their life." — Publishers Weekly

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Book Synopsis''This book feels like your best friend talking to you over drinks - if your best friend is a shit-talking, patriarchy-smashing, intersectionally feminist professor of the history of reproductive medicine and also an endocrinologist with a side hustle as a comedian.'' - Dr Emily Nagoski, NYT bestselling author of Come As You AreWhat to Expect When You''re Not Expected to Expect Anything AnymorePerimenopause and menopause experiences are as unique as all of us who move through them. While there''s no one-size-fits-all, Heather Corinna tells you what can happen and what you can do to take care of yourself, all the while busting pernicious myths, offering real self-care tips - the kind that won''t break the bank or your soul - and running the gamut from hot flashes to hormone therapy.With practical, clear information and support, inclusive of those with disabilities, queer, transgender, nonbinary and other gender-diverse people, people of colour, working class and others who have long been left out of the discussion, What Fresh Hell Is This? is the cooling pillow and empathetic best friend to help you through the fire.Trade ReviewA frank and funny guide ... Full of heart - and answers - this guide will be a useful resource for readers new to perimenopause. * Publishers Weekly *I have loved Heather Corinna's work for twenty years, and What Fresh Hell Is This is their best yet. This book feels like your best friend talking to you over drinks-if your best friend is a shit-talking, patriarchy-smashing, intersectionally feminist professor of the history of reproductive medicine and also an endocrinologist with a side hustle as a comedian. Please read this book. * Dr Emily Nagoski, New York Times bestselling author of Come As You Are *Corinna's vast commonsense wisdom-especially on topics relating to gender roles, queer sexuality and gender identities-has the potential to improve the physical and emotional health of anyone who reads it, and to help heal our culture's unhealthy, conflicted approaches to sex, sexuality and gender. * Lisa Jervis, Bitch magazine cofounder *

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Book SynopsisThe Hormone Type Cookbook is the everywoman’s guide to resolving hormone imbalance through food and lifestyle.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION: Your Hormone Health Matters CHAPTER 1: The Hormone Education You Never Had CHAPTER 2 Nutrition Foundations for Hormone Balance CHAPTER 3 High Estrogen CHAPTER 4 Low Estrogen CHAPTER 5 Low Progesterone CHAPTER 6 Low Testosterone CHAPTER 7 High Androgens CHAPTER 8 Adrenal Burnout and Balancing Cortisol CHAPTER 9 Low Thyroid Resources Guide to Reducing Endocrine Disruptors Meal Plans References Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisThis friendly and supportive little book contains everything you need to know to prepare for the perimenopause and take charge of your experience The years leading up to the menopause can be a daunting time, and one which is widely misunderstood. Fear not! This book is here to break the stigma and share the knowledge, answering the questions you've been too afraid to ask and demystifying the perimenopause once and for all. Filled to the brim with essential information, this book will take you through all the stages and symptoms of the perimenopause right up to the menopause, so you can face this new stage of life with confidence. Inside you will find:- Guidance on understanding and preparing for the perimenopause and how to recognize the symptoms - Practical advice for managing the mental, physical and emotional symptoms, including hot flushes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, changing libido, mood swings and much more - Advice on the best treatments and medications for you, including how to approach it holistically, when to seek professional guidance and how HRT can help

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Book SynopsisThe story of one woman, one baby, a slipped disc and rather too many wrinkles, The Secret Diary of a New Mum (Aged 43 1/4) follows a midlife mum as she makes the transition from experienced TV producer to utterly inexperienced parent.Trade Review‘Hilariously candid’ Daily Mail‘This honest laugh-out-loud account gives a wonderful insight into the incredible journey to becoming a mum’ The Sun‘Brilliantly observed… funny, embarrassing and yet cruelly honest. It feels good to laugh about it, now the stiches are out’ Fay Ripley‘Warm, witty and very, very wise – the perfect antidote to all those po-faced pregnancy books. As a fellow “Geriatric Mother” I found myself constantly laughing and nodding along in agreement’ Imogen Edwards-Jones

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Book Synopsis⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If you are affected by this, want to support someone who is, or just want to learn more, this books covers everything you need, in a very understandable way.''- Goodreads reviewSupport for every stage of your journey through early menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency.Finding out in your teenage years or early twenties that you are menopausal can be devastating; receiving the same diagnosis in your late thirties is overwhelming; learning that you are post-menopausal while undergoing fertility treatment in your early forties may leave you blind-sided. This is not the more natural, expected hormonal transition at mid-life that other, older women experience. The Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause offers a road-map to navigating the emotional and hormonal rollercoaster that accompanies these diagnoses. Drawing on their own experiences and their clinical expertise, Trade ReviewWomen's health - especially POI and early menopause - has historically not been given the priority it deserves. The stories of the women throughout this elegantly crafted book demonstrate just how important it is to design care around them. Informative and essential reading. * Mr Eddie Morris, Menopause specialist and former Chair, British Menopause Society *A beacon of hope for anyone facing premature ovarian insufficiency or early menopause - an incredibly important and timely publication from two of the UK's leading experts in female hormonal healthcare. * Dr Helen Kemp, editor of 'Surgical Menopause Not Your Typical Menopause' *A wonderful resource for conditions that affect countless women, yet don't receive adequate attention. * Dr Rupy Aujla MBBS BSc MRCGP, founder 'The Doctor's Kitchen' *An excellent, concise book. It has so much practical information that as a GP I will apply in my clinical care, and it's the first to cover cultural aspects around early menopause - making it a standout inclusive book. * Dr Nighat Arif, BBC resident GP, ITV 'This Morning' GP *A must-read, with all the information and practical advice a woman could need when faced with POI or an early menopause. But more than that, it offers support, understanding and the empathy that comes from the lived experiences of countless women who have also confronted this under-recognised condition. * Dr Ellie Cannon, GP and 'Mail on Sunday' columnist *Much-needed - an incredible guide and resource for health professionals and people with early menopause alike. As a cancer doctor, this book will provide me with the confidence to discuss issues relating to early menopause more openly, with a trusted, evidence-based and inclusive resource that will support physical and mental well-being using a whole person approach. The professional knowledge and personal experience that Hannah and Mandy have captured is unique, important and makes this book exceptional in its scope and reach. * Dr Shireen Kassam, Consultant Haematologist and Lifestyle Medicine Physician *Bloody Marvellous! An outstanding piece of work clearly written with great care and attention to detail. Informative and insightful, a true labour of love. Brava Hannah and Mandy, this will help so many. * Diane Danzebrink, Therapist, Speaker, Educator; Founder of Menopause Support and the #MakeMenopauseMatter campaign *If you want to know everything about an early menopause, then this is the book for you. Written by two women who are brilliant doctors, with easy-to-understand explanations and sound evidence-based advice. As one of the authors experienced an early menopause first-hand, the book offers valuable insight into a condition that is still poorly understood. I highly recommend it. * Dr Bella Smith, GP Partner (@thedigitalgp @thewell_hq) *An excellent comprehensive resource not only for women in early menopause, but anyone in the women's healthcare field. The topics covered will empower women to make informed decisions and advocate for themselves in a health care system that is often lacking the complete picture regarding the impact that the loss of female reproductive organ functionality has on overall physical and mental health. * The Surmeno Connection *This book is so in-depth, offering all the information, clinical evidenced research, practical advice and helpful tips that anyone who has POI or is going through early menopause, their partners, family members and friends will need to lead happy, healthy lives. It should be on the reading list of every medical school and in every GP practice, such a valuable resource for both patients and healthcare professionals. * Samantha Evans, co-founder of Jo Divine and sexual health and pleasure expert *For millions of women, early menopause is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed and they are left feeling abandoned with their symptoms. This fantastic resource from two of my favourite doctors will now be my go-to resource and recommendation for my menopause community. * Amanda Thebe, Menopause Coach, Podcast Host and author of 'Menopocalypse' *As someone going through an early menopause due to surgery and chemotherapy, this really is the complete guide for me. With the medical information explained in simple language, a range of helpful tips, and anecdotes from others experiencing early menopause, this will be my go-to guide going forward. I will certainly be recommending this book to others in my situation. * Sara Liyanage, author and founder, @tickingoffbreastcancer *Hannah and Mandy write with wisdom, knowledge, experience and compassion. While the menopause has long been neglected by the healthcare profession, early menopause and POI are even more so - leaving patients feeling isolated and unsure of where to turn. This inclusive and comprehensive book is such a valuable resource. I'm confident it will be instrumental in improving both awareness and support for all women and AFAB people affected by this particularly overlooked area of menopause care. * Sarah Graham, health journalist and author of 'Rebel Bodies: A guide to the gender health gap revolution' *If you, your partner, friend, or colleague has experienced premature ovarian insufficiency or early menopause - this is a must read. This expertly written, evidence-based book busts commonly held myths and explains POI and early menopause in a really supportive and easy to understand way, covering treatment options, self-help, fertility options, psychological wellbeing, libido and more. The holistic approach that Hannah and Mandy take in these pages perfectly supports women by empowering them with the knowledge they need to manage their condition. * Dr Anne Connolly MBE, chair of the PCWHF and RCGP Champion for Women's Health *I love this book! The authors don't shy away from using medical terms, but explain them in clear, plain language, which will be helpful if they happen to be used in a consultation. The book also gives useful practical guidance, such as how to prepare for a consultation and speak to a clinician, as well as what HRT preparations are suitable for vegans. I commend the authors for raising issues rarely mentioned in 'mainstream' menopause medicine, including the experiences of people of non-White heritage and transgender and non-binary people, and for so powerfully sharing the voices of people affected by POI and early menopause. Essential reading. * Dr Nneka Nwokolo, consultant physician in sexual health and HIV medicine and co-founder, @shadesofmenopause *Understanding and awareness of our hormone history and hormone health is woeful. When you're given a cancer diagnosis, all you worry about is staying alive and understanding your treatment options. Many don't consider that being slammed into an early menopause is often one of them. If you discover you're at high genetic risk of cancer development and opt for risk-reducing surgery such as having your ovaries removed - you are similarly thrust into menopause, with a multitude of symptoms and impacts. It's after these events that the frantic search for information begins. This book is full of the expertise, evidence and personal experience that so many need; a literal information life-line. * Athena Lamnisos, CEO, gynaecological cancer charity, The Eve Appeal *There is no stone left unturned in this excellent read. This book is so needed and I am thrilled to see Hannah & Mandy covering all aspects of early menopause with so much evidence-based factual information. An essential read for those experiencing early menopause and a crucial best friend on this journey which is so complicated and complex. This book will empower and support so many women. * Catherine O'Keeffe, Menopause Coach and Speaker *This book provides a 360 degree insight and approach to POI and early menopause, the first of its kind in the menosphere. It equips the reader with an array of information from both a medical and non-medical perspective. The authors also cast the net far and wide to include a diverse understanding, which is a refreshing change. The narratives that are explored in this book offer different views for people to understand others' menopausal needs. * Nina Kuypers, Founder, Black Women in Menopause *This book is a very welcome and much needed source of information, clear and accessible, with many quotes from people who have been through the process of finally obtaining a diagnosis. The authors highlight that this is still too often a journey which is difficult and too often women are dismissed or their symptoms not identified as being due to ovarian failure. I highly recommend this to people wondering about whether these diagnoses could apply to them, or who have recently been diagnosed. I would also urge all GPs and other Healthcare professionals caring for women to read it to gain a better understanding of these conditions. * Dr Katy Munro, GP Headache Specialist, Host of Heads Up podcast, Author of 'Managing Your Migraine' *At last - a friendly, factual and informative book for women like me who have had an early menopause. I wish this book had been around when I needed it. * Dr Liz O'Riordan, Speaker, Author, Storyteller, Podcast Host and Co-author of ‘The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer’ *I wish this book had been available when I experienced premature ovarian insufficiency at age 38. Despite being a fully trained ObGyn, I did not know where to turn for reliable medical and lifestyle advice. Dr Hannah Short and Dr Mandy Leonhardt's book is a must read for anyone living with POI, their loved ones and for all health professionals. My patients are going to hugely benefit from this thoroughly researched, evidence-backed gem that compassionately covers a condition that is rarely highlighted despite so many living with the consequences. * Dr Nitu Bajekal, MD, FRCOG, Dip IBLM Senior Consultant ObGyn and Author of 'Living PCOS Free' *This book is vital reading for doctors and people with early menopause; a much needed resource that I am grateful to be able to share with my patients. Thank you! * Dr Gemma Newman MBBCH DRCOG DFFP MRCGP (2008) GP, Author and Podcast Host *If you have never encountered gonadotropin-releasing hormone being compared - convincingly - to a shop-floor manager, you should read this book. Drs Hannah Short and Mandy Leonhardt do their very best to combine clear scientific and medical information with techniques to make it understandable and accessible. Throughout, they seek to inform with compassion, alongside evidence-based rigour. POI and early menopause, still too rarely discussed, has been waiting for a book as good, kind and informative as this. * Rose George, Journalist and author of 'Nine Pints' , 'The Big Necessity' and 'Ninety Percent of Everything' *Reading this book is like someone putting a caring arm around your shoulder in a time of need. This brilliantly written book is an essential resource for all women with POI and early menopause but also for the health care professionals that look after them. * Dr Juliet McGrattan, former GP and author of 'Sorted: The Active Woman's Guide to Health' *A wonderfully human and well thought out book which sensitively covers the latest science, the psychology and impact of a condition which deserves more publicity... insightful advice for anyone trying to navigate their health journey with POI or premature menopause. * Dr Ayan Panja, GP, author and podcast host. 'Saving Lives in Slow Motion' *I love the way this book is grounded in evidence-based medicine; it is relatable, understandable, and not only gives knowledge but tools. It will be a valuable addition not only to any health care professional who works in the women's health space, but also for patients themselves. This book will have a firm place on my bookshelf, and will be a great tool with which to support my patients. Thank you. * Dr Samantha Newman, MBChB BSc., DipOMG, GPSI Womens Health, FemaleGP, Napier, New Zealand *This is a book that has been needed for a very long time indeed. It will bring relief and clarity to the millions who are faced with what can be a devastating diagnosis. Whether you felt that motherhood was the path for you or not, our identity can be so intricately woven with our reproductive status, and being robbed of that involuntarily is a profound and life-changing loss. What I found outstanding about this book is that alongside the clearly explained medical sections are significant chapters dedicated to the potential emotional, relational, and psychological fallout from a diagnosis of POI or early menopause and where to seek guidance, connection and support. This is something rarely touched upon by medical professionals at the time of diagnosis and, in its absence, patients (and those around them) can be left feeling scared, isolated and overwhelmed by this frightening landscape they are left to navigate alone. This is also a radically inclusive book, touching upon the experiences and perspectives of those who are other than white, cis-gendered, heterosexual, able-bodied, middle-aged and middle class - which makes for an incredibly refreshing and much-needed change! The menopause can be a challenging time of life for anyone as they cross over into a new way of relating to their body, and society's harsh judgments about post-menopausal bodies - this book will be a wise and comforting friend for those who face this challenge earlier than expected and help them feel empowered and less alone. * Jody Day, Psychotherapist, Founder of Gateway Women and author of 'Living the Life Unexpected: How to Find Hope, Meaning and a Fulfilling Future Without Children' *This book covers everything from the diverse causes and treatments of POI, to navigating loss of fertility and addressing issues related to sexual wellbeing, education and employment. It is factual, evidence based and also holistic, empathetic and shows the huge insight, clinical experience and knowledge of the authors. The book includes all the latest research around the topic, taking into account personal preferences and sexual diversity, and provides individualised treatment options and solutions for the many different scenarios that make up POI in the modern world. The patient stories provide real women's lived experiences and perspectives. This is a must-have companion for women going through POI and will also be an invaluable resource to doctors and other allied health professionals involved in all aspects of women's healthcare. * Dr Annice Mukherjee, Consultant Endocrinologist and author, 'The Complete Guide to the Menopause' *For far too long, women's health issues have been considered taboo for discussion. As someone who experienced a chemically induced early menopause in my 30's, there was little, if any, credible or trusted places to seek information. This book explains everything so well, written in language that is easy to understand by authors who absolutely 'get' the subject matter. It makes effective use of case studies and relatable experiences and intuitively provides all the answers. My only wish is that it had been available 10 years ago!As the legislator who orchestrated the abolition of the Tampon Tax, here in the UK, and a lifelong advocate for women's health I am delighted to be able to wholeheartedly recommend this book, knowing it will provide a lifeline for so many women. * Paula Sheriff, Former MP, women’s health advocate, personal experience of medical menopause and breast cancer *This is a brilliant, informative, well written book on POI and early menopause. It is an invaluable educational resource and shines much needed light on these conditions. It is easy to read and packed with information to empower patients and educate professionals. * Dr Jacqueline Brickley BSc.MB.ChB.MRCGP.Dip.SEM.MDCH, General Practitioner and Menopause Specialist *The guide I wish I had when I first entered early menopause and a book which I am sure I will go back to time and time again as I continue my own journey through surgical menopause. The validation these pages provide makes this guide essential reading for anyone diagnosed with POI and early menopause. Education and understanding is key to living your best life in POI and early menopause, and this guide covers it all.Written with friendly and compassionate tones throughout, the lay out of the book makes it easy to identify which sections of the book you want to choose to focus on, which can be essential if concentration or fatigue are an issue due to health conditions (including, but not limited to, menopause!). * Emily Grace, Mental Health Campaigner, @PeriodsPower *An essential, affirming and myth-busting guide to all things early menopause. * Dr Seema Yasmin, author of 'Viral BS: Medical Myths and Why We Fall For Them' *As a physician, I recommend this book to all who are facing premature menopause. It is a thorough guide, has helpful and factual information, with personal vignettes interspersed throughout. Nicely done. -- Susan Baumgaertel * Menopause Menu *

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Book Synopsis'Essential reading for everyone' – Marian KeyesIt’s time for us to start talking about the menopause. Cracking the Menopause, from straight-talking broadcaster Mariella Frostrup and health journalist Alice Smellie, has all the information you need, delivered with characteristic wry humour.It’s high time we renovated and elevated this life change. Despite the centuries of speculation and propaganda, we are not overheating or inherently cold, we are not hysterics or boiling vats of toxic poisons, we are not dried up or washed up, we are simply menopausal.In this no-holds-barred guide, Mariella shares her own journey through the menopause, along with the latest science, advice from leading experts and humorous illustrations – to provide an informative source of wisdom and enlightenment.Featuring case studies from women in every walk of life and all stages of their menopause journey, Cracking the Menopause opens up the conversation about an urgent topic that half the population will experience, but barely anyone is talking about. Designed to equip you with the knowledge to manage your symptoms from perimenopause onwards, this essential book separates the myths from the reality and offers expertise, hope and advice.'I inhaled this book, it's fantastic. Women of all ages need to read it.' – Claudia Winkleman'Mariella and Alice have just written one of the most important books of the year, bravo.' - Gabby LoganTrade ReviewA fresh, insightful take and a great read. -- Helen FieldingEssential reading for everyone. -- Marian KeyesI inhaled this book, it's fantastic. Women of all ages need to read it. It’s genuinely helped me understand why I wake up at 5 a.m. and made me laugh along the way. -- Claudia WinklemanCracking the Menopause should be mandatory for every medical student and pretty much anyone else who cares about the quality of a woman’s life over the age of forty. Mariella and Alice have just written one of the most important books of the year, bravo. -- Gabby LoganMenopause is the dark matter of modern medicine, until now almost totally neglected. This book shrugs off generations of silence and stigma. It’s confessional, scientifically accurate and extremely funny. It’s for anyone who will experience the menopause themselves or who knows someone who will . . . so that’s basically everyone. -- Dr Chris van TullekenOptimistic, hilarious and informative. A rallying cry for women to love and look after themselves at any age. -- Susannah ConstantineThis book is nothing short of revolutionary! Finally, some validation for women who’ve been swirling around aimlessly seeking answers in tomes of patriarchal gibberish. This book arrives at exactly the right time; a guidebook for that stage in life, previously only surviving in shadows and whispers. MENOPAUSE, at long last: a badge of honor. -- Naomi WattsA fabulous read. For me, this is the first conversation around the menopause that is inclusive of ethnically diverse voices. This is a must-have, revolutionary book for everyone to read. -- Dr Nighat ArifThis friendly, feisty book has all the myth-busting facts, tactics and strategies we need to sail through menopause and not just survive, but thrive. -- Alice Hart-Davis, founder of The Tweakments GuideBrilliantly well-informed, hugely helpful and, above all, empathetic to women’s needs: I wish I’d had this to read when my own perimenopause kicked in. -- Saska Graville, MPowered WomenA must-read for women of any age. It does not just crack the menopause, it makes it cool. I, for one, cannot wait to become a grumpy and free menopausal woman after reading this book. -- Miriam Gonzalez DurantesIt’s astounding and shocking that a process over half the world’s population will go through is still so poorly understood. This book goes a long way towards clearing up the myths and misconceptions that still surround the menopause. -- Lydia Slater, Editor-in-Chief, Harper's BazaarIt’s fascinating, and a little scary that men are so ignorant about something that will probably significantly affect someone they’ve lived with for two decades! -- Mark Pougatch

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Book Synopsis'Essential reading for everyone' – Marian KeyesFeaturing case studies from women in every walk of life and all stages of their menopause journey, Cracking the Menopause opens up the conversation about an urgent topic that half the population will experience, but barely anyone is talking about.It’s high time we renovated and elevated this life change. Despite the centuries of speculation and propaganda, we are not overheating or inherently cold, we are not hysterics or boiling vats of toxic poisons, we are not dried up or washed up, we are simply menopausal.It’s time for us to start talking about the menopause. Cracking the Menopause, from straight-talking broadcaster Mariella Frostrup and health journalist Alice Smellie, has all the information you need, delivered with characteristic wry humour. Mariella shares her own journey through the menopause, along with the latest science, advice from leading experts and humorous illustrations – to provide an informative source of wisdom and enlightenment.Designed to equip you with the knowledge to manage your symptoms from perimenopause onwards, this essential book separates the myths from the reality and offers expertise, hope and advice.'I inhaled this book, it's fantastic. Women of all ages need to read it' – Claudia Winkleman'Mariella and Alice have just written one of the most important books of the year, bravo' - Gabby LoganTrade ReviewA fresh, insightful take and a great read. -- Helen Fielding, author of Bridget Jones's DiaryEssential reading for everyone. -- Marian Keyes, author of Again, RachelI inhaled this book, it's fantastic. Women of all ages need to read it. It’s genuinely helped me understand why I wake up at 5 a.m. and made me laugh along the way. -- Claudia WinklemanCracking the Menopause should be mandatory for every medical student and pretty much anyone else who cares about the quality of a woman’s life over the age of forty. Mariella and Alice have just written one of the most important books of the year, bravo. -- Gabby LoganMenopause is the dark matter of modern medicine, until now almost totally neglected. This book shrugs off generations of silence and stigma. It’s confessional, scientifically accurate and extremely funny. It’s for anyone who will experience the menopause themselves or who knows someone who will . . . so that’s basically everyone. -- Dr Chris van Tulleken, broadcaster and author of Ultra-Processed PeopleOptimistic, hilarious and informative. A rallying cry for women to love and look after themselves at any age. -- Susannah Constantine, broadcast and fashion columnistThis book is nothing short of revolutionary! Finally, some validation for women who’ve been swirling around aimlessly seeking answers in tomes of patriarchal gibberish. This book arrives at exactly the right time; a guidebook for that stage in life, previously only surviving in shadows and whispers. MENOPAUSE, at long last: a badge of honor. -- Naomi Watts, actorThis friendly, feisty book has all the myth-busting facts, tactics and strategies we need to sail through menopause and not just survive, but thrive. -- Alice Hart-Davis, founder of The Tweakments GuideBrilliantly well-informed, hugely helpful and, above all, empathetic to women’s needs: I wish I’d had this to read when my own perimenopause kicked in. -- Saska Graville, MPowered WomenA must-read for women of any age. It does not just crack the menopause, it makes it cool. I, for one, cannot wait to become a grumpy and free menopausal woman after reading this book. -- Miriam Gonzalez Durantes, lawyer and founder of Inspiring GirlsIt’s astounding and shocking that a process over half the world’s population will go through is still so poorly understood. This book goes a long way towards clearing up the myths and misconceptions that still surround the menopause. -- Lydia Slater, Editor-in-Chief, Harper's BazaarIt’s fascinating, and a little scary that men are so ignorant about something that will probably significantly affect someone they’ve lived with for two decades! -- Mark Pougatch, sports broadcaster

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Book SynopsisA frank, funny and inspiring new memoir from the bestselling author of The Language of Kindness about the search for meaning in midlife'Brilliant... Like having an honest conversation with a smart and funny friend' Cathy RentzenbrinkAm I a terrible mother? Is the world ending? Did I turn the oven off? Did I pay the parking fine? Is my TV licence up to date? Will I go to prison? Who will take care of the children?This is the story of Christie Watson's journey through midlife. The joy of letting go and the pain of the morning after, the unstoppable power of female friendship and the struggle to raise teenagers as a single parent. It lays bare the exhilaration, agony, wonder and fears of being a middle-aged woman with a wild heart, a changing body and a new set of challenges. And as her world takes on a different shape, there's something else she starts to feel: the hot flush of possibility...'I adore Christie Watson. Quilt on Fire is full of her trademark candour, compassion and humour' Elizabeth Day'You don't have to be in midlife to appreciate this funny, real, empathetic memoir about the multitudes contained in every woman' RedTrade ReviewLiterary, gritty, joyful and very, very funny, reading Quilt on Fire is like hanging out with a best friend, one who knows you so well that she can see inside your soul... Virgina Woolf-sharp -- Stacey Duguid * Sunday Telegraph *A superb chronicle of midlife and the chaos of the perimenopause. Candid, humorous, insightful, deeply empathetic, inspiring and utterly necessary * i Paper *You don't have to be in midlife to appreciate this funny, real, empathetic memoir about the multitudes contained in every woman... You'll feel as if you've found a kindred spirit * Red *[Quilt on Fire] stood out for its honesty and humour... A must-read for any woman in midlife * Good Housekeeping, 'This month's 10 books to read right now' *A funny, frank and informative blend of personal writing, research and conversations with friends... [Watson's] descriptions of her failing body are vivid and unflinching... Passages are moving, humbling and written with beautiful detail -- Marianne Power * The Times *

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Book Synopsis'Funny, frank and empowering... a vital book for any woman who is at the beginning of her radicalisation journey, looking at her life and finally piecing together the personal and the political.' THE OBSERVER'Sam Baker is rewriting the narrative around menopause' WOMAN & HOME'rollicking read' MAIL ON SUNDAY'I loved it.. blazingly hopeful and beautifully written. This book is meant to be mainlined.' LISA TADDEO'If you're a woman over 40, ever going to be a woman over 40 or you've ever met a woman over 40 you should read this book' JANE FALLON'I NEED this book. We ALL need this book! If menopause happened to men, there would be CELEBRATIONS and parties every time one of them completed their change.' MARIAN KEYES'This gem is a guide to navigating your 40s and 50s and just generally being yourself. ... joyful, positive, and goes to ALL the places. Highly recommended.' JOJO MOYESThe essential manifesto for any woman staring the second half of their lives in the face and wondering, WTF is going on?* Invisible to society now you're past child-bearing age?* Tired of being disregarded, overlooked and underestimated?* Wondering what the hell is happening to your body, mind and internal thermostat?Women over forty are the most ignored demographic in society. And yet this is the time when you are likely to have the most freedom, power, confidence and self knowledge than ever before. Some serious life has been lived: there have been great loves, heartbreaks, births, marriages, careers, betrayals, bereavements and survival. So what now? What happens when the narrative given to you by society - husband, babies, house - runs out and you become storyless? Including chapters on menopause, sex, culture, work, rage and freedom, writer and journalist Sam Baker shares her experiences of life post 40 and shows how women to create their own story. This needn't herald the era of loose clothing and hair dye; or hot flashes and bad sleep (though there is that too). It's time women north of 40 took a leaf out of the millennial handbook and reinvented things our way. Sam hosts a podcast of the same name, now with over 50 thousand downloads. Harness your energy, opinions and power and create a liberating new narrative for the second half of life.'I am so glad The Shift exists. Sam's writing is a wonderful generous mixture of no-bullsh*t and a comforting hug. I'll be passing this book on to many women I know and love.' EMMA GANNON 'brilliant - powerful, brimming with integrity, inspiring, the politics of anger and what it means when we refuse to be invisible. Every woman (whatever her age) should buy, borrow, lend a copy' KATE MOSSE'This is such a painfully beautiful look at the menopause in all its complexity. As honest as it is insightful, this is the first book I've read about later womanhood that exchanges shame and fear for truth and celebration... does for 40-something women what the honest parenting movement did for mothers.' ANNA WHITEHOUSE, founder, Mother Pukka'great pace and feisty content. It will be a great help to women to see their lives mirrored and not feel like they are going mad... bold and funny.' CARYN FRANKLIN'[Sam] tackles the menopause with her customary wit and wisdom' i PAPER'Honest and witter account of life post-40. Makes for essential reading at any age.' - KATE WILLS, FABULOUS MAGAZINE'Insightful, thoughtful, inspirational - impressive work.' - VICTORIA DERBYSHIRE

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Book Synopsis'If you're a woman over 40, ever going to be a woman over 40 or you've ever met a woman over 40 you should read this book' JANE FALLON'I NEED this book. We ALL need this book! If menopause happened to men, there would be CELEBRATIONS and parties every time one of them completed their change.' MARIAN KEYES'A compelling voice within [the menopause] movement' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Funny, frank and empowering... a vital book for any woman who is at the beginning of her radicalisation journey, looking at her life and finally piecing together the personal and the political.' THE OBSERVER'Sam Baker is rewriting the narrative around menopause' WOMAN & HOME'A rollicking read' MAIL ON SUNDAY'I loved it.. blazingly hopeful and beautifully written. This book is meant to be mainlined.' LISA TADDEO'This gem is a guide to navigating your 40s and 50s and just generally being yourself. ... joyful, positive, and goes to ALL the places. Highly recommended.' JOJO MOYESThe essential manifesto for any woman staring the second half of their lives in the face and wondering, WTF is going on?* Invisible to society now you're past child-bearing age?* Tired of being disregarded, overlooked and underestimated?* Wondering what the hell is happening to your body, mind and internal thermostat?Women over forty are the most ignored demographic in society. And yet this is the time when you are likely to have the most freedom, power, confidence and self knowledge than ever before. Some serious life has been lived: there have been great loves, heartbreaks, births, marriages, careers, betrayals, bereavements and survival. So what now? What happens when the narrative given to you by society - husband, babies, house - runs out and you become storyless? Including chapters on menopause, sex, culture, work, rage and freedom, writer and journalist Sam Baker shares her experiences of life post 40 and shows how women to create their own story. This needn't herald the era of loose clothing and hair dye; or hot flashes and bad sleep (though there is that too). It's time women north of 40 took a leaf out of the millennial handbook and reinvented things our way. Sam hosts a podcast of the same name, now with over 50 thousand downloads. Harness your energy, opinions and power and create a liberating new narrative for the second half of life.'I am so glad The Shift exists. Sam's writing is a wonderful generous mixture of no-bullsh*t and a comforting hug. I'll be passing this book on to many women I know and love.' EMMA GANNON 'brilliant - powerful, brimming with integrity, inspiring, the politics of anger and what it means when we refuse to be invisible. Every woman (whatever her age) should buy, borrow, lend a copy' KATE MOSSE'This is such a painfully beautiful look at the menopause in all its complexity. As honest as it is insightful, this is the first book I've read about later womanhood that exchanges shame and fear for truth and celebration... does for 40-something women what the honest parenting movement did for mothers.' ANNA WHITEHOUSE, founder, Mother Pukka'great pace and feisty content. It will be a great help to women to see their lives mirrored and not feel like they are going mad... bold and funny.' CARYN FRANKLIN'[Sam] tackles the menopause with her customary wit and wisdom' i PAPER'Honest and witter account of life post-40. Makes for essential reading at any age.' - KATE WILLS, FABULOUS MAGAZINE'Insightful, thoughtful, inspirational - impressive work.' - VICTORIA DERBYSHIRE

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! (June 2020)'If you're after an in-depth medical or psychological insight into the menopause, I'm afraid you've opened the wrong book - I'm not a doctor . . . However, I am a woman and I do know how it feels to be menopausal, so this book is written from experience and the heart and I hope it makes you laugh and feel better.' JEOlder and Wider is Jenny Eclair's hilarious, irreverent and refreshingly honest compendium of the menopause. From C for Carb-loading and G for Getting Your Shit Together to I for Invisibility and V for Vaginas, Jenny's whistle-stop tour of the menopause in all its glory will make you realise that it really isn't just you. Jenny will share the surprising lessons she has learnt along the way as well as her hard-won tips on the joy of cardigans, dealing with the empty nest (get a lodger) and keeping the lid on the pressure cooker of your temper (count to twenty, ten is never enough).As Jenny says, 'I can't say that I've emerged like a beautiful butterfly from some hideous old menopausal chrysalis and it would be a lie to say that I've found the 'old me' again. But what I have found is the 'new me' - and you know what? I'm completely cool with that.'

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Book SynopsisMenopause is a dramatic but largely overlooked developmental window to the second half of life. Although today's women are more aware of and actively involved in mapping their menopausal journey than generations before, many still do not see menopause as a time of important psychological and spiritual transformation. This book goes far beyond hot flashes and gets to the very heart of the midlife journey, helping women find their unique voice and speak their truth in an era of #MeToo and #ChurchToo. Coming alongside readers as a wise spiritual guide, pastor and theologian Cheryl Bridges Johns identifies seven key developmental "tasks" of menopause and gives practical ways women can embrace each one. She encourages women to view these tasks as gifts as they experience the remarkable physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation that occurs in this stage of life. Written in a warm and conversational tone, this book helps women chart a course for the future, leading them to a renewed sense of identity, a more focused vision for life, and a deeper spirituality. Each chapter includes guided questions for personal reflection and study questions for group discussion.Table of ContentsContents Introduction 1. Puberty and the Relational Self 2. The Gift of Uncovering 3. The Gift of Anger 4. The Gift of the Authentic Self 5. The Gift of Expanded Time 6. The Gift of Spiritual Freedom 7. The Gift of Vision 8. The Gift of Courage Index

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Book SynopsisWith menopause, almost overnight, nothing about your body is the same. Where eating less and exercising more once allowed you to slim down, it now produces little to no results. In this book, Pahla Bowers offers a powerful new method to flip the script on menopause by adjusting how you think. Using a highly practical approach that targets really unhelpful thoughts (RUTs), she teaches readers how to lose weight and love their midlife body by: transforming their thinking about food—and not fearing calories and carbs; practicing moderate exercise, staying hydrated, and getting plenty of sleep; choosing a realistic weight goal; and never slowing down Mind Over Menopause gives women the tools they need to improve their health while eating more, exercising less, and turning good feelings into actions. With chapters that include journaling prompts and “Borrow This Thought” ideas, Bowers shows how to use the mind like a compass to steer the body in the direction it wants to go. And in the process, she proves that aging can be a positive change.

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Book SynopsisHot flashes. Vaginal atrophy. Social stigma. The comics in this unapologetic anthology prove that when it comes to menopause and its attendant symptoms, no one needs to sweat it alone. Featuring works by comics luminaries such as Lynda Barry, Joyce Farmer, Ellen Forney, and Carol Tyler, Menopause is the perfect antidote to the simplistic, cheap-joke approach that treats menopause as a cultural taboo. This anthology challenges stereotypes with perspectives from a range of life experiences, ages, gender identities, ethnicities, and health conditions. Other contributors include Maureen Burdock, Jennifer Camper, KC Councilor, MK Czerwiec, Leslie Ewing, Ann M. Fox, Keet Geniza, Roberta Gregory, Teva Harrison, Rachael House, Leah Jones, Monica Lalanda, Cathy Leamy, Ajuan Mance, Jessica Moran, Mimi Pond, Sharon Rosenzweig, Joyce Schachter, Susan Merrill Squier, Emily Steinberg, Nicola Streeten, A. K. Summers, Kimiko Tobimatsu, Shelley L. Wall, and Dana Walrath. Trade Review“Playful and enjoyable indeed, as well as moving, affirming, and solidarity-sparking.”—starred review Booklist“Often informative, sometimes moving, and ambitious in its frank talk about what is oddly taboo: an inevitable experience for half of humanity.”—Publishers Weekly“The cartoons in Menopause: A Comic Treatment depict what is generally considered an unbecoming, if not humiliating, life event. This collection, edited by M.K. Czerwiec, joins the Graphic Medicine Series (Escaping Wars and Waves) in treating a complex topic with candor and creativity. Twenty-five comics represent diverse women and their experiences, in drawing styles as distinctive as the artists.”—starred review Shelf Awareness“Shattering the silence and secrecy surrounding the ‘big change,’ Menopause: A Comic Treatment offers an unflinching look at an often stigmatized or taboo topic.”—International Journal of Comic Art“This is a new and unique offering for those interested in a humorous look at menopause transition. It serves as a sociocultural prism through which to view menopause and to see its diverse presentations and influences.”—Barbara Hoffman Doody's Review Service

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Book SynopsisDr. Becky Campbell and Dr. Krystal Hohn have created this fundamental resource manual to explain the various ways your hormones can affect your body and what you can do to balance them for a happier and healthier lifestyle. As board-certified physicians of natural medicine, these ladies will tell you all of the ways you can get your hormone levels under control, including: »Tips for regulating digestion »Information on organ detoxification »How to manage stress levels »Getting proper sleep »Maintaining a healthy sex life The biggest piece of the hormone puzzle is eating foods that support hormone health and detox pathways as well as learning how to manage stress. This can be easily achieved with the delicious, nutrient-dense recipes provided, along with meal plans and instructions on correct calorie intake (hint: eating less isn’t the answer!) and what foods to avoid. Now you can start taking better care of yourself with this essential and educational guide for managing hormones.

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Book SynopsisEvery woman will eventually go through menopause - that's half the population of the planet! And yet it's something that is still not fully explored. It's held in shame by some women and ignored by others. It can be devastating to some and a call to freedom for others. After going through her own 'change', Ali Daddo wanted to explore all the feelings around menopause and especially the post-menopausal years that so many women talk about as being 'the best years of their life'.Through sharing her own experience in a very real way, Ali hopes that women won't feel so alone in what can be a very lonely time. Alongside stories from some very well known Australian women, including Georgie Parker, Anita Heiss and Rhonda Burchmore, Queen Menopause is the book Ali wishes she'd had when she was approaching menopause - so she could have been better prepared for what was coming, embraced the process and felt supported.This is for all women.

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Book SynopsisA kick-ass book on menopause. Do yourself a favor and pick up this gem. Dr. Jen Gunter, bestselling author of The Vagina Bible and The Menopause ManifestoMenopause and perimenopause are no laughing matter―but that doesn't stop Amanda Thebe from approaching her 50s with a sense of humor. In this hilarious and personal account, the fitness trainer shares how she lost weight, dealt with her depression, improved her sleep, and overhauled her diet to survive-and thrive―during menopause. Now you can, too!Includes a Bonus Strength Training Guide for Women Over 40At a time when menopause has become an urgent topic of public discussion, with the likes of Michelle Obama revealing their struggles for the first time, personal trainer Amanda Thebe shares her journey with bold and big-hearted writing that will be familiar to readers of Glennon Doyle. Readers will come away from the book with:-A better understanding of your own hormones and how they factor in menopause and your overall health;Confidence to speak your truth about your menopause symptoms to your doctor, other health professionals, your family, and friends;-Zero bull-sh*t tips for nutrition, fitness, vagina health, sex, and more.Amanda Thebe was working as a personal trainer and fitness coach when, at age 43, she started experiencing debilitating exhaustion, dizziness, and depression. The busy mother of two boys was used to traveling the world and climbing mountains. Now, she struggled to climb out of bed.After several failed doctors appointments, Thebe saw her gynaecologist, who finally named the source of her struggles: perimenopause, the period of 5-10 years before menopause, when a woman's fluctuating estrogen levels put her at risk of depression, anxiety, headaches, and more ailments related to female hormone health.Empowered by information, Thebe began her journey back to her former self, overhauling her approach to diet, mental health, and exercise. In Menopocalypse, she explains how to deal with migraines, hot flashes, weight gain, exhaustion, poor sleep, vaginal dryness, and mood swings-offering tips that have worked for her and others.She shares information about hormone therapy. She even shares her own strength-training routine, complete with a suggested workout schedule, easy-to-follow instructions, and pictures of herself doing the exercises, so you can feel empowered, fit, and ready to tackle the day.Menopause isn't fun, sexy, or cool, and a woman might spend one-third of her life in it-but that doesn't mean women should suffer in silence without support. Let the outspoken and honest Amanda Thebe be your guide to surviving-and thriving-during menopocalypse.Trade Review“Amanda Thebe does a marvelous job of evidence-based storytelling and self-help counseling, in words and pictures, with humor and confidence. I am so excited that women of all ages will now have Menopocalypse to guide them through their lifetime journeys within their bodies!”—Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, RD, author of The New Power Eating“Amanda Thebe is the guide every woman deserves to have at her side as she moves into the mysterious post-reproductive years. Menopocalypse equips us with the strategies our doctors and friends might not share—important pieces of information that reassure us we can survive, we will survive, and we might even find our post-menopocalyptic selves stronger and more capable than ever before.”—Georgie Fear, RD, CSSD, author of Give Yourself MORE“A must-have for any woman over 40. Amanda Thebe breaks down menopause in an easy-to-understand way, and delivers science-based diet and lifestyle recommendations with levity and clarity. I’m buying a copy for all of my friends.”—Abby Langer, RD, author of Good Food, Bad Diet“Perimenopause and menopause can be very difficult times for women, both physically and emotionally. This book will help to empower women with information and advice so they can enjoy positive and healthy lives beyond their menopause.”—Dr. Louise Newson, GP and menopause specialist, developer of My Menopause Doctor“Amanda’s tell-all book Menopocalypse spares nothing of her personal experience going through menopause and serves as an inspiration to women all over the world. Opening up about menopause and discussing how options are available to women is not only encouraging, but ultimately life changing. Her raw, unfiltered approach makes you feel like you are talking with your best girlfriend over your favorite beverage. Thanks, Amanda, for dedicating so much to educating other women through your experience.”—Dr. Heather Hirsch, associate professor and clinical program director of the Menopause and Midlife Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and faculty at Harvard Medical School.

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Book SynopsisIn this fabulously confessional romp through the menopause, D'Souza tells us what it was like for her, and what it will be like for you. The Hot Topic is a treat of a book liberating, empowering and unexpectedly moving in its truth-telling.Trade Review'Menopause is something none of us want to talk about, it s a club that no one yearns to belong to. So I am on my knees, weeping with gratitude to Christa D'Souza for writing about menopause in a way that doesn't make me want to run screaming for the hills. Finally, a cool look at hot flushes... Men, if you want anything more than the most shallow relationship with a woman over 40, man up and read this book.' * Kate Reardon, author and ex-editor of Tatler magazine *'Christa D'Souza is warm, witty and wise. No woman - or man, come to that - should be without this book.' * Cressida Connolly, author of The After Party *At last a no-nonsense, myth debunking and even amusing look at the M word. The final step to equality has to be turning the menopause from its current secret, shameful status into a topic we can happily discuss, learn to best negotiate and celebrate. In these pages Christa D'Souza puts us firmly on that path.' * Mariella Frostrup, author of Cracking the Menopause *'With this book, Christa has branded the over-40s as the cool kids. Who else could make a book on the menopause a rip-roaring, witty but intelligent read? I laughed and laughed and learnt.' * Anya Hindmarch *'Been there... survived that... but how I wish I'd had this menopause tour guide to get me through. Brilliant and beautifully written.' * Christine Amanpour, CNN chief international correspondent *Menopause is something none of us want to talk about, it s a club that no one yearns to belong to. So I am on my knees, weeping with gratitude to Christa D'Souza for writing about menopause in a way that doesn't make me want to run screaming for the hills. Finally, a cool look at hot flushes... Men, if you want anything more than the most shallow relationship with a woman over 40, man up and read this book.Christa D'Souza is warm, witty and wise. No woman - or man, come to that - should be without this book.At last a no-nonsense, myth debunking and even amusing look at the M word. The final step to equality has to be turning the menopause from its current secret, shameful status into a topic we can happily discuss, learn to best negotiate and celebrate. In these pages Christa D'Souza puts us firmly on that path.With this book, Christa has branded the over-40s as the cool kids. Who else could make a book on the menopause a rip-roaring, witty but intelligent read? I laughed and laughed and learnt.Been there... survived that... but how I wish I'd had this menopause tour guide to get me through. Brilliant and beautifully written.

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Book Synopsis'The final step to equality has to be turning the menopause into a topic we can happily discuss, and even celebrate. In these pages, Christa D'Souza puts us firmly on that path.' - MARIELLA FROSTRUP'Been there... survived that... but how I wish I'd had this menopause tour guide to get me through. Brilliant and beautifully written.' - CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR 'Warm, witty and wise. No woman - or man, come to that - should be without this book.' - CRESSIDA CONNOLLYThere has never been a better time to be a menopausal woman. Technology is such that 60 really is the new 40 (or even 35). But, for Christa D'Souza, some nagging questions remain... What is the point of us now that we are officially biologically irrelevant? Are hormones safe, even if you've had cancer? Is there a cut-off point for plaits? In this fabulously confessional romp through the menopause, D'Souza tells us what it was like for her, and what it will be like for you. She meets a bunch of menopausal nuns in San Francisco, goes hunter-gathering with the Hadza tribe in Tanzania, interviews experts around the world to get the latest science... and discovers along the way some surprising silver linings to this key milestone of maturity. Menopause: The True Story is a treat of a book - liberating, empowering and unexpectedly moving in its truth-telling.*Menopause: The True Story is an updated edition of The Hot Topic, first published in 2016*Trade Review'Menopause is something none of us want to talk about, it s a club that no one yearns to belong to. So I am on my knees, weeping with gratitude to Christa D'Souza for writing about menopause in a way that doesn't make me want to run screaming for the hills. Finally, a cool look at hot flushes... Men, if you want anything more than the most shallow relationship with a woman over 40, man up and read this book.' * Kate Reardon, author and ex-editor of Tatler magazine *'Christa D'Souza is warm, witty and wise. No woman - or man, come to that - should be without this book.' * Cressida Connolly, author of The After Party *At last a no-nonsense, myth debunking and even amusing look at the M word. The final step to equality has to be turning the menopause from its current secret, shameful status into a topic we can happily discuss, learn to best negotiate and celebrate. In these pages Christa D'Souza puts us firmly on that path.' * Mariella Frostrup, author of Cracking the Menopause *'With this book, Christa has branded the over-40s as the cool kids. Who else could make a book on the menopause a rip-roaring, witty but intelligent read? I laughed and laughed and learnt.' * Anya Hindmarch *'Been there... survived that... but how I wish I'd had this menopause tour guide to get me through. Brilliant and beautifully written.' * Christine Amanpour, CNN chief international correspondent *

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Book Synopsis"Brutally honest, eye-wateringly detailed, funny, informative and crammed with practical advice ... compelling, essential reading." You magazine"I want to break down the taboos and communicate frankly about the menopause ... This book is about giving you the knowledge of what to look out for and how to own it." Meg MathewsWhen Meg Mathews hit menopause she was shocked at the lack of awareness, understanding and support shown to women - and also found the information available far too dreary. After getting her symptoms under control she became determined to help other women avoid an experience like hers. The New Hot is her no-holds-barred guide to menopause designed to entertain and empower women in equal measure. It's full of Meg's personal insights as well as the latest information and advice from a wide range of menopause and lifestyle experts. Together they cover a wide range of issues, including: - What the hell is going on? (a meno-audit of the 34 possible symptoms and how to start taking control)- Hey Doc! I need help (how to ask your GP for the right support and treatment for you)- Eat to beat your hormones (food as medicine, gut health, supplements and a meno-friendly eating plan)- Look alive (skin-saving beauty and style tips)- Vagina SOS (all about 'down-there' healthcare and two pelvic floor exercises that really help)- To HRT or not HRT? That is the question (the hot topic of benefits, options, risks and who can have it)- Menopause au naturel (managing menopause symptoms naturally when HRT isn't for you)- Let's get physical (why exercise matters, how to do it and a 5-minute workout)- Meg's meno-dictionary (a quick guide to medical terms your doctor might use)Honest, empowering and entertaining, The New Hot will help you take on the menopause - and keep your sense of self, style and humour intact. Two-colour throughout with line illustrations.Erratum: The expert's view on pp. 224-225 of The New Hot was incorrectly attributed to Tania Adib. Please note that it was written by Dr Larisa Corda, Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Fertility Expert.Trade ReviewA brilliant manual that I urge every woman - of every age - to read * Jo Elvin, editor of YOU MAGAZINE *Brutally honest, eye-wateringly detailed, funny, informative and crammed with practical advice ... compelling, essential reading * YOU MAGAZINE *The New Hot is a sassy, accurate, and enormously helpful romp through the midlife transition known as menopause. I highly recommend it to all women who want to embrace all the possibilities offered by this change, including vibrant health, a sense of humor, a renewed sense of purpose, and the best sex of your life. * Christiane Northrup, MD, author of The Wisdom of Menopause *

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Book SynopsisWith the right tools, you can change your experience of menopause.In this supportive book, and its ten relaxing audio downloads, mindful hypnotherapist Sophie Fletcher equips you with powerful skills to manage the challenges of perimenopause and menopause. Drawing on years of experience helping women at times of transition, Sophie will show you:Effective ways to harness the mind, body and hormone connectionVisualisations, affirmations and mindfulness exercises to reduce anxiety and stressTechniques to ease insomnia, weight gain and hot flushesMindful Menopause will ensure you feel empowered, in control and ready to embrace this liberating time of life.Trade ReviewMindful Menopause is an extremely practical act of self-care. Filled with exercises to practice that calm the mind and body, it will help with more than just menopause! * Dr Philippa Kaye *Women's reproductive health has been neglected for too long and books like Sophie's are finally putting knowledge and power back into women's hands. Every woman over 35 needs a copy! * Milli Hill, bestselling author of Give Birth Like a Feminist *This is the resource on menopause that I've been waiting for. One that's informative, practical, and deeply compassionate. Sophie expertly guides us through the nuts and bolts of what's happening for us, demystifying menopause and empowers us with accessible tools that help us navigate this huge transition psychologically, emotionally and physically. A must read for all women. * Suzy Reading Charted Psychologist and author of Self-Care for Tough Times *

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Book Synopsis'We all need this book in our lives - Annice is a saviour in hormone hell!' Jenny Powell'Having this book by my side changed my life!' Sally DynevorTake control of your menopauseDr Annice Mukherjee went through the menopause at just 41 following a breast cancer diagnosis, and she is also a top UK hormone specialist with nearly 30 years of experience. In this book she combines her medical expertise and personal experience to develop an essential menopause toolkit offering balanced, practical and comprehensive advice designed for our modern world.The author has used her unique holistic system to help thousands of women look better, feel younger and enjoy an improved quality of life in the long term. This book includes her lifestyle toolkit - which every woman can start implementing straight away to improve symptoms - as well as science based advice on the treatment options when self-management is not enough. It demystifies the big questions, including:- Managing the menopause at work- How things change in the decades after the menopause - What happens if you have a medically induced menopause- When to consider hormone therapies and alternatives to HRTThe ultimate guide to taking control, rebalancing your body for the better and successfully maintaining optimum health through and beyond menopause.

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Book SynopsisYou are not going mad - it's your hormones!The perimenopause (the time leading up to the menopause) is often misunderstood. For some women, it lasts a few months; for others it consumes the best part of a decade. This transitional period can be a time of emotional turmoil, shifting priorities and physical changes: from hot flushes, insomnia, low mood and anxiety, to itchy skin, thinning hair, weight gain and loss of libido . . . to name just a few! Millions of women in their thirties and forties go through this without even realising they are perimenopausal. It's time they take back control.In The Perimenopause Solution, Dr Shahzadi Harper, a medical doctor specialising in women's health and Emma Bardwell, a registered nutritionist, provide a blueprint to help women find a new balance in this important phase of their lives, so they can be prepared, not scared. Akin to getting two expert consultations in one, this holistic and accessible guide combines practical, no-nonsense information on the physical and mental changes to expect, with powerful advice on managing symptoms and nutrition, as what you eat during the perimenopause can dramatically affect your experience of it. Expert-led and forward-thinking in its approach, The Perimenopause Solution will not just help you survive the journey towards the menopause - it will let you thrive.Trade ReviewEvery woman needs this book -- Meg MathewsClear and informative, this is a book I'll be recommending to my friends -- Lisa SnowdonEmma's combination of research, knowledge and empathy helps make the confusing topic of perimenopause much easier to understand -- Madeleine Shaw

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Book SynopsisEvery menopause has its own story. It's time we told them . . .The menopause. What even is it? One big theme unites Still Hot!'s 42 stories - that, somehow, the world doesn't ready us for this. The menopause - let alone the perimenopause - simply isn't talked about; instead, it's reduced to a comic hot flush. More and more of us are proudly stepping free of the menopausal closet, but the Big M is still a conversation whispered below the radar. No one tells you it will be like this. No one prepares you for it.That silence is lifting, slowly. So let's be bold, let's overshare. Let's find solidarity among Still Hot!'s myriad voices - wise, rebellious, measured, fierce, upfront - telling how the menopause is not just one story, but many. Telling, in fact, that this is not the menopause, it is YOUR menopause.FEATURINGSahira Ahmad Belcher Yasmin Alibhai-Brown Shalini Bhalla-Lucas Sharon Blackie Erica Clarkson Marie Louise Cochrane Bunny Cook Tracey Cox Jody Day Paulette Edwards Felicity Everett Helen FitzGerald India Gary-Martin Tania Glyde Julie Graham Angie Greaves Shahzadi Harper Michelle Heaton Yvonne John Lorraine Kelly Jane Lewis Pinky Lilani Andrea Macfarlane Danusia Malina-Derben Nimmy March Alison Martin-Campbell Pippa Marriott Val McDermid Sharmila Mehta Louise Minchin Louise Newson Susie Orbach Penny Pepper Miranda Sawyer Carol Smillie Anthea Turner Melissa Wall Kirsty Wark Sayeeda Warsi Denise Welch Trinny Woodall Xinran Xue"There's a menopause club. Once you've been through it, you go, That's it, I can do anything now." KIRSTY WARK"Once we stop bleeding, once we stop having children, once we go through the menopause, it's not over. In fact, it can be a very empowering time." JULIE GRAHAM"We mustn't be scared of the menopause . . . I always say, Don't suffer in silence. Get help. There is help out there. There is understanding." LORRAINE KELLY"Many women, when they go through menopause, happen to be going through things in their life anyway. You wonder, does one galvanise the other?" TRINNY WOODALL"There is no one-size-fits-all for menopause." DENISE WELCH"It's not THE menopause. It's YOUR menopause." KAYE ADAMS

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Book SynopsisIrish Times bestseller!Packed with the latest research and information, this friendly guide will answer all your questions in a down-to-earth, practical way, supported by facts and women's personal stories throughout. With Catherine's expert help you will be empowered and informed, and feeling like yourself again!

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Book Synopsis“Dr Kaye is the mate who’s always got your back, she knows her stuff and tells you exactly how it is” SARA COX The complete one-stop guide to the perimenopause and menopause, by Dr Philippa Kaye, with a foreword by Vanessa Feltz Menopause is the last taboo. But it does not have to mean the end of your libido, of sex, of work, or of feeling like who you used to be. With modern treatments and evidence-based knowledge, no woman need suffer or “just about” manage. You are still who you are – let’s celebrate that. Let’s get informed and get empowered to make our own choices about our symptoms, our treatments, our minds and our bodies. The M Word covers everything from understanding symptoms to managing relationships to which treatments really work. Discussing HRT as well as self-help and lifestyle tips, this fully updated edition of the bestselling book will be your companion through the years before, during and after the menopause. Topics covered include: Hot flushes and other physical symptoms Psychological symptoms Sex, libido and contraception HRT and other treatments Lifestyle changes Health after the menopause And much more! Written in a positive, uplifting and light-hearted style, with plenty of quotes from real women, this book shows you how to not just survive, but thrive through the menopause, letting you remain you.

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Book Synopsis'Your diet during the menopause is the most important choice you make, so read this book.' Tim Spector'Nutrition is a hugely important part of menopause. Backed by science, this book has delicious ways of supporting our bodies when we really need it.' Davina McCall'What an incredible book, full of brilliant recipes from Jane.' Angela Hartnett'Fabulously informative with exceptionally good recipes. A great addition to the menopause cause.' Liz Earle MBEWith ground-breaking scientific research from nutrition expert Dr Federica Amati and super-tasty, nourishing recipes from award-winning chef, Jane Baxter, Recipes for a Better Menopause will help you harness the power of food to optimise your health.Featuring Mediterranean-style dishes, from satisfying dinners to indulgent treats, the recipes are packed with nutrients, protein and essential vitamins to give your body the goodness it needs to thrive.Whether you want to combat sleeplessness, hot flushes and brain fog, or you simply want to feel better, physically and mentally, Recipes for a Better Menopause will give you the tools you need to transform your health.

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Book SynopsisGiven that millions of women have entered menopause each year since the dawn of time, it's bizarre that it still feels like uncharted territory for the women who are going through it. Dr. Heather Hirsch is committed to changing that. Unlock Your Menopause Type helps women cut through the informational noise and learn how to manage their symptoms most effectively by identifying their personal Menopause Type(s).This is not a one-size fits all solution. Unlock Your Menopause Type features a helpful quiz to identify women's individual Menopause Type(s) such as:-Premature-Sudden-Full-Throttle-Mind-Altering-Seemingly Never-ending-SilentEach type gets a full prescription for exercises, diet and strategies to regain mental focus and make menopause a routine part of maturity rather than a rollercoaster ride of unexpected symptoms and discomfort.The book also includes:-The last word on whether to replace declining hormones -What to do if you're a combination of types-How to get on top of (as it were) changes in your sex life-Crowd-sourced tips and tricks from Dr Hirsch's friend group and patientsDr Hirsch addresses the physical and emotional challenges of menopause and provides solutions from her years of practice. With knowledge, priorities and a plan, you can feel great through midlife and beyond.Table of ContentsPart I: Hormonal Havoc 1: The Wild, Wild West of Health Experiences 2: Myths and Misconceptions About Menopause 3: The Hormone Conundrum 4: What's Your Menopause Type? Part II: Discovering Your Menopausal Road Map 5: The Premature Menopause Type 6: The Sudden Menopause Type 7: The Full-Throttle Menopause Type 8: The Mind-Altering Menopause Type 9: The Seemingly Never-Ending Menopause Type 10: The Silent Menopause Type Part III: Treatments to Tame the Tumult 11: Prioritizing Relief and Your Safety 12: Personalizing Your Treatment Plan 13: Self-Care Going Forward

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Book Synopsis"This is our voice, these are our truths, and our stories deserve to be told."This deeply empowering and personal collection of stories brings together a wide range of Black experiences on the menopause journey. Drawing on the historical and cultural importance of storytelling traditions in African and Caribbean ancestry, this anthology breaks through a taboo topic that has too often been mired in shame and silence with courage and vulnerability.Contributions span across various heritages, sexual orientations, ages, and gender identities, curating an intimate treasury of journeys full of honesty, pain, healing, and liberation. Topics on emotional, mental, and sexual health as well as complementary therapies are all discussed with empathy and sincerity, allowing readers to broaden their depth of understanding on the experiences of Black people impacted by the menopause.Trade ReviewThese are are deeply personal experiences of vulnerability, courage, embarrassment, empowerment, pain, suffering, healing, and liberation. This is the first time an anthology of this kind has been published. The collective voices of the authors are in alignment with a shift occurring throughout the African Diaspora. Despite marginalization and invisibility, Black women and trans people all over the world are standing in their authenticity and taking charge of telling their own narratives. As a psychotherapist who has specialized in working with clients around sexuality experiences and trauma, I have directly witnessed the positive transformative effect Black women and trans people experience when they have safe spaces and platforms to be seen, heard, and taken seriously. -- Iya Rev. DeShannon Barnes-Bowens, M.S. Founder of ILERA & Author of Hush Hush: An African American Family Breaks their Silence on Sexuality and Sexual AbuseThis book is not just another menopause book. It is gentle, yet it is vociferous, and one that has been needed in the perimenopause, menopause space that is continuously silent in conveying other 'voices'. The impact is that when you read and see stories from people who look like you, you feel more of a connection and know that you are not alone. You know that they have an understanding of your background and/ or struggles. Without a doubt being able to read these stories is powerful when the one telling the story looks similar to you. It also provides a range of accounts from an array of Black people, something for everyone. The book's tone and format are effortlessly digestible and have a story/ narrative for many Black people to resonate with, as well as for those that it indirectly affects to learn. In addition, I strongly recommend those in the medical profession and beyond read this book with compassion, but also I would hope it further stresses why the menopause canvas is harming so many when it remains one colour. My experience as a Black woman cannot be validated based on a white woman's lived experience. Our needs are different. This book provides a foundation for the past, present and future Black and Menopausal generations. -- Nina Kuypers, Founder of Black Women in Menopause. www.blackwomeninmenopause.co.uk Instagram @blackwomeninmenopause. Twitter @blkmenopauseAs a double board-certified specialist in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, the work of Rolston and Christie was eye opening, fresh, and fervently relevant to the women I have cared for over the course of my career. This is a must read for any practitioner in the female intimate wellness space as well as the women of color who are so often disregarded and seen as both trivial and strong. This is the connection we have been waiting for to shed light on a buried subject matter!! -- Sarah M. St. Louis, MD, FACOG, FPMRSBlack and Menopausal is ground breaking, comprehensive, and insightful. The storytelling by this incredible sister-community of griots serves as a modern-day rite of passage for black women and girls worldwide that breaks through the secrecy and shame commonly associated with menopause. It provides a rich pathway for black women of all ages to define womanhood no longer framed by patriarchal views that values women on the basis of their sexual prowess and reproductive capacity. Black and Menopausal is a bold celebration of black women's bodies and lives. I wish this incredible resource existed when I transitioned into my season of menopause to guide me in creating holistic narratives about my maturing body when my mother with dementia could no longer share her stories and experiences. -- Rev. Dr. Cari Jackson, Excellent Way LLCTable of ContentsContentsDedicationForewordIntroduction1.Eldership - Onika Henry2.I was only 12 - Shaneka Lambert3.Breast Comfort , The Things We Might Miss - Nicole Joseph-Chin4.My Black Panty - Palmela Witter5.I Will Take Up Time - Dr Yansie Rolston6.Understanding My Limitations - Yvonne Witter7.Black, Trans and Menopausal - Austen Smith8.Manifesting Wellness - Jacqueline Hinds9.Mama K Ghana's Experience - Mbeke Waseme10.Is HRT Necessary - Asma-Esmeralda Abdallah-Portales11.The Return of the Pack - Pamela Windle12.The Invisible Cracks - Myrle Roach13.The Gynecologist - Living My Best Life - Dr Leslie Bishop 14.My Fluctuating Libido Tashini Jones 15.More To This Thank Sweating - Yvonne Christie

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Book Synopsis'The one-woman backbone of menopause care in Ireland' IRISH INDEPENDENTSuddenly feeling hot? Tired? Irritable? Not yourself?Having our bodies and minds change rapidly as we approach mid-life can be bewildering and even upsetting. It may be hard to get a handle on what's happening and what we can do about it.The Menopause is the handbook of everything you need to know from Ireland's leading menopause expert, Dr Deirdre Lundy. Drawing on decades of experience and on the most up-to-date research Dr Lundy . . .-Explains what's going on in your body - the key hormones that run your life, how they are changing and the impact of that-Helps you figure out where you are on the menopause spectrum and empowers you to have informed conversations with your doctor-Sets out approaches to dealing with symptoms - from nutrition, exercise, counselling and medication, to using hormone replacement therapies (HRT)-Explores every aspect of HRT - debunking the myths and explaining why it is helpful for many women-Addresses key areas of concern - from early onset menopause, to preserving vaginal, heart, breast and bone health, to managing your menopause if you have pre-existing health challengesDr Lundy came to public prominence during a remarkable ten-day discussion of the menopause on RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline. Now, as leader of Ireland's first dedicated menopause clinic, she continues her passionate advocacy for Irish women. The Menopause is her essential guide to having the best menopause you can and being as healthy and energized as possible in your middle years and beyond.________'Superb - essential reading for women and doctors alike' DR CIARA KELLY 'Essential, empowering and enjoyable - life-changing and potentially life-saving!' SALLYANNE BRADY, THE IRISH MENOPAUSE Trade ReviewSuperb - essential reading for women and doctors alike -- Dr Ciara KellyEssential, empowering and enjoyable - life-changing and potentially life-saving! -- Sallyanne Brady * theirishmenopause.com *

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Book SynopsisForget the myths and misinformation, respected health writer Nicky Pellegrino has done the work for you in this empowering and honest book. It includes the latest research on everything from hormone replacement therapy to natural therapies and hot flushes, and the lowdown on how menopause can affect everything from your weight to your memory and sleep, to skyrocketing anxiety levels and your missing libido . . .In this wonderfully candid, warm, and witty investigation into the realities of menopause, Nicky shares her own insights into this often-challenging phase of life, and interviews the experts for the latest, credible research on the many options out there to help women make the right choice for themselves.Taking an upbeat approach to managing 'the change', Don't Sweat It will help reshape how women experience menopause and perimenopause and show how life can be even better for it.

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