The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause

It''s time to talk about the menopause openly, to dispel the myths and inform every woman of their choices for this important stage of life. Dr Louise Newson is one of the UK''s leading medical experts on the menopause; the doctor "who kick started the menopause revolution". Having transformed the lives of hundreds and thousands of women and their families through her work, Dr Louise is determined to help even more women thrive, to debunk myths and break taboos, and to educate everyone - including men - about the menopause. Having worked as a GP as well as opening Newson Health menopause clinic, she has built a wealth of knowledge from first-hand experience of treating perimenopausal and menopausal women. In this definitive guide, Dr Newson lays out everything women need to know to understand and reclaim their power during this stage of life: what to expect, how best to manage symptoms, and what help is available. Drawing upon exclusive new research, hundreds of case studies and Dr Newson''s personal experience, The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause shares the facts, the science plus a range of medical and lifestyle changes that could help you, including: - The key facts about hormones - The essential guide to HRT - Navigating an early menopause - Exercising and the menopause - Eating for a better menopause - Taking care of your mental health during the menopause - Real case studies from women - Expert views from specialists Julia Samuel, Joe Wicks, Dr Rupy Aujla and many more This essential guide will leave you with a clear understanding of what perimenopause and menopause is, how best to navigate your relationships and career and it will arm you with the knowledge and tools to help you thrive through this vital phase of life.

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Louise Newson is a GP and pioneering menopause specialist who holds an Advanced Menopause Specialist certificate with Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and the British Menopause Society. She is passionate about increasing awareness and knowledge of the perimenopause and menopause, and campaigns for better menopause care for all women. 

Described as the 'medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution', she is a No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author, founder of the award-winning Balance app and The Menopause Charity, and creator of the Balance website and Dr Louise Newson podcast, which has been ranked the No.1 medical podcast in the UK.

She has written numerous articles and editorials, and launched her first book, Menopause Manual with Haynes Publishing in 2019. She has been a director for Primary Care Women's Health Forum and an editor for the British Journal of Family Medicine. She works regularly with a range of organisations to provide advice regarding menopause in the workplace, collaborates with charities and professional bodies to raise awareness of the needs of menopausal women, and has made numerous appearances on radio and television. 

Louise is also the founder of the not-for-profit company, Newson Health Research and Education, and founded the Newson Health Menopause Society, a society for healthcare professionals and experts who are passionate about improving women's health and understand the impact of hormones in disease prevention and maintenance of future health.

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A completely revised and updated edition of the Sunday Times Bestseller

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Dr Louise Newson is one of the UK's leading medical experts on the menopause; the doctor "who kick started the menopause revolution". Having transformed the lives of hundreds and thousands of women and their families through her work, Dr Louise is determined to help even more women thrive, to debunk myths and break taboos, and to educate everyone - including men - about the menopause.

In this revised and updated edition of the bestselling hardback, Dr Newson lays out everything women need to know to understand and reclaim their power during this stage of life: what to expect, how best to manage symptoms, and what help is available. Including new insights on the research behind oestrogen and a healthy brain, the intriguing links between addiction and menopause plus new opinion pieces addressing the invisibility of menopausal women in the workplace, how menopause affects women with ADHD and other neuro-diverse conditions, plus invaluable advice on questions such as testosterone supplementing, what to do if you can't get your usual prescription and much, much more.

Drawing upon exclusive new research, hundreds of case studies, Dr Newson's personal experience and other expert opinion, The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause shares the facts, the most up-to-date science plus a range of medical and lifestyle changes to help you thrive and not just survive during this important phase of life.