Night sweats, mood swings, weight gain – the menopause can be a challenging time, leaving us feeling isolated and as if we’re losing touch with ourselves. But you are not alone – Making Friends with the Menopause is here to help. From bestselling author Sarah Rayner, with Dr Patrick Fitzgerald, comes a clear and comforting guide to the menopause that reads like a chat with a good friend. Written with warmth and humour, and packed with practical, bite-size tips from women experiencing menopause themselves, as well as essential insights from Dr Patrick, this life-changing little handbook includes: Comprehensive guidance on the range of treatments available including traditional and complementary medicine. Tried and tested tips to alleviate the symptoms of menopause including hot flushes, insomnia, forgetfulness, and rising anxiety. How to deal with the psychological impact of hormonal changes and lift your self-esteem. Suggestions for your sex life and how to talk to your partner about the change you’re going through. How to find the joy in this period and focus more on yourself and your own wellbeing. If you’re struggling with the symptoms of menopause, simply want to take care of yourself well or if you’re looking for support from a friend who knows exactly how you feel, Making Friends with the Menopause will be your guide. It will give you the understanding and confidence you need to navigate this profound change and fully embrace this new chapter of your life with open arms. Read what everyone is saying about Making Friends with the Menopause: ‘Would give 10 stars if I could. Love this book.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘The best I have ever read about the menopause. I learnt so much about myself and at what stage I am at.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘Fabulous! A must read for every woman 40+… Sensible, comprehensive, factual, positive, giving lots of great information and advice… I'm left feeling much more positive about my perimenopause.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘Brilliant and makes you feel like you are not alone!… feels like talking to a friend. I felt so much better after reading it, and keep dipping into it when I need a reminder.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘Superb… can't praise it enough. Made me realise I am normal, thank goodness!’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘Incredibly helpful and informative… so helpful I can't recommend it enough.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘Comforting words and real-life examples, I felt much better simply having read this.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

Whether youre in it, through it, it looms in your future, or youre just an innocent bystander, MenOpop will make you feel better. From the 3-D Uterus, to the board game, MenOland, MenOpop offers a whimsical and cheeky look at menopause. Follow the Menopause Fairy as she guides you through one of lifes biggest jokes.

Are you questioning: Is it me? Am I the only one chanting the silent roar, "Help! I Am Surrounded By Bitches ... oops, I mean friends?" If you want realistic answers, practical solutions, and relatable stories of friendship frenzy, you'll enjoy Dr. Wendy Kyman's entertaining and informative book.

An authoritative guide to understanding and navigating the hormonal changes and health issues women experience in midlife and beyond, from one of the leading medical experts in the field. The physical changes that occur after women turn forty are unavoidable—and can be unnerving. Menopause affects every aspect of life—from sex and sleep to mood and mental clarity to weight and body temperature. While there are a number of resources available, many are confusing and contradictory. Now, Manhattan gynecologist Dr. Tara Allmen, an experienced, nationally board-certified menopause practitioner and the recipient of the 2015 Doctor’s Choice National Award for Obstetrics & Gynecology, shares her knowledge to help women be their happiest and healthiest, and turn this challenging time into an exciting one. Written in her effervescent yet assured voice, Menopause Confidential provides simple strategies and cutting-edge information on: hormonal changes and the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause;the health risks associated with midlife—from cutting through the conflicting opinions and advice about health screenings (Do I really need a colonoscopy? How often should I get a mammogram?) to common medical conditions, such as osteoporosis;various remedies, both allopathic and natural, to combat symptoms and empower women to make the best choices for their individual needs;practical tips and resources for mitigating the effects of menopause. Fifty-one-year-old Dr. Allmen knows firsthand what women are going through, and shares stories of her own personal travails and solutions. Women can’t turn back the clock, but they can take control of their health and flourish in midlife. Menopause Confidential encourages them to be informed, be proactive, and be their greatest selves.

What to Expect When You’re Not Expected to Expect Anything Anymore Did you see the title and flame-filled cover of this book, and did your weary, sweaty, confused, and exasperated soul scream, That one! That is the book for me!!? If so, I’d first like to extend my deepest sympathies, an ice pack, and some of these very helpful edibles. If it’s three in the morning as you’re reading this, as it may well be, you likely want those more than a book. But since I can’t really give you the other stuff, I can at least offer you this book. . . . Perimenopause 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 big-tent, practical, clear information and support, and inclusive of so many who have long been left out of the discussion—people with disabilities; queer, transgender, nonbinary, and other gender-diverse people; BIPOC; working class and other folks—What Fresh Hell Is This? is the cooling pillow and empathetic best friend to help you through the fire.

A guide for improving a woman's physical and mental health from age 35 and on. It covers topics of vital interest to perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: hot flashes, vaginal dryness, poor sleep, memory loss, mood changes, depression, hormone replacement therapy, sleep, diet, exercise, weight control, and healthy sex.