The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause - The Sunday Times bestseller

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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. 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. Wholeheartedly recommended to everyone; whether male or female , regardless of which generation or ethnic background. It explores family histories and their effects on menopause, the complete guide to HRT, libido, mental and physical health, how menopause affects our careers and relationships and so much more.

Today marks the publication day of GP and Menopause Specialist Dr Louise Newson’s essential new book, The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause.

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. Editorial Director at Yellow Kite Carolyn Thorne acquired world rights from Lauren Lunn-Farrow at The Expert Agency acting on behalf of the author. Women who think – as many do – that they should put up with their menopausal symptoms until they ‘get to the other side’ are sadly misguided. Very informative, very well written, and in a way that is easy for anyone to understand what it is women and their families are going through.

She hosts weekly the Dr Louise Newson Podcast which shares advice on menopause and interviews with other experts. 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. 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. And now Dr Louise has written the definitive, accessible and evidence-based guide to the perimenopause and menopause.Carolyn says: ‘Quite simply this will be the most authoritative and informative book about the menopause and perimenopause on the market and it is the book I wish I had access to years ago – everyone should read it and keep a copy on their bookshelf. Dr Louise Newson, explains, during menopause, low oestrogen levels can affect the sympathetic nervous system causing a flight, fight, freeze, response. Poll reveals lack of menopause conversations Three quarters (75%) of British women have openly admitted to not discussing the menopause with their loved ones when growing up – a realisation that could explain the lack of understanding of the hormone deficiency that is crippling half of the population.