Menopause is a big part of women’s lives and yet something rarely talked about.
Recent efforts to break down the secrecy surrounding it include Mariella Frostrup’s BBC documentary The Truth About...The Menopause and Gwyneth Paltrow’s ambition to rebrand
what one writer deemed “puberty for the middle-aged”. But apart from
that, tumbleweeds are blowing. Clearly this is another taboo that needs
tackling.
Despite the lack of public conversation, there are books available that can help demystify this inevitable part of life.
Ranging from advice from medical professionals to personal
accounts by women who have been there and got the t-shirt, there should
be a book in here to help you find your way through menopause. Book club
optional.
Oprah credits this doctor with opening her eyes to the ins and
outs of menopause. Considered a leading authority on women’s health, Dr.
Northrup draws on research and medical advances in women’s health to
provide constructive solutions for the specific problems that come
with the changes of life.
The ITV talk show host loosens up about her experience of this
complex issue. McLean had early menopause at 37, so this is a
subject close to her heart. Touching on the hysterectomy she had two
years ago and the psychological fallout of menopause, this book might
strike a chord for those who have faced something similar.
The woman behind the eponymous skincare brand released this book
last October. Providing a guide to the multiple changes that occur
during menopause, Earle looks at conventional and natural therapies, the
pros and cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) as well as how
natural supplements can help manage menopausal problems.
For those who like to focus on a more natural approach
to the biological change, Maryon Stewart will steer you in the right
direction. She explains how you can alleviate symptoms through diet,
exercise, herbal remedies and relaxation and also includes recipes.
Written by a journalistic duo, this book was recently revised and
updated in April, incorporating the latest medical findings and
research. Wingbert and Kantrowitz delve into topics such as the
normality of adult acne, the healthiest approach to losing weight and
which hormone therapy might be right for you if you decide to go down
that road.
The former Editor-at-large of Tatler gets real in her book on
menopause. In her attempt to understand what’s happening to her body,
she consults the best menopause specialists in the USA and Europe,
speaks with other women who have gone through “the change” and learns
how to say farewell to wine o’clock. A fun, poignant read.
A factual and concise overview of menopause. Comprehensive but
not overwhelming, this book explains the physiology and biology of
menopausal symptoms in an easy-to-understand manner.
Miano presents a mindful approach to managing the physical and
emotional challenges of menopause, including space to journal after each
chapter. She combines descriptions of menopause physiology with women’s
personal stories as well as recommendations for meditation and recipes
for healthy eating.
For those who would like to understand menopause in its
historical context, Foxcroft charts the subject from its first
appearance in classical texts through to contemporary clinical
approaches, revealing how and why menopause remains a taboo.
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