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

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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.

The app provides medical evidence-based information on perimenopause and menopause, and the ability to track symptoms, mood, alcohol consumption, sleep and more to allow people to become better informed and more prepared during this time of their lives. The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause starts with the key facts about hormones, their importance and their effects on our bodies, before delving into family histories and their effects on menopause, the essential guide to HRT, our libidos, our mental and physical health, how menopause affects our careers and relationships and so much more. It would have been good to have more info on nutrition and how to maximise benefits and the principles during the menopause rather than a few paragraphs and then recipes. The women in my family did not have this opportunity available for them then; though they were full of life, longing to live for longer. I have written this book to help women feel informed, empowered and confident about getting the best menopause care.

But she also understood how crucial it was to give advice about lifestyle changes too – including exercise, diet and sleep. Dr Louise Newson is one of the UK’s leading medical experts on the menopause; the doctor “who kick started the menopause revolution”. In this book you will be able to find relevant information about all aspects of perimenopause / menopause.

As one of the UK’s leading medical experts on menopause, Dr Louise has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of women and their families through her work and has been described as the doctor ‘who kick started the menopause revolution’. In 2018, Louise opened a private menopause clinic, Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. 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. Simple facts supported by studies and a really helpful holistic approach to perimenopause and menopause.We have listened to your feedback and it is now available for ALL healthcare professionals to access for FREE! 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. 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.

Today marks the publication day of balance founder Dr Louise Newson’s essential new book, The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause. Spread the news and stay connected to that secret network of women which is able overthrow all boundaries faced by women and their families together with their colleagues at work.And there is clear advice from other experts in related fields, including our very own balance+ gurus. I want this book to transform the way we think about perimenopause and menopause and to help everyone who reads it. Dr Louise Newson is a fantastic authority on the menopause who has helped 100,000s of women through her clinics, digital products and books. 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.

She is a regular contributor to discussions on menopause on programmes including ITV’s This Morning. 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 has become her mission to educate everyone – including men – about the menopause and to improve the future health and wellbeing of women. When Dr Louise started struggling with perimenopausal symptoms herself, she discovered first-hand how debilitating the symptoms can be and how hard it is to find a doctor with enough understanding and education to offer the correct treatments. 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.Dr Louise was working as a GP when she began to suspect that many patients with menopausal symptoms were being misdiagnosed by other healthcare professionals, or ignored. The course contains a combination of consultations to watch and learn from as well as presentations by numerous specialists. She is passionate about increasing awareness and knowledge of hormone health, and campaigns for better menopause care for all women.