The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause - 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.

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Louise is a voice you can really trust. I've learnt so much from her and now you can too. -- Holly Willoughby
Dr Louise is a miracle worker -- Lorraine Kelly
Louise Newson is wonderful... a real expert in her field. -- Joe Wicks
Dr Louise Newson is a fantastic authority on the menopause who has helped 100,000s of women through her clinics, digital products and books. Her tireless campaigning and expertly crafted content helps women around the world to better understand the menopause, make evidence based decisions and take control of their health. I recommend her work to all of my patients and colleagues. -- Dr Rupy Aujla, MBBS, BSc, MRCGP founder of "The Doctor's Kitchen"
The medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution. -- Lorraine Candy, Journalist * The Sunday Times *
Louise has brought the conversion about the menopause to the foreground much to the relief of lots of women and is championing adequate availability of adequate hormone replacement as well as advocating healthy lifestyle -- Miss Claire Mellon, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Dr Louise Newson is an experienced GP and one of a few top UK experts on the menopause who has helped hundreds of thousands of women through her clinic, app and websites. This book should help many more! -- Professor Tim Spector
It is impossible to overstate the pioneering role Dr Louise Newson has played in bringing menopause education to public awareness. I found this impassioned and comprehensive book so instructive. Readers are incredibly lucky to get the benefit of her decades of expertise. -- Tamsen Fadal, Journalist, Menopause Advocate, Podcaster

Author Bio

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.