Menopause

This book is written by women, for women, and covers both the natural and medical options for coping with menopauseHenpicked is a website for women over 40 years old. It has 50,000 members and reaches 1 million women every week. It has 11.5k followers on twitter. Its recent campaign #hotflushmob timed to coincide with World Menopause Day on 18th October even trended on twitter.Cartoons by James Whitworth, who draws for Private Eye.Other menopause books out there can be too preachy, or are about the politics behind menopause, or recommend natural but not medical intervention, or medical not natural.The NICE guidelines now say that HRT is safe, but many GPs still won't prescribe it. There is a wealth of misinformation fanned by scare stories. This book aims to put this right.After all the HRT scare stories this is a book that cuts through the sensationalism and listens to real women and their experiences and takes a balanced view, helping each woman find what's right for her.Discusses fairly new and often only privately available options like BHRT (Bioidentical Hormonal Replacement Therapy)Henpicked is one of the UK's largest, fastest-growing websites for women who weren't born yesterday. We're here to give women a place to have their say, sparking discussion, promoting healthy debate and, we hope, bringing about positive change. Here, you'll find inspirational life stories, tips and advice for happiness, health and wealth, plus competitions and offers and recommended products and services. We believe that all the strong, kind, funny and wise women out there should be celebrated, and Henpicked is here to help us help each other. making our lives better, happier and more fulfilled. Join us at henpicked.net, on Facebook henpickedcommunity, or Twitter @henpickednet Expert contributors include: Dr Louise Newson, Dr Marilyn Glenville, Dr Heather Currie, Dr Karen Morton, Dr Marion Gluck, Kathryn Peden, Katherine Bellchambers, Pamela Windle and other specialists in their field.Why is talking about the menopause so taboo? When it's something that all women experience, and all in their own unique way. Written by a range of expert contributors from clinical professionals to natural practitioners, this comprehensive and thoroughly researched guide equips you with everything you need to help prepare for the changes ahead. Reflecting the latest NICE guidelines and information about HRT, this book provides a balanced view and encourages you to explore the options and think about what's right for you. Covering the facts, the myths, different approaches to menopause, including natural and medical options, and what to expect. Also included are quotes and stories from women sharing their own experiences. You've been through puberty and survived. You're about to enter a new phase of your life, and it's up to you how you approach it. So grab a cup or glass of something, have a flick through this guide and let's start talking about the menopause. Expert contributors include: Dr Louise Newson, Dr Marilyn Glenville, Dr Heather Currie, Dr Karen Morton, Dr Marion Gluck, Kathryn Peden, Katherine Bellchambers, Pamela Windle and other specialists in their field.This no-nonsense, easy-to-read guide, written by menopause experts, explores the facts, the myths, what to expect and includes stories from women who have been there.The big 'M' doesn't have to spell misery . Reveals there's plenty you can to do to ensure the 'change' is one for the better..a thoroughly researched guide written by a range of experts - from clinical professionals to natural practitioners