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From the Publisher ASIN : B0CG8KXWB1 Publisher : Rodale Books (April 30, 2024) Publication date : April 30, 2024 Language : English File size : 9251 KB Text-to-Speech : Enabled Screen Reader : Supported Enhanced typesetting : Enabled X-Ray […]
ASIN : B0CG8KXWB1
Publisher : Rodale Books (April 30, 2024)
Publication date : April 30, 2024
Language : English
File size : 9251 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 311 pages
Best Sellers Rank: #4 in Obstetrics & Gynecology (Books)
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Customer Reviews: 1,572 ratings
| ASIN : | B0CG8KXWB1 |
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| Publisher : | Rodale Books (April 30, 2024) |
| Publication date : | April 30, 2024 |
| Language : | English |
| File size : | 9251 KB |
| Text-to-Speech : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting : | Enabled |
| X-Ray : | Enabled |
| Word Wise : | Enabled |
| Print length : | 311 pages |
| Best Sellers Rank: | #4 in Obstetrics & Gynecology (Books) |
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| Customer Reviews: | 1,572 ratings |
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Shelley C Wagner –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent information about menopause
This book is a must read for women who are struggling with the real life challenge of menopause — at all the stages. It talks about recent studies “with women” test subjects and some of the bad press on hormone replacement therapy. Highly recommend buying a copy.
2 people found this helpful
CO customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very helpful book
Very helpful in navigating menopause. I read it straight through and now use it as a great resource to refer to.
Teresa –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read for women over 30 and the men that love them
If you’ve been denied HRT, this book is for you. The book starts by explaining the faulty study that is used as the reason doctors think HRTs cause cancer. This book is a real eye opener. I cannot recommend it enough. If I had more money, I would by a copy for every woman I know.
austinpup –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Empowering
Positions you to be informed and self advocate.
Ramon Hernandez jr. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I am learning
Some of you might laugh but I am a guy who is better trying to understand what my partner is going through. We have been in each others lives since we were both 16 in high school. Were now at an age where her body is changing and she is doing her best to adapt. This book helped me understand not only what she is going through but what a woman’s body has to deal with as it ages. It also helped me giver her suggestions and ideas so we can go through it together. We are now going to the gym, eating better and are looking to have a fulfilling life for the remainder of our years. Great Book!!
17 people found this helpful
S. Daniels –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Helpful information
This book is very informative and detailed about research, findings, prescription studies, and menopause itself. There’s so much information that it borders on needing a medical degree to understand it all BUT it’s written in way that you will still be informed and able to use the information to make informed decisions about your health.
Carol Mayer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Book by a board certified physician! Lisa C Larkin, MD, FACP, MSCP
Great book for a subject with historically minimal Amount of research, menopause !!! Also, at the AZ FemTech conference Lisa C Larkin, MD, FACP, MSCP, IF who is President of the Menopause Society gave a shout out to Dr Mary Claire Haver in October 2024. Woot! Woot!
MyCrowdedCloset –
5.0 out of 5 stars
An important read
This is the first book I’ve read about menopause so please take this into consideration for my review.I learned so much from this book that it makes me wish that this information is taught in schools. I can’t believe there aren’t systemic structures to educate women about this topic. This book comprehensively outlines all of the symptoms and topics related to menopause and what you can do to address these needs. Read this book in your 20’s and keep reading-reading it throughout your life to maintain your awareness about your body! I feel like I would have made different life choices early on upon reading this book, but I know what I can do to still take measures to maintain my health as I age.I listened to the audiobook and endedi up ordering the hard copy. The author kept referencing tools and lists of providers that I want to easily refer to. Plus, as I mentioned, I want to be able to refer to it again. This book will now be a staple on my shelf.
4 people found this helpful
C.Stastny Books –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well-researched and informative
Written by a woman OB/GYN, who deep-dived researched into menopause when she went into it and couldn’t find the help she needed. It’s very informative, gave me some great ideas on how to work on better nutrition at my age and exercise. It arms you with knowledge to self-advocate for yourself when you go to a physician and maybe he/she is not aware of the latest research in menopausal symptoms/remedies. The last half of the book is a “toolkit” with tons of symptoms of perimenopause/post-menopause that she goes through and explains, gives natural ideas to help, and then outlines the latest research into hormone treatment for that symptom as well as Rx or supplements available to help women through it. I learned a lot.
2 people found this helpful
DianaDiana –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Very informative and easy to read
J. Pers –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every woman should read this
Don’t think you’re too young to think about menopause, it’s happening whether you like it or not eventually, and it starts wayyy earlier than you thought!This book, is amazing. Not only does Doctor Haver clearly give facts, separating facts from fiction, but she also does a tremendous job explaining in detail what is happening, why it’s happening and what you can do about it.Each chapter starts with a short personal experience from women all over, and that really helps to validate the reader that it is NOT in your head, and that you are not alone if you’ve been dismissed or even misdiagnosed by doctors before.Seriously, every single woman needs to read this book and be proactive and prepared to advocate for her health and future. Menopause is inevitable, suffering through it is not!
One person found this helpful
K. Harris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very educational
I really appreciate all the information in this book. I also follow her Facebook page for continued updates on menopause.There is so much misinformation about perimenopause and menopause out there. I was looking for more medical advice and found this book. I learned a lot about the changes a woman’s body goes through as she reaches perimenopause along with ways to help with symptoms. Knowing the right supplements to use and why has helped my overall health. Also, understanding how to exercise to keep up muscle mass while not increasing cortisol has also been very beneficial.Most importantly, she talks about hormone replacement and while it isn’t for everyone, she does explain the previous studies, how they were conducted, interpreted and how they were misleading. Knowing that and then hearing from so many women who are benefiting from HRT, is reassuring.
9 people found this helpful
ShannonC –
5.0 out of 5 stars
FINALLY- We aren’t Crazy!
Thank you for recognizing and validating what is happening in my body and giving me the knowledge to talk about the FACTS of what is happening. I am not imagining this. I can now feel like I can contend for myself and my overall health. This book made me feel seen and heard for the first time in a decade.
Shereen –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of information
Read about this book in a magazine and have learned a lot. I am reading it now knowing i will use it as a resource later. It is interesting how much our medical care is siloed into separate parts of our bodies when a lot of it is connected.
Carla Johnson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally Real Help for Menopause
This book is written by a medical doctor who practiced OB/GYN and then turned her focus to menopause. Science backed research and various approaches to treatment are shared in a simple and sensible order. It’s an easy read that summarizes options and everything to consider in the choices available. I highly recommend it for all women to understand how our hormones impact our body functions and along with nutrition, exercise, stress and sleep.
P. Hermes –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dispels the myths of menopause with real science.
Very detailed on the science of what’s happening during menopause. Actually spends more time on perimenopause, would have been nice to have back then. But better now than never, so many doctors need to read this!
A. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you are 30 or older, buy this book!
I have followed Dr. Haver online for years. Although I did not realize how very much she would eventually help me. For context, I’m 43 years old, have not felt right since my second/last pregnancy 11 years ago and have gone to doctors to be offered, you guessed it, anti-depressants and told, “you’re a mom.” Initially, I followed the WHOLE30 diet years ago and had wonderful success when combined with fasting. Then, at 40…. nothing worked, I felt like I was going crazy, I work out, eat right, track everything. Went to my annual gyn appt and was told, “your labs are normal.” I’ve cycled through crazy diets, I’ve worked out 2x/day, I’ve given up entire food groups. With NO results. I began following Dr. Haver’s recommendations and while I feel better and am off medication, something was still off. Her website allowed me to find a new doctor and that doctor immediately ordered the labs recommended in this book, asked me REAL questions, and told me to read this book, and Forever Strong by Dr Gabrielle Lyon (who I also have followed for years.). I have a follow up appt following my labs, and just the knowledge from this book and my new doctor’s approach has me feeling hopeful, after years of feeling dismissed. My mother passed of an endocrine cancer, and had a hysterectomy and was scared off from taking estrogen for years. I now think this protocol could have saved her HEALTHspan. She was a victim of the false reporting of the WHI. And for YEARS I WANTED a hysterectomy and did not want to take hormones. Now I realize that is likely not the answer for me. So many women around me are suffering from this perpetuated, old, misguided misinformation. Everyone should read this book, follow her, listen to her and adhere to her advice. I have no doubt it would change an antiquated narrative. If your doctor does not follow her, get a new doctor. I drive 90 minutes one way now, and it is worth every, single minute. Dr. Haver is a voice for us all.
16 people found this helpful
P Isley –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have reading….
This book is a must for any peri, meno or post menopausal woman. Great for partners to read as well.
Ally –
5.0 out of 5 stars
What no one tells you
This book is great. No one told me about what happens during perimenopause -it’s just not talked about – so I learned SO much from this book. It’s an easy read and I kept yelling to my husband, “hey, this is just like me! I didn’t know this was a menopause symptom! Why didn’t my doctors tell me this was why?” I’ve been through so much testing, thyroid, lymes, etc, but it turns out it’s perimenopause. I understand what’s happening so much better. Highly recommend.
One person found this helpful
mama13mama13 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend the book, but unfortunately it arrived dirty.
The book content is well researched and very informative. Unfortunately the book itself arrived from Amazon with marks on the cover. I’m disappointed to have paid for a new hard cover only to have it look like it was kicked around before packaging. I’d return it, but I need it for this week.
2 people found this helpful
Tiffany –
5.0 out of 5 stars
very informative
Great read! Very informative and has a lot of resources for every symptomPossible. I feel more confident talking to my doctor now.
One person found this helpful
mtn –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spouse is reading this and is liking it.
I haven’t read it but my wife is. About 25 pages at a time and seems to be interested, so probably a pretty good book for those needing this type info.
Angelica Narvaez –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very helpful 👌🏻
Excellent!
W. Parris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Get this book ladies!!!
At first you want to slap someone and then you are just learning all kinds of things you are won’t no one has ever told you about. It is an uncomplicated read full of things we should know. My sister-in-law recommended this book to me and I’m so glad she did!
Ferni Arreola –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great information
Easy read and great information.
Lacy Robinson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best book!
I highly recommend this book for every woman in their 30s. This book will educate you on what’s to come and how to best prepare for hormonal changes. It’s an engaging book and the best resource!
3 people found this helpful
S. Beavers –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I like it
I had seen this book talked about by so many on social media and knew I needed to get it. I wasn’t wrong! It answers so many questions and prepared me to have a conversation with my doctor!
Great quality, feels like butter, lots of compliments –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best seller!!!
This book helped answer so many questions about my menopause symptoms and how to navigate a conversation with my doctor. If you’re between 30-60 years of age, you need to read this book.
The Joyful Decorator –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read!
This book has been such a helpful resource as I’ve navigated through this wacky menopausal journey. I appreciated the chapter on how to talk to my doctor about labs I wanted and felt prepared to discuss my HRT options with her, after reading this book. I’ve shared this book with so many folks and have talked to my husband about what I’ve leaned too. The toolkit section is super helpful also, as it discusses an immense amount of symptoms that we could experience, and what to do to help relieve those symptoms. I’m so appreciative of this book and the suggestions it offers, the research that’s been done to help us, and most importantly that this topic has become more openly discussed so that we women have options. Let’s face it, menopause affects all of us in some capacity. We’re either going to go through it ourselves, or we have women in our lives who will go through it. Better to be armed with facts and helpful advice for smoother sailing through this stage of life. Highly recommend!
27 people found this helpful
Bridget Clarke –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Get this book ladies!!!!!!
Dr. Haver has written an awesome book and resource tool!! No longer are we middle aged women without a guide to what is happening to our bodies. She explains perimenopause and menopause so well. It all makes sense and she gives treatment options and discusses how to tackle all of the symptoms and have those conversations with your doctor and bring information to support treatment. Thank you so much Dr. Haver! Please share this book with your girlfriends!! We don’t need to suffer in silence anymore and the science is there to support us.
6 people found this helpful
Tessa Hall –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dr. Mary Claire Haver just knew what we women needed, and this is it!
This book. I have read it and am reading it, again! I have bought it for friends and begged all the women in my life to read it. I was never prepared for this season of life and when one symptom at a time hit me, I never once thought, “Oh, this is the beginning of the menopause transition!” Instead, I was researching each symptom as it came and trying to navigate it in isolation while also worrying – Do I have early onset dementia? Am I going to go bald? Am I just gonna be overweight as I get older? Is sweating all night just a part of getting older? Is sleep just going to be next to impossible now? Etc., etc., etc. All of the symptoms were rooted in the same thing – the gradual loss of hormones. It all made sense, thanks to this book, and I learned tons more that I had never been told about. It’s a great intro to menopause book, a great return to as a reference book, and a great encouragement on top of everything else!
23 people found this helpful
L. Padgett –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read for women approaching mid-life
A must read as you approach mid-life and start to feel you health going off the rails. Read this book and you’ll likely know more than your primary care doctor about peri-menopause. This book helped me advocate for myself and get the help I needed to not feel absolutely miserable. Symptoms (not recognized by most primary care doctors) are way more than hot flashes!
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
So informative
This book is helping me understand what I’m currently experiencing.
KMG –
5.0 out of 5 stars
hormones are so, so important
balancing your hormones is definitely a very important aspect of your overall health. If one hormone is out of balance, they all will be.
Deborah M. Cain –
5.0 out of 5 stars
So helpful
Every woman should own this book! It is extremely helpful! BUY IT!
Kelly R –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy Read and Very Informative
Dr Haver makes an easy to read book on menopause that has a lot of interesting information no one really tells you about.
2 people found this helpful
Oats –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of great info .
Great book for menopause and hormonal information.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential for women of a certain age
This book is fantastic. Dr Haver is thorough and informative. You will feel empowered to discuss your symptoms with your doctor and advocate for your health.
2 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grateful to have found this!
I wish I had found this amazing resource sooner. So many of my problems were just lack of estrogen. Now that I’ve found this book I feel empowered to take control of my health. I have an understanding of what is happening in my body! At 52, I’m now having informed conversations about my health with my doctors. So grateful! I had frozen shoulder at 49 and 50 years old. I lived through so much pain. I never understood that was just low estrogen in my body. I love the passion that Mary Claire has. I bought the hard cover book and then bought it on audible to listen as well. I’m busy, and struggle to have time to sit to read, so loved the audible version. Read by the author, you can tell she just wants to help and inform all women! It felt like a friend coming through! I loved having the book to highlight questions for my doctor and things I wanted to refer back to. I follow her now on Instagram. Grateful to have such a passionate women in our corner educating us. I will tell every 30 – 40 year old women I know about this book. I wish I had this information a lot younger then I did. So important to understand what is happening in our bodies; I was clueless!! I have already been telling my 20 year old daughters about menopause. We need to be talking about this stuff and not suffering silently! COME ON LADIES, let’s help each other!!!
58 people found this helpful
S. Ram –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Helpful!!
So I have reached that age where everything has gone haywire, literally! Then I saw this book being advertised on TV, just as I was thinking where do I start with my research for the changes I am going through and what’s to come.I can say that is was insighful and helpful as to where to start what to look out for in coming days, months, and years.
2 people found this helpful
Lacretia –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must read
As women, most of us tend to hush hush when it comes to our bodies, especially menopause. This book has helped me so much figuring out the symptoms I’m having, what to eat and supplement to help, etc. This is a must read book for all women!
Alisha F. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Informative
I bought it for my sister and she found it to be helpful.
Marcella Holland –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Much needed information
Wonderful book. Highly recommend to any woman -the sooner the better.I wish that I had known all of this ten years ago -the knowledge in this book would have saved me a decade of confusion .
BethP –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must read!
A must read for every woman
T. Hutchison –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great information
This book really helped me understand what the was going through. It help’s woman understand what they are going through and how to handle this tough journey your body goes through. She is very honest with what the research says. She will even let you know when there isn’t enough research. She is very positive and encouraging. Great Book must read.
7 people found this helpful
Honesty B Liller –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life Changer
I am in Perimenopause and my friend suggested I read this book. WOW, I have learned so much about my body and mind. I have also started HMT with the guidance of my DR. Love, Love, Love this book. Thank you for writing this!
K Stan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
should be required reading for all women
So well written, easy to understand, comprehensive but not overwhelming. Eye opening and empowering. Dr. Haver has compiled some valuable information that all women need. I read this book after a futile gyno appointment. I now feel equipped to move on and see light at the end of a dark tunnel. I really can’t say enough good about this book and am so appreciative and happy I found it. I did read many other books and listen to numerous podcasts on my journey but this book is the best.
9 people found this helpful
Michelle A. Defriez –
4.0 out of 5 stars
One Chapter needs a little more information
Dr. Mary Claire has really helped me understand my perimenopause symptoms and helped me to be an advocate for myself. One chapter needs a little more information on it is the recommendation on getting a calcium score test done. Patients need to know that Calcium test or CAC isn’t a desirable test because it doesn’t show soft plaque. Soft plaque is what causes stenosis of the coronary arteries and is only seen on a CTA. If I have high cholesterol and high LDLs and go and get a CAC, test, and it comes back zero that doesn’t mean I am not a risk for coronary artery disease. For example, if I go on Lipitor, a statin drug, and my calcium score is zero and I go back and get a CAC in a couple of months of being on Lipitor, your calcium score of zero will go up! My doctor told me that statin drugs are raising people’s CAC scores! When his patients see this they can’t understand why this is happening. Statin drugs harden the soft plaque. Soft plaque, the plaque that is more thrombogenic, is hardened from statin drugs and now is calcified plaque. Thus, bringing up your calcium score. I highly recommend a CTA and not a CAC. CTA will show soft plaque and where it is. The location of the soft plaque, too is very important. My own mom had a very high CAC score because she was on Lipitor for years. Research has proven this with a large analysis of the MESA dataset that demonstrated that statins are associated with increasing CAC score.
75 people found this helpful
Kelly J. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy this book. It is Eye opening.
Don’t hesitate to get this book. It helps bring a lot of things to light for a woman in her 30s-50s.
ART.ST –
5.0 out of 5 stars
HRT is the best treatment for most women FOREVER
I have been on Hormone Replacement Therapy since I was 16 years old. Those first decades of HRT were of course called Birth Control Pills (BCP). My father was an OB/GYN and my mother a famous pediatrician. HAHAHA, my mother was not Dr Spock.Both of my parents understood the science of HRT. Both understood that BCP is a stronger form of HRT. Sadly my mother quit HRT when she was about 70 due to the faulty science of clinicians such as Dr Susan Love, MD who enjoyed big following due to faulty science attacking HRT. My mother died 2 years ago of Alzheimers. Her retirement years became a misery due to dementia.No, HRT does not 100% prevent dementia. But it sure is a fantastic benefit to most aspects of the lives of most women. Knowledge is power and know that HRT helps maintain better health for most women as long as it is started early enough and even continued.
3 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Holy Grail of Menopause Books
It’s not a want it’s a need for any woman going through menopause. Well written, easy to follow, and very insightful. It touches on every single aspect of the menopause journey and all the dreaded symptoms that come with it. She covers in detail, things you can implement now to help with each symptom. She also discusses in depth the pros and cons of HRT and how to start a conversation with your Doctor about your symptoms. Get the book! You won’t be disappointed.
One person found this helpful
Elizabeth –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Women’s health bible!
Brilliant! Great advice.
Maria Dv –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Guide Every Woman Needs for Menopause
The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver is an absolute must-read for anyone navigating the complexities of menopause. With a mix of science, practical advice, and compassion, Dr. Haver provides a comprehensive look at what really happens during this phase and how to handle it with purpose and power.This book gave me the clarity I needed to make informed decisions about my health. Dr. Haver cuts through the noise and presents facts about hormonal changes, symptoms, and treatment options in a way that’s easy to understand and empowering. It’s not just about surviving menopause—it’s about thriving through it.For anyone feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about what to expect, The New Menopause is the perfect companion. It’s like having a knowledgeable friend guide you through every step with warmth and honesty. Highly recommended!
12 people found this helpful
Sarah L –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally the Facts!
Dr Mary Claire Haver does such a good job of explaining all of the symptoms and solutions to perimenopause and menopause. It’s a great overview as well as reference. It provides solutions to various symptoms that are common.
Words –
4.0 out of 5 stars
It’s good, but there are no in-line citations
This is a fantastic book and a great reference, BUT there are no in text citations according to any style guide. This is constructive feedback. I do truly appreciate this book and Dr. Haver.I bought this book because my doctors don’t understand or know this research, but without the references to the research, as a non doctor, I can’t prove to them that what I know is correct (what do I know, I don’t have a formal medical education or doctorate). I shouldn’t need to redo her research so I have proof to share with my physician. There is a reference list by chapter, but again, it’s a lot of work and I can’t always access the articles without a paid subscription to research journals (hence the need to follow basic research writing guidelines).I don’t think MDs have to write a dissertation so the author may not know this, but this is a little lazy and hurts the credibility of this work. I’m surprised the copyeditor didn’t insist this was needed.
118 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
All you need to know!
This book is like the menopause Bible. She does a great job of explaining in layman’s terms and there is a “toolbox” index at the back for reference when you have symptoms and want to learn more.
Jennifer E. Johnson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It’s a must!
My psychiatrist actually recommended this book. It is life changing. More information than I could have ever gotten from my GYN. Not that she’s not great but she’d never had had the time to explain all of this. The author is highly respected in her field. Well worth the money. I’d have needed eight appointments with my GYN. This is cheaper and better. Brought up excellent questions I needed to ask my GYN. This is one everyone Perimenopausal or menopausal should read this.
One person found this helpful
Steven G Luten –
5.0 out of 5 stars
so helpful!!!
(Karen Luten) This book has been a game changer for me! I have always been reluctant to go to the doctor and generally have ignored my body probably due to generally feeling good for most of my life until my early 50s!! Joint pain, hot flashes, hearing loss, belly fat…. This book helped me talk to my doctor and make some important diet changes! So grateful for all the research, testimonials and tips for life change found in this book!!
One person found this helpful
Rebecca S. Borges –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Changing the Way You Think About Midlife and Beyond
his is an absolute must-read for anyone navigating the complexities of menopause!!I was not prepared for perimenopause or menopause. I went through both with absolutely no assistance from my medical providers or conversations with friends. In looking back on that misadventure I can see why I nearly lost my mind. A lot has changed in 10 years… and menopause is FINALLY a topic hitting mainstream media. It’s about time.I applaud doctors like Dr. Mary Claire Haver, who are creating comprehensive guides (she is the creator of “The Galveston Diet” which I read and follow) for women managing transition. This is a must read, for all OB/Gyn’s, women, and men. Become more knowledgeable about the most important property you will ever own, your body!!Dr. Haver provides a a way forward to this inevitable hormonal change with clarity, compassion, and citings of comprehensive research.There is more than one treatment option to deal with the what feels like hundreds of symptoms. While I could have used all this info during at the beginning of my own journey, it is still helpful now. AND even more importantly, I can help women younger than me feel empowered to thrive through this transition… unlike me, who barely survived it.If there is a women in your life over the age of 35 purchase this book for her on her next birthday. It’s never to soon to be educated about your health.
One person found this helpful
By Kerry –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally!
Dr. Haver is finally giving women who are going through peri/menopause a voice. How many of us have gone to a doctor, only to be told our symptoms are “just menopause”? Or in other words, suck it up, old lady. I’ve felt dismissed, invisible, and powerless to do anything about the myriad of symptoms I was experiencing: swollen joints/frozen shoulder, miserable sleep, massive menstrual bleeding, and oooooh, the weight gain. My endocrinologist chuckled about the latter and said, “Oh, yes. It’s just the menopause 20. Like the freshman 15. Ha-ha!”Yeah. Hilarious.Thankfully, Dr. Haver does not consider what we’re going through to be “just menopause.” In four months, I’ve completely altered my body with The Galveston Diet, and I’m am now on the estrogen patch and progesterone. I finally recognize my body again!
6 people found this helpful