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The Menopause Manifesto<\/em>, Dr. Jen Gunter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In her follow-up<\/a> to the #1 bestseller The Vagina Bible<\/em>, Dr. Jen Gunter, Canadian OB\/GYN and the internet’s most fearless advocate for women’s health, brings us empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective, and expert advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women’s bodies, and it’s no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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What Fresh Hell is This? Perimenopause, Menopause, Other Indignities, and You<\/em>, Heather Corinna<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Perimenopause and menopause experiences are as unique as all of us who move through them. While there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all, Heather Corinna tells you what can happen and what you can do to take care of yourself, all the while busting pernicious myths, offering real self-care tips\u2014the kind that won\u2019t break the bank or your soul\u2014and running the gamut from hot flashes to hormone therapy. With big-tent, practical, clear information and support, and inclusive of so many who have long been left out of the discussion\u2014people with disabilities; queer, transgender, nonbinary, and other gender-diverse people; BIPOC; working class and other folks\u2014What Fresh Hell Is This?<\/em> is the cooling pillow and empathetic best friend to help you through the fire.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Mokita: How to Navigate Perimenopause With Confidence & Ease<\/em>, Shirley Weir (Menopause Chicks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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MOKITA is for women who want to avoid the overwhelming task of sorting through all the myths and misconceptions of perimenopause & menopause in order to be proactive with their midlife health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for real information, but frustrated by all the conflicting menopause messages online and in the media?
Want to build your own midlife health team but unsure who to consult and when?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This refreshing, easy-to-read guide will be especially helpful if you don’t have time to read 30 different books and scour the internet for hours. Women’s health advocate, Shirley Weir, and 13 women’s health professionals, set the record straight on perimenopause, menopause and what you really need to know. The 21 bite-size chapters are full of up-to-date information, sage advice, relatable case studies, and a promise that YOU ARE NOT ALONE.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Are You There, God? It’s Me, In Menopause<\/em>, Carol King and Dr. Ashley Alexis, ND<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Menopause got you dazed and confused? You\u2019ve come to the right place. Are You There, God? It\u2019s Me, In Menopause<\/a><\/em> will let you know you\u2019re not alone and you\u2019re definitely not losing it\u2014despite the brain fog. Every page delivers validation, practical information, and you-know-what-I-mean humor for the hormonal journey. Find answers to more than eighty questions you\u2019ve probably asked or silently wondered, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Is almost drowning in my sweat normal?
\u2022 What\u2019s the real story on HRT?
\u2022 Is panic at the disco, grocery store, and everywhere I go a peri thing?
\u2022 Why is every ounce hitting my middle?
\u2022 Will my vagina ever return from the desert?
\u2022 Why is menopause so exhausting?
\u2022 What can I do when menopause collides with my work?
\u2022 Is there a happily ever after?<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women’s Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives \u2014Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer<\/em>, Avrum Bluming and Carol Travis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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For years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was the medically approved way to alleviate menopausal symptoms (ranging from hot flushes to brain fog) and reduce the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and osteoporosis. But when a large study by the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) announced, with national fanfare, that women taking HRT had an increased risk of breast cancer, women were scared off, and the treatment was abandoned.

Now, Dr. Bluming, a medical oncologist, and Dr. Tavris, a social psychologist, reveal the true story<\/a> of the WHI\u2019s efforts to distort their data to exaggerate unsupported claims of estrogen\u2019s harms. Important updates in this edition include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n