Recommended Reading for your Menopause Transformation:
1.) Estrogen Matters by Dr. Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris, PhD
Summary:
Dr. Avrum Bluming, a hematologist and medical oncologist, and Carol Tavris, a social psychologist, explore the controversial history and widespread misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT), particularly in the wake of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study. They reexamine the data, clarify what the research actually shows, and present compelling evidence with new research about the benefits of estrogen for heart health, brain function, bone density, and overall longevity.
2.) The Menopause Brain by Dr. Lisa Mosconi
Summary:
In The Menopause Brain, neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Mosconi dives into how menopause affects the brain—not just the body. Drawing from cutting-edge brain imaging and decades of research, she reveals how estrogen plays a crucial role in cognitive health, and how its decline during perimenopause and menopause can affect memory, mood, focus, and even increase the risk for Alzheimer’s.
Dr. Mosconi offers science-backed strategies to support brain health through lifestyle, nutrition, and medical options. This book empowers women with knowledge about what’s really happening in their brains during midlife—and how to take action.
3.) The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Summary:
Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a change maker in the menopause world and this book will not only help you understand what your body experiences with perimenopause and menopause but provides an extensive list of symptoms, how they manifest and treatment options to fit each individual’s goals. She also shares of knowledge of lifestyle modification for optimal menopausal care with nutrition, physical activity and supplements.
4) Unlock Your Menopause Type by Dr. Heather Hirsch
Summary:
Dr. Heather Hirsch, Chief Medical Innovation Officer at Midi Health, offering the first virtual clinic to manage menopausal patients, recognizes that not all women experience menopause the same way. A woman’s experience can be dominated by specific symptoms and treatment can be tailored to address those concerns with not only the use of HRT but lifestyle strategies.
5). Hagitude: Reimagining the Second Half of Your Life by Sharon Blackie
Summary:
Sharon Blackie, a psychologist and mythologist, challenges what it means to be an older woman in menopause, going against the classic societal norms, she encourages women to understand just how life-changing the second half of your life can be. This is a time to re-evaluate all aspects of your life, explore new beginnings, challenge your past and create a future that aligns with who you really are.
