Menopause: All you need to know in one concise manual: Signs and symptoms - Time to rethink HRT - Holistic treatments - Coping at work - Advice for all the family

by Louise Newson

This new Concise Manual takes a straightforward look at menopause. What is it? When does it occur? What can be expected? How can it be managed?

Dr Louise Newson is a well-known specialist in menopause and saw the need for a fact-based manual for women and their families. Menopause is a natural condition that affects all women at some stage of their life. At least one in four women have severe symptoms, which detrimentally affect their family, home and work life. This book will explain and clarify the stages and symptoms, and detail what treatments are safe and effective for particular needs. Migraines, depression, anxiety, osteoporosis, low libido, relationships, diet and HRT are just some of the areas covered in this new concise manual.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Audiobook

128 pages, Hardcover

Published September 24, 2019

Reviews

[Suzanne Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book by far that I have read on the Menopause. This book is easy to understand, written in plain english and not medical speak. It's full of useful information not only on the symptoms and treatments but also external factors that can influence this transition in a woman life.
I recommend that every woman should read this and possibly the men in their lives too.
I will be passing my copy round my friends and hope that it will encourage women to be more open about the Menopause so that future generations will know what to expect when their time comes.

[Gill · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you watched Davina McCall's excellent documentary about menopause on Channel 4, then you will recognise Dr Louise Newson. She is *the* menopause doctor.

This guide provides a wealth of information and guidance. It's impossible to overestimate how the hormonal changes involved can affect every part of physical and psychological health.

Unfortunately it is entirely heteronormative, which is very disappointing given that it was published in late 2019.

[Jenny Luebbe · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good overview and I learned some good information, for example did you know menopause symptoms vary by country? Also I didn't know menopause impacted joints (because estrogen). I didn't like the big push for HRT, I would have appreciated more detailed information on symptoms and non-pharmaceutical interventions to reduce them.

[Moira Gibbons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant book, essential reading for perimenopausal and menopausal women but also for partners, children, employers...everyone with a relationship with a woman, really. It is amazing to think menopause is something that happens to all women and has done since famle humans stood and walked, (presumably!) but it is only relatively recently that we have been able to discuss it openly. Thanks to woman like Lousie Newson and others, (Davina McCall's documentaries are essential viewing, too) that movements to improving care and support are being forced through. As a nurse Dr Newson has inspired me to look into a new specialism, so thank you, Doc.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Invaluable advise for every woman out there! Read it, learn from it, be prepared, get the help you need when you need it.
Menopause will affect us all at some point, better to be educated in advance than, like me wonder what the heck was wrong with me and fighting myself as much as doctors to get help.

[Monira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really useful information which in my opinion every woman should read!

[♏Vanessa♏ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very concise and to the point guide book to women living in the UK. It explains menopause in simple terms and explains the best treatments, including alternative therapies (briefly). It also points us to many different websites that will give us more information, what we should expect from the NHS and even how to address a GP that refuses to prescribe us hormonal therapy. Louise mentions many of the myths surrounding hormonal therapy and explain the truth.
It would have been better if it had a pdf with all the sites in it, but I'm not going to complain as in 1,5h (I listen to it fast) I learned alot.
Narration was excellent.

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well-designed little book with most of the information a person might want or need on this topic, and currently the best thing I have read on this. The section on work is especially useful. The only issues are (a) it pushes HRT heavily and (b) it lacks a conclusion (an affirming summation would be good), and instead goes out with a whimper in a section about male menopause and erectile dysfunction etc. - what a let down!

[Debra Navin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh. This book spent so much time talking about HRT and since it’s a British book, any of the medical advice and how it relates to the British system was not useful to me. I didn’t learn much beyond what I knew.

[Tracey Mills · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent for all the basic facts and background knowledge you will need.

[Claudia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most concise book to read if.
It was life saving for me and totally recommend it. Thank you!

[Chickpea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basic, clear information written by a specialist doctor

[Emma Innes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read if you have or think you have symptoms. Some useful advice.

[G. Lawrence · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good, concise indeed but very useful

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Kim Bell Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I am not living in the UK, this does provide a good overview of female choices as you journey through menopause.

[Roxy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned more about the symptoms of menopause that include more than mood swings and hot flashes

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone should read this.

[Suzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I Highly recommend Louise Newson Menopause book/ audible book, with lots of useful information and advice on psychological and physical effects of the menopause.

[Cornelia C Morselli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great menopause read

This book is quite insightful and provides accurate a relevant information for women experiencing peri-menopause and menopause symptoms. Great advice and suggestions for alleviate symptoms and what you need to do if further attention is required.

[Alejandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gave this manual a quick look, as I had read Dr Newson’s newest menopause book a few days ago.
It is basically the same as the new book: very clear, concise and helpful.
Again: every woman should read these books.

[Charlotte Brennan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book for all women of all ages to read.

[Tracy Stephenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative and relevant

Breaks down all aspects of menopause in easy to understand sections that I will keep referring back to. Definitely recommend.

[Sarah Kane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read

A must read for every woman as you will go through this at some point in your life. It’s written in a factual way and not condescending at all.