The New Menopause

The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts | Mary Claire Haver, MD

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Probably the most useful book I'll read this year. Yeah, I'm old. But it's great information to really believe that you're not going insane. #16-2025

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staci.reads

The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts | Mary Claire Haver, MD

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Conversations about menopause are *finally* becoming more common, but we need more of a push in the medical community to study the effects and potential treatments for it, instead of writing off all the symptoms as "just something you have to go through." ⬇️

staci.reads As someone who was put into sudden, forced menopause 17 months ago after a radical hysterectomy, I am concerned about my increased risk for things such as heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis. This book does a great job of laying out all the issues menopause can cause and the various ways to treat it, including a serious, research-based discussion of HRT. I highly recommend this to all women experiencing perimenopause or postmenopause. 3mo

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Karisa

The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts | Mary Claire Haver, MD

Eye-opening and so informative! I feel so seen listening to this book by a doctor who specializes in menopause (after going through it herself).

A friend recommended it to me today when I told her about the strange, intense shoulder pain I‘ve been having lately. It‘s called “frozen shoulder”—I‘m not the only one!

Prairiegirl_reading When I was 42 I got frozen shoulder. I had never even heard of it! At 48 I had so many perimenopause symptoms that I had no idea to be looking for. It‘s so good to know! 4mo

Karisa @Prairiegirl_reading Right? Just having a name for what‘s going on is good. I‘m going in to my doctor next week and hoping he can find ways to help me manage it. So much pain when it flares up! 4mo

Prairiegirl_reading I had debilitating fatigue, sleep issues, tinnitus, all sorts of things. I really hope you get the help you need. Suffering is not normal! 4mo

Karisa @Prairiegirl_reading Thank you! I‘m going to ask for physical therapy and HRT. If he‘s not hearing me, I‘ll go to my OB-Gyn next 🤞💗 4mo

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BarkingMadRead

The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts | Mary Claire Haver, MD

Ugh I hate that I need to read this 🤣

LapReader I‘m hearing you. 5mo

ravenlee I found this one to be informative and helpful, if you‘re looking for more. I‘m still waiting for the “pause” to hit, but I felt better informed after reading it (not so the Menopause Manifesto, though). Good luck!

Mayo Clinic The Menopause Solution: A doctor's guide to relieving hot flashes, enjoying better sex, sleeping well, controlling your weight, and being happy!

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BarkingMadRead @ravenlee thank you! 5mo

peaKnit Amen! I have read it also…and started HRT. So many fun things for women all along the journey lol! 5mo

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Eva_B

The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts | Mary Claire Haver, MD

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I think I‘ve read too many books on menopause. A friend has told me to stop as they get me down! 😊 This one is helpful, if you live in the USA, as it refers to what tests and treatments are available through insurance. I thankfully live in a country with a decent tax payer funded/subsidised health care system and don‘t have to worry. Menopause is hard enough without having to worry about exorbitant costs associated with getting basic care.

IuliaC I've got this one on my list too 8mo

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HeatherBookNerd

The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts | Mary Claire Haver, MD

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This is a good Menopause 101. She lists the myriad symptoms you might be having, along with possible treatments, both pharmacological and not. Several symptoms that I did not know might be associated with menopause. Each section begins with a woman briefly describing her own symptoms and feelings, which made me feel like I wasn‘t alone and I wasn‘t crazy. Good starting point.

CBee I highly, highly recommend the menopause sub on Reddit. It‘s helped me so much! 9mo

HeatherBookNerd @CBee thanks for the rec. Menopause has been kicking my ass! 9mo

CBee @HeatherBookNerd oh honey, me too. I‘ve been dealing with a myriad of things for years now 😩😩😩 9mo

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Megabooks

The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts | Mary Claire Haver, MD

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If you have a uterus and are over 40, I recommend this!! I found out a lot of my lingering symptoms after treating my mast cell activation syndrome are due to menopausal changes. From sleepless nights to a burning mouth, it‘s good to know I‘m not alone. She makes concrete recommendations to take to your doctor. I feel so much more informed and ready to plan with my doctor at my next appointment. 5⭐️

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Megabooks

The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts | Mary Claire Haver, MD

So many books acquired this week! I got a few from the Amazon sale, including the tagged, which I‘m super excited about. My pre-ordered All Fours arrived, too, for #CampLitsy24. I‘m excited for Mother Doll and Murder Road from the longlist. The one that‘s hard to see is The Best American Essays 2023. Happy reading weekend everyone!!

Ruthiella Very interested to hear what you think of Mother Doll! That was my longlist pick, but I haven‘t read it yet. 13mo

Megabooks @Ruthiella I have not started it yet, but it sounded really good. Thanks for nominating it! 13mo

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