Carolyn says: ‘Quite simply this will be the most authoritative and informative book about the menopause and perimenopause on the market and it is the book I wish I had access to years ago – everyone should read it and keep a copy on their bookshelf. It is a privilege to have Dr Louise Newson writing for the Yellow Kite list.’ It's time to talk about the menopause openly, to dispel the myths and inform every woman of their choices for this important stage of life. Menopause affects 51% of the population. Yet despite increased awareness in recent years, so much of the menopause remains a mystery. Here, Dr Louise Newson, the UK's leading menopause specialist, breaks remaining taboos with the definitive guide to menopause. The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause starts with the key facts about hormones, their importance and their effects on our bodies, before delving into family histories and their effects on menopause, the essential guide to HRT, our libidos, our mental and physical health, how menopause affects our careers and relationships and so much more.

I’ve had so many wonderful messages from people who have bought the book not just for themselves, but their friends and families too.The course contains a combination of consultations to watch and learn from as well as presentations by numerous specialists. Having worked as a GP as well as opening Newson Health menopause clinic, she has built a wealth of knowledge from first-hand experience of treating perimenopausal and menopausal women. In this definitive guide, Dr Newson lays out everything women need to know to understand and reclaim their power during this stage of life: what to expect, how best to manage symptoms, and what help is available. We are proud to say that balance app is certified by the leading digital health organisation, ORCHA, who review and approve health apps for the NHS and multiple national health bodies around the world.

Well worth a read for all women who are currently going through the menopause, women who are perimenopausal, healthcare professionals, anyone with an interest in menopause.

The book contains exclusive new medical research and answers the questions women most often ask Louise in her clinic. There are real stories from women who want their experiences shared to benefit others. And there is clear advice from other medical experts in related fields including mental health, dermatology, nutrition, psychology and oncology. Authoritative and informative This remote menopause education programme has been developed by GPs and secondary care specialists. It is suitable for basic and more advanced training in the menopause including safe prescribing of HRT. There are links to evidence based articles and guidelines throughout every section of the course. There are also MCQ assessments after each module. The book contains exclusive new medical research and answers the questions women most often ask Louise in her clinic. There are real stories from women who want their experiences shared to benefit others. And there is clear advice from other medical experts in related fields including mental health, dermatology, nutrition, psychology and oncology.

We have needed a book like this for so long, and it's time to break down those menopause barriers and not be afraid to talk about it!

And now Dr Louise has written the definitive, accessible and evidence-based guide to the perimenopause and menopause. It is the result of years of work in this field – combining not just her expert medical knowledge but the understanding and wisdom she has gained too. Dr Louise was working as a GP when she began to suspect that many patients with menopausal symptoms were being misdiagnosed by other healthcare professionals, or ignored. That led her to train as a menopause specialist and, in time, to become the UK’s most informed and passionate advocate for helping women find the help they need.