Book Review: The Menopause Manifesto, by Dr. Jen Gunter
Looking for a one stop resource for all things menopause? This comprehensive book might be what you’re looking for. Dr. Jen Gunter covers just about any topic you might want to read about with clear language, medical science, and a dose of feminism.
There has been so much silence and misinformation around women’s bodies. And what isn’t shrouded in silence is skewed toward the negative cultural narrative and body shaming. Women tell me all the time that they lack the education needed to navigate the changing seasons their body goes through. As a result, they experience so much anxiety and uncertainly that it can be difficult to see their way clearly or understand the options available to them.
This book will help prepare you with the information you need before you get to the menopause transition or while you are in it. Gunter, a seasoned obstetrician and gynecologist, separates fact from fiction in a conversational voice that is easy to read. Along the way, she also shares parts of her own journey through the menopause. And don’t let the length scare you away. There is a helpful index to easily look up the topics you are interested in, and you can skip subjects that don’t pertain to your own situation.
As the author says,
“THE ONLY THING PREDICTABLE ABOUT MENOPAUSE IS ITS UNPREDICTABILITY.”
Education goes a long way toward navigating the unpredictable and helping you make good health decisions that are right for you.
*Here’s an episode about Midlife, Menopause & Beyond on the Permission for Pleasure Podcast.
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