Women Menopause

Menopause hit Darcey Steinke hard. First came hot flashes. Then insomnia. Then depression. As she struggled to understand what was happening to her, she slammed up against a culture of silence and sexism. Some books promoted hormone replacement therapy. Others encouraged accepting the coming crone. Beyond that, there was little that offered a path to understanding menopause in a complex, spiritual, and intellectually engaged way.

At thirty-six, Naomi Watts had just completed filming King Kong and was trying to start a family when she was told that she was on the brink of menopause. It is estimated that seventy-five million women in the United States are currently dealing with menopause symptoms (dry itchy skin, raging hormones, night sweats), and yet the very word "menopause" continues to be associated with stigma and confusion. With so little information, many women feel unprepared, ashamed, and deeply alone when the time comes.

There are some things we’d rather not face—and midlife is definitely one of them. Who wants to look in the mirror and see their mother? But when our minds feel foggy and pressures mount, we need to pause rather than panic. Dealing candidly with the struggles of midlife and menopause, Sarah Allen offers a refreshing biblical perspective to changing emotions, bodies and lives.

Every woman goes through menopause. Yet, most women know very little about the menopause transition, which is the most monumental hormonal change in a woman’s life. This change influences our physical, mental, and emotional health.

It's common to lose one's sense of Self during marriage. You become part of a couple, and a sense of Self can fade into the background. This loss is compounded with trauma when your marriage is unhealthy due to abuse of one type or another. Rediscovering Me: The Journey Begins is my story of how I reclaimed my sense of Self. I was that mom who threw myself into raising my kids and caring for my family. When my kids were ready to leave home, I realized that I no longer knew who I was and that I was living in an unhealthy, unsupportive marriage. I knew I didn't want to live that way any ...

Still Clear is a groundbreaking guide for women navigating the mental fog, fatigue, and focus challenges that often emerge in midlife. Whether it’s forgetting names, losing your train of thought mid-sentence, or waking up already feeling behind, this book meets you where you are—with compassion, clarity, and science-backed strategies that actually work.

For decades, women have been left to navigate the turbulent waters of hormonal imbalance alone, with little more than vague advice and dismissive platitudes. From the chaos of puberty to the complexities of perimenopause and menopause, hormonal shifts impact every facet of a woman’s life—including weight, fertility, libido, energy, and mood. Dr. Shweta Patel takes a bold and refreshing look at how hormonal health has been misunderstood and mistreated by doctors for years. This book isn’t just a guide—it’s a call to action.

The physical changes that occur after women turn 40 are unavoidable - and can be unnerving. Menopause affects every aspect of life - from sex and sleep to mood and mental clarity to weight and body temperature. While there are a number of resources available, many are confusing and contradictory. Now, Manhattan gynecologist Dr. Tara Allmen, an experienced, nationally board-certified menopause practitioner, shares her knowledge to help women be their happiest and healthiest.

This detailed guide will teach you how to get the most out of menopause by taking charge of your body and symptoms. When you understand the changes you’re going through and learn healthy coping mechanisms to deal with them, it won’t be long until you feel healthier and happier than you’ve ever been!

Menopause doesn’t have to be a challenging time that drags you down. Discover how to confidently write this new chapter of your life, minus the trouble… At first glance, the word ‘menopause’ appears to be a rather harmless stage – hinting at a pause in the cycle of menstruation. And that very word – pause – seems so simple, so gentle, and so careful… right? Like a switch that you can flip, sit back, and then relax for the rest of your life.

Pool shark Jessie Hewitt likes to call the shots. But apparently her two best friends didn’t get that memo. Candy Poppe has taken up with the wrong man. And Karen Sembler? She’s been kidnapped! Jessie’s no-nonsense husband, Wilson Rye the cop guy, suggests she leave the crime-solving to the experts and the love lives to those involved. Does Jessie listen? Take a guess. Six Easy Pockets is loaded with all the humor, mayhem, and mystery Cindy Blackburn’s fans have come to expect. But this one also includes a millionaire, a mansion, and a princess! Enjoy! “I laugh, giggle, snort, and...

Are you facing the rollercoaster of menopause? Don’t go through it alone! Menopause: Hot Flashes & Cool Wisdom is the ultimate guide packed with practical tips, humor, and self-care strategies to help you thrive during this transformative time. This book offers everything you need to manage common menopause symptoms, from hot flashes to mood swings, while embracing this new chapter with grace and confidence.

Vous avez entre les mains le livre que Naomi Watts aurait voulu lire lorsqu'elle a commencé à ressentir les premiers symptômes de la ménopause à l'âge de 36 ans... Un âge où on pense davantage à concevoir un enfant qu'à survivre aux bouffées de chaleur ou autres fléaux hormonaux. Face au vide médical et au tabou autour de la ménopause, l'actrice, qui s'est longtemps tue pour protéger sa carrière, décide de lever le voile.

Fifty-year-old Agatha Doyle loves her empty nest – until hot flushes, a pair of killer heels and an overbearing man who won’t stop talking conspire to change her life. In one moment of madness, she unwittingly becomes a heroine to women everywhere. But can she become the heroine of her own life? Sometimes you just have to wing it.

Although this is a sequel, it may be heard as a stand-alone novel. The sequel to Vegas to Varanasi catches up with Anna and Kiran a couple of years after the event that brought the once “ugly duckling” high school acquaintances together. But will their romance continue to flourish in the face of a whole new set of insecurities brought on by middle age? First, there’s Kiran, who has an unexpected health scare.

Celebrated GP Dr Nighat Arif brings women's health to the forefront in this extensive guidebook designed to help everyone better understand each of the three key stages of a woman's life: the puberty years, the fertility years and the peri/menopausal years. Every step of the way, Dr Nighat will help you get to know the female body by explaining what is normal, what to expect, how to care for yourself and when to seek help.

Lara West, a compassionate champion for women's well-being, understands the profound impact of menopause symptoms on your happiness and vitality. In her new book, with open arms and a heart full of wisdom, she invites you to embark on a journey of transformation, where you'll unlock the secrets to not just enduring but thriving through menopause.

Menopause. Every woman goes through it, but few of us talk about it with our friends. Following the success of The Girl in the Gold Bikini, author Dana Goldstein is throwing back the curtain on the most challenging years of a woman's life. Holding nothing back, the author brings her unique sense of humor to her menopausal journey, sharing stories of hair growing where it shouldn't, erotic dreams that leave her shaken for days, and her struggle to stop herself from killing her beloved husband.

Why You Should Read This Book? Struggling with weight despite doing everything “right”? Has each stage of life—puberty, motherhood, midlife—brought unwanted weight and confusion? Do you feel like your body is no longer your own? Breaking Free from Obesity: A Woman’s Journey to Health and Freedom is a practical, compassionate guide for every woman who has felt trapped in a cycle of weight gain and self-doubt. This book breaks down the unique challenges women face—from hormonal changes to emotional eating, from stress to sleep, and from mental health to medical help. With real-...

You can fight menopause with grace and feel like yourself again, even if you’ve been wrestling with hot flashes, anxiety, and unwanted weight gain! Are you feeling overwhelmed by the wave of menopause symptoms hitting you all at once? Looking for guidance to navigate these changes, or perhaps just curious about what lies ahead?