Recommended reads, websites & socials
The Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause - Dr Hannah Short & Dr Mandy Leonhardt
A must read for anyone in early or premature menopause. There isn't another book on the market that captures all of the information, advice and support you need to support your ongoing health and well-being!
Making Menopause Matter - Diane Danzebrink
Beautifully written from the heart. This essential guide is so informative and beautifully written. Diane has such a wealth of knowledge about the menopause and she has made it her mission to #makemenopausematter.
Me and My Menopausal Vagina - Jane Lewis
An honest and informative read, breaking down the taboo surrounding menopause and vaginal atrophy.
M-Boldened: Menopause Conversations We All Need to Have - Caroline Harris
This is a book about menopause unlike any other. Its contributors, speaking from many different walks of life, open up the conversation in new and profound ways for people across the globe.
Surgical Menopause Not Your Typical Menopause - Helen Kemp
Not Your Typical Menopause is a unique collection of narratives from women with lived experience of surgical menopause.
My Menopause, My Journal, My Rules - Victoria Hardy
Victoria has written this book for woman who are not of a ‘certain age’.
It’s brilliantly written and illustrated and the fact that you have a menopause book that doubles as a journal is a great idea!
The XX Brain - Dr Lisa Mosconi
Taking on all aspects of women's health, including brain fog, memory lapses, depression, stress, insomnia, hormonal imbalances and the increased risk of dementia, Dr. Mosconi introduces evidence-based methods for protecting the female brain, encompassing diet, stress reduction and sleep.
The Menopause Brain - Dr Lisa Mosconi
Dr Mosconi dispels the myth that menopause signifies an end. Contrary to popular belief, if we know how to take care of ourselves during menopause, we can emerge with a renewed, enhanced brain - ushering in a meaningful and vibrant new chapter of life.
Natural Menopause - Anne Henderson
Filled with a wealth of invaluable information, this book will help you stay physically, mentally, and spiritually well throughout your menopause journey. It's perfect for women who are already invested in natural wellness and want to apply the same principles to their menopause.
Useful websites
menopausesupport.co.uk
balance-menopause.com
thesurmenoconnection.com
surmeno.blogspot.com
menopauseandcancer.org
thebms.org.uk
womens-health-concern.org
iampd.org
endometriosis-uk.org
Support groups
If you use Facebook we can recommend the following groups, all of which are a great information resource and a supportive environment to interact with others who are going through something similar:
Surgical Menopause UK Support
Surmeno Connection Surgical Menopause Support Group
The Menopause Support Network
Menopause and Cancer Chat Hub
There are many accounts on Instagram, both professionals sharing knowledge and patient advocates sharing their stories. If you are looking to connect with others going through a similar experience to you this is a good place to start.