Empowering and enlightening for those of us who will be approaching peri-menopause in the next 5 years or so. Often a taboo topic, it was refreshing to see this information broken down into what to expect. So many changes happen to our bodies, not just physiological but emotionally as well and the first four chapters address this and the next six chapters address treatments. Thoroughly researched and a wealth of information, I particularly liked the parts on how to address this with your doctor and the questions to ask them. I feel more confident approaching this next phase of my life and instead of dreading it I feel informed and confident approaching it. Although this topic isn't necessarily the most popular of topics, this book is well worth the read!


Many thanks to the publishers for an ARC in exchange for a honest review.

‘This book is your guide to navigating that process of change, with the aim of delivering you safe and happy into the stable final third of your life.’

Well how did I find myself here and staring down the barrel of menopause? Not the kind of book that you necessarily are drawn to or care to rave about, however, if you are female then I highly recommend this book. I learnt so much! Menopause still sadly has that stigma surrounding it and women need to be knowledgeable about what is happening to their bodies. This book was extremely helpful, informative and indeed empowering, that all women should read it as they approach perimenopause and beyond. It is full of evidence based ideas and solutions to assist in optimising female health and wellbeing at this crucial phase.

‘... know that perimenopause and the early years of menopause are a critical window for health, and that’s true even if you don’t have symptoms. By critical window, I mean a sensitive period or inflection point, during which time small health problems could, if not addressed, amplify into larger and more permanent health problems later in life.’

The first four chapters are all about understanding the process of perimenopause, both emotionally and biologically, the final six chapters of the book are all about treatment. Women spend one third of their lives in menopause, which is why it makes sense to support your health through this phase. Being so rich in research and factual detail, the writing is at times heavy going and somewhat repetitive. It would therefore make sense to approach this book by reading the introductory chapters and then jumping to the sections most pertinent to oneself.

Now, so much more au fait with this whole topic, I for one certainly feel more confident in how to approach and work with this phase in my life. Thank you Lara for being that medically trained physician who spoke ‘woman to woman’ about everything, even on how to talk/what questions to ask your doctor.

‘I just don’t care to engage in an all-out battle with aging because, at the end of the day, I have better things to do. It’s a refreshing departure from the constant need to be pretty that many of us feel as young women.’








This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. The quoted material may have changed in the final release.