I wish I could bring Dr. Mary Claire Haver to my next gynecologist appointment with me! She is an amazingly strong advocate for women's health, and, specifically, advocate for women experiencing menopausal symptoms. Her new book, The New Menopause, is the next best thing to having her join me at my doctor's office. I would love to have her as my doctor, but sadly, I don't live in the same state as her.

Her book is divided into three parts: part one is a history of menopause medicine, part two offers symptoms/solutions/strategies for menopause treatment, and part three is a tool kit of symptom based resources. I spent the most time reading through the tool kit and finding potential solutions to many of the issues I have been experiencing. I felt so understood, validated, and heard as I was reading this book.

I am realizing that in order to get the care I deserve, I may need to change my provider to someone more willing to work with me. Dr. Haver provides information about how to prepare for your appointment. She lists questions to ask and how to talk to your doctor about therapeutic actions. I am thankful for this resource and look forward to taking care of myself during this time of change.

Thank you to #NetGalley and Rodale Inc. for this opportunity to read and review this book.

As a woman with so many questions as I enter into this stage of life, the book offers easy to find and easy to read/understand information about what it is and what to “expect”. I will keep this book handy to reference to better understand what my body is going through. Thank you for giving woman a pretty complete guide to navigate through the menopausal years!