“Amy Alkon’s Going Menopostal is a masterpiece of scientific inquiry and clarity, cutting through decades of misinformation and fear around menopause. With her keen scientific mind and her ability to examine clinical and epidemiological evidence honestly, critically, and objectively, she has created a work of great importance for women struggling with menopause and perimenopause. Alkon empowers women to understand the research and advocate effectively for evidence-based care, addressing the medical neglect women have endured for far too long.”

—Dr. Kevin B. Knopf, MPH, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

“In Going Menopostal, Amy Alkon exposes the truth about the medical neglect and mistreatment of women in perimenopause and menopause. But more than that, she gives you the language and strategies to advocate for yourself with your doctors without antagonizing them, making them partners in your healthcare so you get the evidence-based care you deserve.”

—Catherine Salmon, PhD, Professor of Psychology at the University of Redlands, coauthor of The Secret Power of Middle Children

“Amy Alkon’s Going Menopostal is a groundbreaking book that exposes the inequities in medical research and care, particularly for women from underrepresented communities. As a family doctor on Chicago’s South Side, I see how these gaps in care amplify challenges for African American women. Alkon courageously addresses how the existing research is centered on white, middle-class women, leaving the unique needs of women from diverse backgrounds inadequately explored and understood. This book empowers readers with knowledge, challenges systemic inequities, and gives voice to women who have long been overlooked, fostering a more inclusive approach to women's health."

—Dr. Tony Hampton, Family and Obesity Medicine Specialist at Advocate Health, author of Fix Your Diet, Fix Your Diabetes, host of the Protecting Your NEST podcast

“Going Menopostal is essential reading for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Veteran science writer Amy Alkon brings an outsider’s objectivity and cuts through outdated advice with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Infused with warmth, wit, and compassion, she tackles everything from hot flashes and weight gain to mood changes and insomnia, offering clear, science-backed solutions."

—Nina Teicholz, PhD, internationally bestselling author of The Big Fat Surprise and science journalist

“In Going Menopostal, Amy Alkon exposes the inadequacies of traditional menopause care in the United States and critiques the overreliance on clinical practice guidelines, which leave little room for individualized care. A compelling call to action, this work challenges clinicians to move beyond the status quo and empowers women with solutions grounded in both evidence and empathy.”

—Dr. Andréa Salcedo, ob-gyn, Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, host of the Conscious Gynecology podcast