The M Word: How to thrive in menopause
Night sweats, hot flushes, anxiety, insomnia, exhaustion, itchy skin, low libido, painful sex … Any of these sound familiar? Ninety per cent of women experience these symptoms some time between the ages of 40 and 60, but shhhhhh … just suck it up, princess. And nobody mention the M word.

Recent research from the Nuffield Health group states that 13 million women in the UK are either peri- or post menopausal. Symptoms can last up to 15 years and 1 in 4 women will experience them as debilitating. Thanks to Dorothy Byrne’s MacTaggart Lecture in August 2019 and the work of popular podcasters such as Jackie Lynch, the topic of menopause is breaking out of its taboo status in the UK, and The M Word is here to help.

World-renowned author and GP, Dr Ginni Mansberg, offers an informed, medical perspective on the facts of menopause in The M Word, uncovering the truth behind Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and ultimately giving you agency over your menopause journey.

Ginni outlines the medical science behind the menopause, explaining what happens at a cellular level in the body once key hormones begin to diminish; details the symptoms and experiences; then explores the pros and cons of various treatment options. All this is delivered with her customary good humour, sharing personal anecdotes along with evidence-based facts that will help women make informed choices about their health and well-being.

The M Word offers sound advice for women going through the menopause and presents them with a choice: what is the best solution for you? And how can The M Word help you thrive in this new stage of life?
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The M Word: How to thrive in menopause
Night sweats, hot flushes, anxiety, insomnia, exhaustion, itchy skin, low libido, painful sex … Any of these sound familiar? Ninety per cent of women experience these symptoms some time between the ages of 40 and 60, but shhhhhh … just suck it up, princess. And nobody mention the M word.

Recent research from the Nuffield Health group states that 13 million women in the UK are either peri- or post menopausal. Symptoms can last up to 15 years and 1 in 4 women will experience them as debilitating. Thanks to Dorothy Byrne’s MacTaggart Lecture in August 2019 and the work of popular podcasters such as Jackie Lynch, the topic of menopause is breaking out of its taboo status in the UK, and The M Word is here to help.

World-renowned author and GP, Dr Ginni Mansberg, offers an informed, medical perspective on the facts of menopause in The M Word, uncovering the truth behind Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and ultimately giving you agency over your menopause journey.

Ginni outlines the medical science behind the menopause, explaining what happens at a cellular level in the body once key hormones begin to diminish; details the symptoms and experiences; then explores the pros and cons of various treatment options. All this is delivered with her customary good humour, sharing personal anecdotes along with evidence-based facts that will help women make informed choices about their health and well-being.

The M Word offers sound advice for women going through the menopause and presents them with a choice: what is the best solution for you? And how can The M Word help you thrive in this new stage of life?
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The M Word: How to thrive in menopause

The M Word: How to thrive in menopause

by Ginni Mansberg
The M Word: How to thrive in menopause

The M Word: How to thrive in menopause

by Ginni Mansberg

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Overview

Night sweats, hot flushes, anxiety, insomnia, exhaustion, itchy skin, low libido, painful sex … Any of these sound familiar? Ninety per cent of women experience these symptoms some time between the ages of 40 and 60, but shhhhhh … just suck it up, princess. And nobody mention the M word.

Recent research from the Nuffield Health group states that 13 million women in the UK are either peri- or post menopausal. Symptoms can last up to 15 years and 1 in 4 women will experience them as debilitating. Thanks to Dorothy Byrne’s MacTaggart Lecture in August 2019 and the work of popular podcasters such as Jackie Lynch, the topic of menopause is breaking out of its taboo status in the UK, and The M Word is here to help.

World-renowned author and GP, Dr Ginni Mansberg, offers an informed, medical perspective on the facts of menopause in The M Word, uncovering the truth behind Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and ultimately giving you agency over your menopause journey.

Ginni outlines the medical science behind the menopause, explaining what happens at a cellular level in the body once key hormones begin to diminish; details the symptoms and experiences; then explores the pros and cons of various treatment options. All this is delivered with her customary good humour, sharing personal anecdotes along with evidence-based facts that will help women make informed choices about their health and well-being.

The M Word offers sound advice for women going through the menopause and presents them with a choice: what is the best solution for you? And how can The M Word help you thrive in this new stage of life?

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781911632382
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Publication date: 10/27/2020
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.87(d)

About the Author

Dr Ginni Mansberg is a GP who specializes in the management of menopause. She is a well-known TV host and resident GP on Channel 7's Sunrise and The Morning Show in Sydney. Author of The M Word, New Teen Age and Save Your Brain, she was voted most trusted Healthcare Professional in Australia in 2022 by Talent Corp. Dr Ginni is a member of the Australasian and International menopause societies and co-founder of Don't Sweat It – Menopause in the Workplace.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Setting the Record Straight about HRT 9

Chapter 2 Meet Your Hormones 41

Chapter 3 Baptism by Fire 51

Chapter 4 What the Hell Happened to my Vagina? 75

Chapter 5 Somebody Burnt Down My Happy Place 115

Chapter 6 Tired, Bloated and Itchy: The Girl Band Nobody Wants to Sign 149

Chapter 7 Where Did My Waistline Go? 203

Chapter 8 The Sharpest Tool in the Shed 229

Chapter 9 Make Me Look Like Helen Mirren 249

Epilogue 293

Read This, Dear Partner 297

Thank You 301

Further Reading and References 303

Index 305

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