How to Menopause

Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before

By: Tamsen Fadal, Lisa Mosconi - introduction PhD PhD

Narrated by: Tamsen Fadal

From an Emmy award-winning journalist and documentary filmaker, this menopause manual cuts to the chase so you can take back control of your body, your confidence—and your life.

If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, this book is "the talk" you never had. How To Menopause is packed with actionable steps and evidence-based tools from a team of 42 experts including neuroscientists, menopause-certified physicians, sex and relationship therapists, sleep doctors, and a variety of lifestyle mentors. Synthesizing research, stories, and strategies in a way that only an investigative journalist can, Tamsen Fadal helps you:

·be your best advocate in a medical system not designed to treat women in midlife,
·understand the options that tame your symptoms, whether it’s hormone therapy, supplements, or lifestyle changes,
·have science-backed strategies to get the best sleep of your life,
·be able to talk to your partner about sex, low libido, painful intercourse, or how your hormones might be impacting your relationship,
·update your style (hair, makeup, clothes) to match your changing body,
·learn simple workouts, skincare tips, and delicious recipes to deal with belly fat, dry skin, and hair loss—and much, much more.

How to Menopause answers all the questions you’ve been too nervous to ask, and brings you into a conversation with millions of other women. Together, we can embrace a stronger, sexier self at every stage of midlife–from perimenopause through menopause and into our "bolden" years.

"How to Menopause is more than just advice—it provides a lifeline. Through her honesty, humor, research, and relentless commitment to women’s health, Tamsen Fadal has created a guide that is both practical and deeply personal. Whether you're just beginning to experience perimenopause or well into this transition, these words will leave you feeling more confident, more informed, and most importantly—never alone." —Lisa Mosconi, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Menopause Brain

Critic reviews

“Imagine if your best girlfriend gave you all the advice you needed to navigate menopause. How to Menopause is that book! Tamsen Fadal uses her award-winning journalist skills to plumb the latest science and expert advice to give information about menopause that is both accessible and entertaining. She is the living embodiment of the new face of menopause. By sharing her story and her midlife success, she shows us all that the best is yet to come.”—Sharon Malone, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Grown Woman Talk

“Tamsen Fadal has crafted a must-read guide for every woman navigating the complexities of menopause. With a blend of personal experience, expert advice, and actionable steps, this book is a powerful resource that empowers women to take control of their health and well-being. Tamsen's approach is both compassionate and practical, making How To Menopause an invaluable tool for reclaiming life during and after menopause. As a physician dedicated to menopause care, I highly recommend this book to any woman seeking to thrive in this phase of life.”—Mary Claire Haver, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause

“Tamsen Fadal is an inspiration. She is a true leader in growing our community, helping to create a necessary shift in the destigmatization of menopause. How to Menopause is the perfect manual on how we can take midlife into our own hands and make the most of this chapter of our lives.”—Naomi Watts, Academy Award-nominated actress and forthcoming author of Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause

“With Tamsen’s book, you feel like you’re in good hands from the very first page. It’s not just that she sought out the best experts to help give you info. She’s the big sister, the best friend we’ve needed to talk to about all of it. I wish I had this roadmap when I was in my 30s. Thankfully, How to Menopause is here now and decodes all the mystery about menopause—the menopause journey will be changed for the better forever.”—Stacy London, designer, television host, menopause advocate, and author of The Truth About Style and Dress Your Best

"How to Menopause is more than just advice—it provides a lifeline. Through her honesty, humor, research, and relentless commitment to women’s health, Tamsen Fadal has created a guide that is both practical and deeply personal. Whether you're just beginning to experience perimenopause or well into this transition, these words will leave you feeling more confident, more informed, and most importantly—never alone."—Lisa Mosconi, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Menopause Brain

No longer alone

I found this book to be like a warm hug from a best friend telling you "I've been through this & you're not crazy & you'll be ok!" I had no idea I was in perimenopause until I stumbled on Tamsen's Instagram & it all started flooding in & I realized what everyone had been missing (including my doctor) I was 40 & well into perimenopause. This book walks you through Tamsen's journey & other women who had very similar experiences as me! She & experts in the field of medicine/science walk you through this new journey with humor & grace leading you to practical resources, community & information you need to feel your best. A wonderful book every woman needs to read.

The book I never knew I needed

So much valuable information, thank you. i'm not prepared to talk to my doctor about menopause.

each person is different and will have different but some similar symptoms and things that help. gave lots of both.

very informative and helpful. will listen again, sure more things will stand out. highly recommend

The studies done linking certain medications later in life to dementia.

I like how the author is straight forward on many issues surrounding period, and menopause. I have made lifestyle changes that have benefited me thanks to this book.

great menopause resource

This was a great overall resource for anyone going thru perimenopause and menopause. It covers so much you don't even think you need to know until you do!