The Menopause Manifesto

Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism

By: Dr. Jen Gunter

Narrated by: Jen Gunter

Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women's bodies, and it's no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond.

Menopause is not a disease - it's a planned change, like puberty. And just like puberty, we should be educated on what's to come years in advance, rather than the current practice of leaving people on their own with bothersome symptoms and too much conflicting information. Knowing what is happening, why, and what to do about it is both empowering and reassuring.

Frank and funny, Dr. Jen Gunter debunks misogynistic attitudes and challenges the over-mystification of menopause to reveal everything you really need to know about: perimenopause, hot flashes, sleep disruption, sex and libido, depression and mood changes, skin and hair issues, outdated therapies, breast health, weight and muscle mass, health maintenance screening, and much more.

Filled with practical, reassuring information, this essential guide will revolutionize how women experience menopause - including how their lives can be even better for it!

©2021 Jennifer Gunter (P)2021 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

LOVED IT!!

Thank-you, thank-you, thank- you!Finally, someone is talking about this. I learned so much and can't stop taking about it and recommending it to others. I wish my 45 year old self had read it. I'm 55 now and in full blown post menopausal state. (aka miserable) Several times while listening I was overwhelmed with relief, in tears and practically screaming out loud, "OMG, it's NOT just me!!"
It was a little more medical than I comprehended a couple times while listening, but I'm getting a paper copy for future referencing.
~Becky 55 yrs

Useful information

Appreciate the authors awareness to discuss menopause openly. Very useful information! I feel so validated by my experiences!

Essential for those of us in or near perimenopause

This book is helping me understand the process of menopause and assisting in avoiding the pitfalls some people fall into. I highly recommend for anyone who will go through this process.

Thank you Dr Gunter

No nonsense, inclusive, evidenced-based take on all things menopause. I am a psych nurse practitioner. Perimenopausal changes come up in discussion daily in my office. I am steering people to this book every day. Well done. Vagina Bible is up next in my to-reads.

A Must Listen!

Dr. Gunter never talks down to the reader/ listener, bur rather shares all the details that help women make an informed decision. I finally felt heard and listened to!

Wonderful resource!

As a woman nearing this transition, I think this will be a great help in the near future. It was well written for what could be complicated subject matter.

A must read if you have ovaries

No need to go into this phase of life without all the facts. Thank you for writing this book Dr. Jen.

very informative!

I really wish this information from both her books was taught to me in school

Excellent up to date info

Gunter focuses on empowering women with science, data and agency, dispelling myths about hormone therapy and other ways menopause is treated

This book was so thorough and informative.

I found this book to be so thorough and informative. Dr. Gunter discusses every possible aspect of menopause. It doesn’t all apply to every person and if you have the patience to get through the entire book, there will be pearls that do apply to you. I dropped several bookmarks to come back to especially the resources for online research from reputable sources. Thank you Dr. Gunter for this great book. Your expertise is invaluable.