MenoWars

Why menopause’s moment has gone horribly wrong, and how you can navigate your way through it

De: Fiona Clark, Naomi Potter - introduction

Narrado por: Fiona Clark

First, we were told we all needed to have HRT to remain interesting for our husbands.
Then, we were told it was going to give us cancer and put us in an early grave.
Next, we were told HRT was safe and we had to take it, or we'd all end up with crippling brain fog, quitting our jobs and descending into dementia as the economy collapsed around us.

On the other side of the fence are those who argue that menopause is natural, it doesn't need treating, and a cold-water swim could fix everything.

No wonder we're more confused than ever.

Why has this happened? What does the evidence say? MenoWars explains why menopause is such a political hot potato, taking into account the history of gender bias in health and health research, the void and how it's filled, and what the evidence actually says. It answers questions like:
- will HRT prevent dementia?
- what you can do help your brain?
- will HRT prevent heart disease?
- what you can do to help your heart?
...and much more.

MenoWars explains the silent changes you can't see, and which need to be sorted, and why. Importantly, it not only shows why we're arguing, it outlines where the science is heading so we can live longer, better, healthier lives in perimenopause and throughout the decades we spend in post-menopause.©2025 Fiona Clark

Reseñas de la Crítica

Honest, informed, and refreshingly direct, Menowars is the wake-up call we've needed. It shows just how much misunderstanding still surrounds menopause, and how vital it is that we keep pushing for better.

Menowars is a much-needed, no-nonsense takedown of the confusion surrounding menopause - finally giving women the science, clarity, and validation we deserve.

Fiona Clark has written what must become the go-to book about menopause. From medical misogyny to Tik Tok misinformation, from health scares about HRT to dementia risks, she looks at the facts, provides the evidence or tells you when it isn't there. She quite simply cuts through the noise and tells you, 'it is your menopause, your health, your future, your choices'.

Fiona Clark has achieved the impossible; an engaging and interesting book on menopause that breaks down the myths in a relatable, conversational style, while incorporating the best scientific data. In an environment that is saturated with influencers and advice, Fiona Clark's career as an investigative journalist shines through - she writes with credibility and authority; no stone is left unturned.

There is so much going on that is right at this moment - a modern menopause movement is mobilizing around much-needed reforms. Clark brings a critical journalistic lens and unpacks the policies needed to get us back on track. As a US-based advocate, I watch the global menopause landscape carefully; Clark's keen assessments are essential collateral.

This book is needed! It's written in a hilarious and digestible tone, heavily researched and separating fact from fiction. It's a bold, witty, inclusive and honest piece that everyone must read - after all, everyone will be affected by menopause either directly or indirectly.

Nothing like a smart, savvy Australian to tell it like it is - Fiona delivers an evidence-based, myth-busting, badass take on menopause that finally answers the big question, 'How the hell did we get to this point?'

This brilliant book provides a fascinating overview of how we have reached the current state of confusion over menopause management, where medical misinformation and over commercialisation are rife, leaving women unsure of who and what to believe. Fiona tackles the issues with wit and science, giving us her personal experiences as well as evidence-based advice from trusted medical experts.

At times horrifying (leeches on vulvas?), MenoWars is exhaustively researched, engagingly written, and most of all, empowering. Fiona Clark makes sense of conflicting evidence and expert opinions, and brings to light the political, marketing and vested interests that influence women's health in ways most of us never realise.

The menopause landscape has become commercialised, commodified, competitive and combative. This brilliant, timely book will help you to understand why that has happened, and how to successfully navigate that landscape.