Aging Women Menopause

For too long, Black women have been left out of the menopause conversation. Dismissed as too young. Told their symptoms were stress. Handed a pamphlet when they deserved real answers. What No One Told Us: The Black Woman's Guide to Menopause was written to close that gap. Dr. Michelle Cooke — board-certified family medicine physician, certified menopause practitioner, and founder of Sol Direct Primary Care in Atlanta — brings together clinical expertise and a deep understanding of the unique challenges Black women face during midlife.

A 2022 study from SWAN (Study of Women's Health Across the Nation) showed that Black Women reach menopause almost a year earlier than White women, and often have worse symptoms. As well as the hot flashes, trouble sleeping, and hair thinning, Black Women were found to be less likely to receive adequate support and treatments.

From two leading physicians and perimenopause experts, a comprehensive guide to a critically misunderstood and under-researched phase of women’s lives After years of being overlooked by mainstream medicine and culture, menopause is finally receiving the attention it’s due. But one major...

REVISED and UPDATED Edition, 2024: A compelling, “fascinating” (Robert Cialdini) defense of hormone replacement therapy, exposing the faulty science behind its fall from prominence and giving women the evidence they need to make informed decisions about their health. "Estrogen Matters was my...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Stronger muscles and bones, increased mobility, lifelong independence, and a new mentality for aging with power—this cutting-edge guide to nutrition, training, and lifestyle will optimize a woman's body for longevity, through menopause and beyond. “Stop...

The New York Times bestselling author of The XX Brain shows women how to navigate menopause successfully and come out the other side with an even better brain. Menopause and perimenopause are still a black box to most doctors, leaving patients exasperated as they grapple with symptoms ranging...

Dr. Mindy Pelz, noted women's health advocate and the bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl and Eat Like a Girl, redefines menopause as a powerful biological upgrade—offering science-backed strategies to help women thrive, reclaim their health, and step into their most vibrant, authentic...

Intermittent fasting is a scientifically backed approach for health optimization and longevity. This is a comprehensive overview of Intermittent Fasting and its relevance to women over 50, with motivating tips for a seamless and sustainable experience. It offers evidence-backed benefits for women in menopause, like weight loss, menopause relief, and longevity.

The last 60 years of dietary advice, warning women to avoid fat, have actually worsened women’s health. If you’re approaching menopause, in menopause, or are interested in improving your health naturally, here is a book that explains the history of menopause, the evolutionary benefits of this life event, and how to eat the right foods to help you enjoy what should be the longest and most fulfilling part of your life.

A Raw, Honest, and Inspiring Memoir of Love, Loss, and Resilience Danielle Behar Salinger’s life has been anything but ordinary. Before the age of forty, she faced the devastating loss of both parents—one to cancer, the other to a tragic event. Despite the heartbreak, she found love with her husband Dan and built a life rooted in family, caregiving, and unexpected online fame. Now a beloved social media influencer with millions of followers, Danielle opens up in this powerful memoir about the path that led her here. From growing up in the ‘80s to building a career in child development...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A must-read for anyone who cares about their quality of life . . . Dr. Sharon Malone is the first person I turn to for a whole host of issues, especially my health.”—MICHELLE OBAMA A practical guide to aging and health for women who have felt ignored or...

Restore your health and wellbeing with a powerful combination of fasting and holistic lifestyle practices. Are you ready to feel empowered and take control of your health and wellness, even if you’re over 50? Do you want to lose weight, increase your stamina, and look years younger? You might have tried other weight loss programs, but they only made you think more about food because you felt restricted… causing you to retreat to your old unhealthy eating habits. Don’t lose hope… there’s a type of lifestyle (yes, not a diet) that will allow you to lose weight without having to ...

A trailblazing guide to menopause, filled with nourishing wisdom and practical advice to help you harness the transformative power of the menopause and thrive in your life. It's time to redefine menopause. This pivotal time of life is often mistakenly viewed as a health crisis that is...

The goop hormone authority offers an empowering new approach to taking charge of hormone shifts through every stage of life—especially menopause. When hormonal highs, lows, twists, and turns feel overwhelming, Dr. Tasneem Bhatia can offer a road map—and a whole new perspective. As an MD with...

Postmenopause is usually described as an aftermath. The interesting part is over, the periods have stopped, and the rest gets filed under ageing. That is a strange way to talk about a stage that can last several decades. Bones, heart, muscle, sleep, mood, memory, sexual wellbeing and continence all still matter, and most women are sent into those years with a brief warning about calcium and very little else. The years after the transition deserve the same attention the transition got. This final book covers what changes, what genuinely protects long-term health, which screening is worth ...

DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK if you're looking for a calm, clinical approach, medical guidance, or hormone therapy deep dives. This book isn't polite. It's not gentle. And it definitely doesn't give a f*ck about your comfort zone. If you're looking for soft advice and lavender-scented platitudes, put this down and back away slowly. But if you're ready for the raw, unfiltered truth about menopause — the kind that says what everyone's thinking (in exactly those words) — welcome to the revolution. MENOPAUSE: The Un-F*cking-Filtered Truth is not your mother's menopause book. This is for the woman ...

Menopause. It shouldn’t be a dirty word, especially as virtually half of the population will go through it at some point in their lives. It is a part of womanhood we can't avoid, so it’s about time we talk about it, embrace it, and be honest with ourselves and others about our unique journeys. Not only will sharing and discussing our concerns, questions, and laughable moments help our fellow menopausal sisters learn and relate, but younger women will feel guided and prepared for what is yet to come.

A transformational plan for women who find themselves struggling through their menopausal years and who may be experiencing sudden symptoms such as sleepless nights, irritable moods, unexplained anxiety, trouble retrieving words, weight gain, and hot flashes. Are you struggling through your...

Something’s shifting. Sleep feels fragile. Energy dips. A body suddenly unfamiliar. Between fear headlines and “just push through,” you need what works. OWN THE MENOPAUSE is a masterfully structured, evidence-informed blueprint for women over 40 who want clarity, stability, and real physiological traction during one of the most misunderstood transitions of their lives. No sensationalism. No fear-driven narratives. No one magic solution. Just calm precision and a program that strengthens your capacity one small, repeatable action at a time.

Do you feel like your body has suddenly stopped listening to you? You are eating the same healthy foods that worked in your 30s and 40s, yet the scale keeps creeping up and stubborn belly fat won't budge. Battling hot flashes, brain fog, and exhaustion that coffee can't fix — blaming yourself for lacking willpower — when the truth is, the rules of the game have changed.