What I found outstanding about this book is that alongside the clearly explained medical sections are significant chapters dedicated to the potential emotional, relational, and psychological fallout from a diagnosis of POI or early menopause and where to seek guidance, connection and support. This is something rarely touched upon by medical professionals at the time of diagnosis and, in its absence, patients (and those around them) can be left feeling scared, isolated and overwhelmed by this frightening landscape they are left to navigate alone.

This is also a radically inclusive book, touching upon the experiences and perspectives of those who are other than white, cis-gendered, heterosexual, able-bodied, middle-aged and middle class – which makes for an incredibly refreshing and much-needed change! The menopause can be a challenging time of life for anyone as they cross over into a new way of relating to their body, and society’s harsh judgments about post-menopausal bodies – this book will be a wise and comforting friend for those who face this challenge earlier than expected and help them feel empowered and less alone.”

JODY DAY, PSYCHOTHERAPIST, FOUNDER OF GATEWAY WOMEN AND AUTHOR OF ‘LIVING THE LIFE UNEXPECTED: HOW TO FIND HOPE, MEANING AND A FULFILLING FUTURE WITHOUT CHILDREN’

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This is a must-have companion for women going through POI and will also be an invaluable resource to doctors and other allied health professionals involved in all aspects of women’s healthcare.”

DR ANNICE MUKHERJEE, CONSULTANT ENDOCRINOLOGIST AND AUTHOR, ‘THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE MENOPAUSE’

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As the legislator who orchestrated the abolition of the Tampon Tax, here in the UK, and a lifelong advocate for women’s health I am delighted to be able to wholeheartedly recommend this book, knowing it will provide a lifeline for so many women.”

PAULA SHERIFF, FORMER MP, WOMEN’S HEALTH ADVOCATE, PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF MEDICAL MENOPAUSE AND BREAST CANCER

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Written with friendly and compassionate tones throughout, the lay out of the book makes it easy to identify which sections of the book you want to choose to focus on, which can be essential if concentration or fatigue are an issue due to health conditions (including, but not limited to, menopause!).”

EMILY GRACE, MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGNER, @PERIODSPOWER

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MR EDDIE MORRIS, MENOPAUSE SPECIALIST AND FORMER CHAIR, BRITISH MENOPAUSE SOCIETY

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DR HELEN KEMP, EDITOR OF ‘SURGICAL MENOPAUSE NOT YOUR TYPICAL MENOPAUSE’

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DR RUPY AUJLA MBBS BSC MRCGP, FOUNDER ‘THE DOCTOR’S KITCHEN’

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DR NIGHAT ARIF, BBC RESIDENT GP, ITV ‘THIS MORNING’ GP

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DR ELLIE CANNON, GP AND ‘MAIL ON SUNDAY’ COLUMNIST

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DR SHIREEN KASSAM, CONSULTANT HAEMATOLOGIST AND LIFESTYLE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

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