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claire2024's review against another edition
Well it wasn’t the book i was hoping to read. i wanted to read the cool one which talked about killer whales and was trans affirming.
angelstar's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
swaye's review against another edition
3.0
I really appreciate Davina McCall's dedication to breaking the silence surrounding perimenopause and menopause. She has made a significant contribution to raising awareness and inspiring women to understand their bodies better. However, while the book offers valuable insights, it fell short in a few critical areas for me.
One glaring issue I found with Menopausing is its repetitiveness. Certain points and concepts are reiterated to the point of redundancy, which I found quite tiresome in my search for new information and perspectives.
Moreover, my primary concern lies with the book's focus on go-getting, ambitious, career-driven women. While it is important to address the challenges faced by such individuals and how they cope with the loss of motivation during menopause, the book fails to provide examples or guidance for women who are not driven by those things. This lack of representation alienates a significant portion of readers who may not identify with the specific narratives presented.
Another aspect that disappointed me was the heavy emphasis on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) throughout the book. Although HRT may be a recommended and life-changing course of action for many women, the authors overlook the fact that some individuals are unable to pursue this option due to pre-existing conditions such as extreme anxiety, depression, and CPTSD. In fact, the book goes as far as criticizing the prescription of antidepressants for women experiencing perimenopausal symptoms. As someone who has personally benefited from antidepressants and professional psychiatric care during this phase in my life, I strongly believe that the book should have acknowledged the efficacy of these treatments and emphasized that women should not disregard them in favour of HRT alone.
Nevertheless, Menopausing does serve a crucial purpose in dispelling the isolation that women often feel when grappling with the myriad of symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause. The book provided me with valuable information and a sense of relief about the numerous symptoms that I was unaware were associated with my perimenopause. The book not only assisted me in identifying the symptoms directly linked to my perimenopause, but it also aided me in untangling the intricate connection between hormonal changes and the impact of my past trauma on my overall well-being.
Although the book falls short for me in properly addressing the needs of women who are particularly sensitive to hormonal changes, such as those with existing mental health conditions, it does acknowledge that individual experiences with menopause can vary greatly. In my personal journey, I have discovered that a synergistic combination of medication (Lexapro), transformative therapy sessions with my brilliant psychologist, and my own profound spiritual exploration has made all the difference. This holistic approach has given me the tools to navigate all aspects of my life, including my perspective on and experience of perimenopause.
I believe the book should perhaps have been titled "Menopausing: How HRT Can Help". Okay, that's a terrible title but something in a similar vein to reflect its heavy focus on hormone replacement therapy being the be-and-end-all solution for some women.
While Menopausing may not be the all-encompassing guide I was hoping for, it undeniably adds value to the conversation surrounding perimenopause and menopause, inspiring further exploration and empowering women to navigate this transformative phase of life.
One glaring issue I found with Menopausing is its repetitiveness. Certain points and concepts are reiterated to the point of redundancy, which I found quite tiresome in my search for new information and perspectives.
Moreover, my primary concern lies with the book's focus on go-getting, ambitious, career-driven women. While it is important to address the challenges faced by such individuals and how they cope with the loss of motivation during menopause, the book fails to provide examples or guidance for women who are not driven by those things. This lack of representation alienates a significant portion of readers who may not identify with the specific narratives presented.
Another aspect that disappointed me was the heavy emphasis on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) throughout the book. Although HRT may be a recommended and life-changing course of action for many women, the authors overlook the fact that some individuals are unable to pursue this option due to pre-existing conditions such as extreme anxiety, depression, and CPTSD. In fact, the book goes as far as criticizing the prescription of antidepressants for women experiencing perimenopausal symptoms. As someone who has personally benefited from antidepressants and professional psychiatric care during this phase in my life, I strongly believe that the book should have acknowledged the efficacy of these treatments and emphasized that women should not disregard them in favour of HRT alone.
Nevertheless, Menopausing does serve a crucial purpose in dispelling the isolation that women often feel when grappling with the myriad of symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause. The book provided me with valuable information and a sense of relief about the numerous symptoms that I was unaware were associated with my perimenopause. The book not only assisted me in identifying the symptoms directly linked to my perimenopause, but it also aided me in untangling the intricate connection between hormonal changes and the impact of my past trauma on my overall well-being.
Although the book falls short for me in properly addressing the needs of women who are particularly sensitive to hormonal changes, such as those with existing mental health conditions, it does acknowledge that individual experiences with menopause can vary greatly. In my personal journey, I have discovered that a synergistic combination of medication (Lexapro), transformative therapy sessions with my brilliant psychologist, and my own profound spiritual exploration has made all the difference. This holistic approach has given me the tools to navigate all aspects of my life, including my perspective on and experience of perimenopause.
I believe the book should perhaps have been titled "Menopausing: How HRT Can Help". Okay, that's a terrible title but something in a similar vein to reflect its heavy focus on hormone replacement therapy being the be-and-end-all solution for some women.
While Menopausing may not be the all-encompassing guide I was hoping for, it undeniably adds value to the conversation surrounding perimenopause and menopause, inspiring further exploration and empowering women to navigate this transformative phase of life.
strawberrymivvy's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
3.5
A light-hearted and quick, yet informative, read about the menopause. However, it is heavily geared towards an ultimate prescription for HRT, without a lot of discussion about other options.
Whilst I did read it to get the facts behind HRT, I did feel it would have been useful to present more facts about alternative therapies and treatments.
Whilst I did read it to get the facts behind HRT, I did feel it would have been useful to present more facts about alternative therapies and treatments.
em_nightreader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
lren1983's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.75
sarahthereadingaddict's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely brilliant book, so insightful and interesting. It's full of facts and myth busters about the menopause, perimenopause and HRT.
This is a real eye opener for someone coming up to potential menopause age. Having been through some issues myself this last year it's really interesting to hear that some of people who discuss their symptoms in the book, have similar symptoms to me. I am lucky that my Dr has taken all of this seriously and I have been really pleased with how it's gone so far. The waiting has been a bit frustrating but everyone is in the same boat at the moment so I count myself lucky.
This book is full of really interesting and frustrating (for them) stories where Drs have not listened or not well enough informed of the different types of HRT and menopausal symptoms to look for, causing women to have to wait, sometimes in pain and feeling utterly hopeless.
There are also facts explained and myths busted by a qualified Dr who is fascinating to listen to. I highly recommend this book to all women and men (they should know these things too), it's insightful and a huge eye opener. Brilliant!!
This is a real eye opener for someone coming up to potential menopause age. Having been through some issues myself this last year it's really interesting to hear that some of people who discuss their symptoms in the book, have similar symptoms to me. I am lucky that my Dr has taken all of this seriously and I have been really pleased with how it's gone so far. The waiting has been a bit frustrating but everyone is in the same boat at the moment so I count myself lucky.
This book is full of really interesting and frustrating (for them) stories where Drs have not listened or not well enough informed of the different types of HRT and menopausal symptoms to look for, causing women to have to wait, sometimes in pain and feeling utterly hopeless.
There are also facts explained and myths busted by a qualified Dr who is fascinating to listen to. I highly recommend this book to all women and men (they should know these things too), it's insightful and a huge eye opener. Brilliant!!