Resources

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEDICAL INFORMATION GIVEN ON THIS WEBSITE IS AS ACCURATE AND COMPREHENSIVE AS POSSIBLE BUT IT IS ONLY GENERAL ADVICE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR CONSULTING YOUR OWN DOCTOR FOR INDIVIDUAL ADVICE.

Recommended Books

The Science of Menopause by Dr Philippa Kaye

A comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to the perimenopause, menopause and beyond, all backed up by the latest research.

‘The Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause’ by Dr Short and Dr Leonhardt

This book will help anyone diagnosed with an early menopause (periods stopping under 45) or POI (periods stopping under 40) to understand their diagnosis and cope with the emotional and hormonal effects of this.

‘Living Well Through the Menopause’ An evidence-based cognitive behavioural guide by Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith

There is good medical evidence that a specific type of CBT designed for menopausal symptoms can help if you don’t wish to have HRT or are unable to for medical reasons. This book guides you through how to use these techniques.

‘The Complete Guide to the Menopause’ by Dr Annice Mukherjee

Dr Annice Mukherjee is an endocrinologist with many years of experience helping women with hormonal problems. It is full of evidence-based lifestyle advice that can help us all manage our symptoms and improve our health. It is a great resource for those unable to take HRT as well as for those who can. Dr Mukherjee went through her own menopause at 41 after her breast cancer diagnosis.

‘The Feel Good Fix’ by Lavina Mehta MBE

This book is packed full of ‘exercise snacks’ – simple, quick and fun exercises that you can fit into your daily life to improve your health in midlife and beyond. They include exercises for muscle strength, cardio, stretching and balance.There are QR codes linking to videos of Lavina demonstrating some of the exercises.

‘Menopausing’ by Davina McCall with Dr Naomi Potter

Includes personal stories, explains the science, debunks the myths about HRT and gives lots of practice advice for managing the perimenopause and menopause.

‘The Pelvic Floor Bible’ by Jane Simpson Continence Specialist.

Advice on how to prevent and cure problems at every stage of life.

‘The Power Decade’ by Susan Saunders

How to thrive after the menopause – lots of practical advice to help us futureproof our physical and mental health.

Recommended Websites

w omens-health-concern.org This is the patient arm of the British Menopause Society. The website is full of evidence-based information and all their helpful factsheets are listed on this page.

menopausematters.co.uk Founded by Dr Heather Currie, past chair of the British Menopause Society. Provides up to date and accurate information about the menopause, access to a forum and a regular magazine.

d aisynetwork.org Support for women with POI (menopause under the age of 40).

pms.org.uk National Association for Premenstrual Syndromes support for anyone suffering with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

theros.org.uk Royal Osteoporosis Society website, containing lots of information on the prevention and management of osteoporosis (weak bones that fracture easily)

Recommended Calculators

Cardiovascular Risk Calculator

This assesses your risk of heart attack or stroke over the next 10 years. Click Here.

Osteoporosis Risk Calculator

Osteoporosis is a silent disease, you may only realise you have it when you fracture a bone with only minor trauma. Improvements in your lifestyle can impact on your risk – stopping smoking, reducing alcohol, plenty of weight bearing exercise and strength training plus an adequate calcium and vitamin D intake. Your family history and the age of your menopause are also important factors. HRT is one of the first line treatments for women under the age of 60 with a high risk of osteoporosis or diagnosis of osteoporosis. This calculator assesses your risk of fracturing a bone in the next 10 years. Click Here.

Calcium Calculator

It is best to get your daily calcium requirements via your food and drink rather than supplements if possible. You can check and adjust your intake using this calculator.

Individualised and evidence-based advice to support you through the menopause and beyond