The instant New York Times bestseller! Menopause and perimenopause are still a black box to most doctors leaving patients exasperated as they grapple with symptoms ranging from hot flushes to insomnia and brain fog. As a leading neuroscientist and womens brain health specialist Dr Lisa Mosconi unravels the mystery by revealing how menopause doesnt impact just the ovaries but is a hormonal show in which the brain takes centre stage. The decline of oestrogen during menopause influences everything from body temperature to mood and memory potentially paving the way for cognitive decline later in life. To conquer these challenges successfully Mosconi brings us the latest approaches: from cutting-edge hormone replacement therapies such as designer oestrogens to the role of hormonal contraception and key lifestyle changes encompassing diet exercise self-care and self-talk. Best of all Mosconi dispels the myth that menopause signifies an end demonstrating its actually a transition. Contrary to popular belief if we know how to take care of ourselves during menopause we can emerge with a renewed enhanced brain-and usher in a meaningful and vibrant new chapter of life. Dr Lisa Mosconi is my go-to for insightful guidance on the brain during menopause - Naomi Watts actor This book is for all the times women have felt crazy and been called crazy. We now have proof our brains were changing and the good news is ... often for the better. - Alison Daddo author of Queen Menopause For anyone whose brain is not playing nicely during their peri- and menopause journey. - Dr Ginni Mansberg author of The M Word The latest research with practical advice so you can take your brains health into your own hands during midlife and beyond. - Sarah Connor advocate Menopause Over Martinis
