Myths of Menopause - (Sequoia Myths) by Nicky Keay (Paperback)

About the Book

Illuminates this stage of life with insights from leading experts, empowering women with wisdom and understanding to navigate this journey

Book Synopsis

Discover the truth behind the myths veiling menopause. Myths of Menopause illuminates this stage of the female hormone odyssey with insights from leading experts, empowering women with the wisdom and understanding to navigate this journey.

Some of the top recurring myths of menopause explored in this book:

Menopause is a physical/mental illness.

Menopause is only about the capacity to reproduce.

Menopause only happens in middle aged women.

Menopause is only about hot flushes.

Weight gain is inevitable with menopause.

Having sex is not possible after menopause.

All women experience menopause in the same way.

When the ovaries retire, it is time to retire from work and life.

Menopause means you resign yourself to poor quality of life and health

There are specific diets and supplements for menopause.

There is a particular type of exercise for menopause.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) causes breast cancer.

All women should take hormone replacement therapy HRT.

No woman needs HRT.

Menopause means you can no longer be active.

Whatever your age, it is never too early to gain an understanding of menopause. To echo Marie Curie's timeless wisdom, "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood."

Review Quotes

"Dr Nicky Keay is a go-to expert in the field of women's hormone health and she has provided a vital guide for all women navigating the menopause journey. Full of actionable information, it's a great resource for every woman approaching and enduring menopause."

Dr. Mariza Snyder. National Bestselling Author

"Witnessing the soar in women's involvement in exercise and endurance sports is incredible. There has never been a more important time for age group and masters' athletes to understand the impact of the menopause transition for health and performance.

Dr Nicky Keay's expertise and wisdom throughout this book will guide women to thrive for their full potential through the menopause transition and be empowered in decision making when it comes to their health, exercise and sporting goals."

Dr Izzy Smith, Australian Endocrinologist with expertise working with female athletes

"Menopause. A few years ago no one was discussing it in open circles, now it seems to be water cooler and nightly news conversations. Unfortunately, misinformation has woven tightly into these conversations, creating noise and advice from social media influences. Dr Nicky Keay has done it again, with her new book "Myths of Menopause", she expertly crafts scientific language into accessible, actionable points, based on the scientific research and expertise of colleagues in the space. This is a must have book for so many women looking for the truth."

Dr Stacy Sims. Female physiologist and nutritionist.

"With so many myths and negative misconceptions around menopause it's no surprise that women are anxious about entering this phase of their life. This book will help women better understand what is happening in their bodies, take steps to overcome symptoms and gain more control over their health."

Anita Bean. Nutritionist, speaker and author.

"Dr Nicky Keay is an expert in the field of hormone study and unrivalled in her ability to distil complex scientific research into information that is understandable and useful to the general public. She's also a master at busting myths that swirl around on social media."

Peta Bee. Health and Fitness Journalist