Published in 2024
5 hours and 53 minutes
Dr. Philippa Kaye is a GP, presenter, and author. She is a regular doctor on This Morning and often appears on Sky and Channel 5 News, BBC Radio London, Woman’s House, LBC, and Radio 5 Live. She is the medical expert for Woman and My Weekly Special magazines and the MadeforMums website. She is the author of DK’s Breasts: An Owner’s Guide.
What is this book about?
All the latest scientific research in one easy-to-understand audiobook so you can make informed choices about your body.
The Science of Menopause is an informative, practical, and engaging guide to understanding what happens to women’s health from your 40s onwards.
As we understand more each day about what hormone changes mean for women’s long-term health, there is an urgent need for an evidence-based book that helps women understand what is happening to them so that they can make informed decisions. GP and women’s health expert Dr Philippa Kaye answers over 100 questions on the menopause, including symptoms, lifestyle choices, and treatment:
- When will the menopause happen for me?
- Why do I get hot flushes and sweats and how can I manage them?
- Why can’t I sleep? Why do I feel low and anxious?
- What is a healthy diet for the menopause?
- What is HRT? What are the benefits, and what options are there if I don’t want it?
- How common is early menopause?
- What causes brain fog?
- Can herbal supplements help?
Discover how our brains change, why perimenopause doesn’t mean an end to great sex, and the treatments options that can help, including HRT, vaginal oestrogen, and non-hormonal options.
Menopause is not just about hot flushes, and it isn’t something to “sail through” or pretend it isn’t happening. Featuring the latest research, The Science of Menopause tells you everything you need to know about what menopause is, the symptoms to watch out for, and the treatments that may be able to help.
