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Explore here some resources to deepen your knowledge, connections, and inspiration, empowering yourself in advocating for your health.

WEBSITES & ARTICLES

The North American Menopause Society

Online Perimenopause and Menopause evaluation and treatment (Alloy-US based)

International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health

“'Tis but a Scratch: A Critical Review of the Women’s Health Initiative Evidence Associating Menopausal Hormone Therapy with the Risk of Breast Cancer.”

Authors: Bluming, A. Z., Hodis, H. N., & Langer, R. D. (2023)

“The 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of the North American Menopause Society.”
Authors: North American Menopause Society. (2022)

“The 2023 Nonhormone Therapy Position Statement of the North American Menopause Society.”

Authors: Advisory Panel (2023)

WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCATES

Kelly Casperson, MD

Kelly Casperson, MD

Board-certified urologist, menopause & sexual health expert

Dr. Naomi Potter

Dr. Naomi Potter

Registered physician & UK’s leading perimenopause & menopause expert

Dr. Corinne Menn

Dr. Corinne Menn

Board-certified ob/gyn, breast cancer survivor and menopause specialist

Mary Claire Haver, MD

Mary Claire Haver, MD

Board-certified ob/gyn, menopause specialist

Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz MD

Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD

Board-certified ob/gyn & integrative medicine, founder of The Menopause Bootcamp & ayurvedic health practitioner

Heather Hirsch MD

Heather Hirsch, MD

Board-certified internal medicine, menopause specialist

Dr. Lisa Mosconi

Dr. Lisa Mosconi

Neuroscientist specializing in women’s brain health, menopause & Alzhimer prevention

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Board-certified physician specializing in aging, disease prevention, nutrition & fitness

OUR FAVOURITE BOOKS

WOMEN'S HEALTH

Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age by Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD

Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age by Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD

The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver

The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver

Calm Your Mind With Food by Uma Naidoo, MD

Calm Your Mind With Food by Uma Naidoo, MD

You Are Not Broken: Stop Should-ing All Over Your Sex Life by Kelly Casperson, MD

You Are Not Broken: Stop Should-ing All Over Your Sex Life by Kelly Casperson, MD

Menopausing by Davina McCall & Dr Naomi Potter

Menopausing by Davina McCall & Dr Naomi Potter

Forever Strong by Gabrielle Lyon MD

Forever Strong by Gabrielle Lyon MD

The Menopause Brain by Lisa Mosconi, PhD

The Menopause Brain by Lisa Mosconi, PhD

Grown Woman Talk by Sharon Malone, MD

Grown Woman Talk by Sharon Malone, MD

Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age by Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD

Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age by Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD

The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver

The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver

Calm Your Mind With Food by Uma Naidoo, MD

Calm Your Mind With Food by Uma Naidoo, MD

You Are Not Broken: Stop Should-ing All Over Your Sex Life by Kelly Casperson, MD

You Are Not Broken: Stop Should-ing All Over Your Sex Life by Kelly Casperson, MD

Menopausing by Davina McCall & Dr Naomi Potter

Menopausing by Davina McCall & Dr Naomi Potter