Recommended websites
www.womens-health-concern.org The patient arm of the British Menopause Society, includes lots of useful factsheets. I use the one on breast cancer risk factors and the chart on understanding the lifestyle risk factors for breast cancer during consultations.
menopausematters.co.uk Founded by Dr Heather Currie, a past chair of the British Menopause Society. Provides evidence based information, access to a forum and a regular magazine for subscribers.
rockmymenopause.com The patient arm of the Primary Care Women’s Health Forum, provides patient information leaflets.
daisynetwork.org A charity for women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) ie menopause under the age of 40.
pms.org.uk A charity for women suffering from premenstrual syndromes.
theros.org.uk Information about the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis (weak bones that fracture easily).
eveappeal.org.uk A charity with a free gynaecological cancer information service.
Recommended Apps
Squeezy app An NHS app supporting women with their pelvic floor muscle exercise programmes.
Recommended books – a small selection from the many menopause books now available
‘The Science of Menopause’ by Dr Philippa Kaye Everything you need to know about the menopause, backed up by the latest research and diagrams.
‘The Complete Guide to the Menopause‘ by Dr Annice Mukherjee – written by an endocrinologist with many years experience of helping women with hormonal problems. It is full of evidence-based lifestyle advice and is a great resource for everyone, including those patients who can’t take HRT. Dr Mukherjee went through her own menopause at 41 after her breast cancer diagnosis.
The Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause by Dr Hannah Short and Dr Mandy Leonhardt Advice and support for those who go through the menopause at a young age. POI is when periods stop under the age of 40, early menopause is when periods stop under the age of 45.
‘Living Well through the Menopause’ by Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith. An evidence-based self-help guide using a cognitive behavioural therapy approach.
‘The Pelvic Floor Bible’ by Jane Simpson Continence Specialist – advice on how to prevent and cure continence problems at every stage of life.
‘The Feel Good Fix’ by Lavina Mehta Lots of quick, fun and effective exercise ‘snacks’ (with QR codes for video demonstrations) plus lifestyle advice.
‘Mind the Gap’ by Dr Karen Gurney A guide to female sexuality and how to futureproof your sex life.
‘Come As You Are’ by Emily Nagasaki A scientific look at female sexuality, including historical and cultural context.