Menopause marks a significant period of transition in a woman’s life, signaling the end of her reproductive years. While the experience can vary greatly between women, it generally entails a range of physical and emotional changes that can be challenging to navigate. In the book “Writing About the Change: A Guide for Women Going Through Menopause,” author Liz Newstat explores the topic of menopause from a personal and literary perspective, offering insight, advice, and inspiration to women entering this new phase of their lives. Whether you’re currently going through menopause or simply interested in learning more about this transformative life event, this book provides a valuable resource for understanding and coping with the changes that come with it.
After waiting for generations, three Irish books on menopause have finally been written, two by doctors and the other by a menopause coach. Menopausal women are demanding information and support for their bodies and minds as the medical profession can still be erratic in this area. The silence surrounding menopause has been due to embarrassment, misinformation and an inability to talk like adults about vaginas, wombs and periods. The Menopause: The Essential Guide To Managing Your Health In Mid Life, written by Dr Deirdre Lundy, is dedicated to those who helped get the Irish menopause conversation started and to every menopausal woman who left a doctor’s office feeling worse than when they went in. The book explains simply and comprehensively what is happening to the mind and body during menopause, including the transgender experience and medical menopause. It covers how to manage bone, brain, breast, heart and vaginal health, as well as cancer, excess body weight, diabetes, migraines, lupus and HIV. Dr Mary Ryan’s book, It’s Probably Your Hormones, explores the wider impact of hormones on health and highlights how everything from bowels to anxiety levels can be affected in menopause. Menopause coach Catherine O’Keeffe, founder of Wellness Warrior, educates women and implements comprehensive menopause strategies in the workplace. She emphasises that menopause needs support, education and understanding in the workplace because every symptom of menopause can affect work performance. O’Keeffe also focuses on how to rekindle sex drive and the importance of prioritising sexual health.
In conclusion, Menopause is a natural part of aging that every woman will experience at some point in their life. It’s a unique journey that comes with its own set of challenges, but understanding and being well-informed about this change can help make the transition easier. By reading the book “Writing About the Change,” you have gained insight into the physical and emotional changes that come with Menopause and the many ways you can manage them effectively. Remember, Menopause is not the end of your story. It’s a new chapter, and with the right tools, support and mindset, you can make it an empowering and fulfilling one.
