The Menopause Brain

New Science Empowers Women to Navigate the Pivotal Transition with Knowledge and Confidence

De: Lisa Mosconi PhD, Maria Shriver - foreword

Narrado por: Maggi-Meg Reed

Duración: 10 h y 5 m

Resumen del Editor

The New York Times bestselling author of The XX Brain shows women how to navigate menopause successfully and come out the other side with an even better brain.

Menopause and perimenopause are still a black box to most doctors, leaving patients exasperated as they grapple with symptoms ranging from hot flashes to insomnia to brain fog. As a leading neuroscientist and women’s brain health specialist, Dr. Mosconi unravels these mysteries by revealing how menopause doesn’t just impact the ovaries—it’s a hormonal show in which the brain takes center stage.

The decline of the hormone estrogen during menopause influences everything from body temperature to mood to memory, potentially paving the way for cognitive decline later in life. To conquer these challenges successfully, Dr. Mosconi brings us the latest approaches—explaining the role of cutting-edge hormone replacement therapies like “designer estrogens,” hormonal contraception, and key lifestyle changes encompassing diet, exercise, self-care, and self-talk.

Best of all, Dr. Mosconi dispels the myth that menopause signifies an end, demonstrating that it’s actually a transition. Contrary to popular belief, if we know how to take care of ourselves during menopause, we can emerge with a renewed, enhanced brain—ushering in a meaningful and vibrant new chapter of life.

*Includes a downloadable PDF of tables and graphs from the book

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Lisa Mosconi (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“In The Menopause Brain, you have the most current science and the best practical guidance available, and it comes from a researcher who is not only an innovative and visionary thinker, but someone I now consider a friend for life.”—Maria Shriver, from the foreword

“In a society that often downplays the significance of menopause and its impact on women's lives, Dr. Mosconi's book serves as a rallying cry for embracing this transformative period with knowledge and empowerment. Her insights remind me of the importance of fostering a sense of community and support among women, a sentiment I hold dear in my own work.”—Mary Claire Haver, MD, bestselling author of The Galveston Diet

“Every woman should know that menopause is more than just mood and hot flashes; it can profoundly impact brain health and function. Dr. Lisa Mosconi stands as a foremost expert on the menopause brain. This outstanding new book is a must-read, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.”—Naomi Watts

Must read for all ages

What an amazing comprehensive study into women’s health. I hope all types and ages of women read this book along with their health and mental care providers.

Great book!

This book is an excellent read, very informative. It should be required reading for all females starting from the teen years. This should also be required readings for every med student, especially males! The female brain has not been researched extensively as pointed out by Lisa. Her research is ground breaking and I hope and pray she continues her research to help more women and get the attention of the medical community!

A must read for anyone with a uterus!

This book is incredible! From start to finish. I learned so much, but most importantly, I felt so seen. Anyone who can experience menopause or cares about someone who will should absolutely read this.

A must read to all women

The book is very well written. There is a lot of knowledge that we women should have about ourselves. Thank you Lisa for this excellent evidence based knowledge!

key takeaway

science and ethics based information that is humanized and women are humanized and the recognition of our health needs and the historically ignorance of it most importantly, the brain is transforming so it works better later and women need not automatically think this is the end of our mental capacity....quite the opposite. It's defragging.

This is a game changer!

I loved every minute of this book, it transformed my point of view and will have a long lasting effect on my life, I’m sure I’ll go back to it again and again.
Thank you for writing this!!

Should Be Required Reading

I wish I had this knowledge as a teenager or at least postpartum, but I’ll take it now too. So informative.

Finally

Very clearly and thoughtfully presented but So much information I think I would have preferred to have the book - to flip back

The better half of life!

Loved the many options she provides and the encouragement to have a positive outlook on this “perineal” stage life!

Amazing info! A must read!

The author is very thorough and presents us with tons of information I know I have never been given as a woman about my body. I have been recommending this book to every woman I know.