Resources & Recommendations
Below are a list of resources based on the latest, evidenced-based Menopause research, including books and products I recommend with affiliate links
Podcasts
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The Imperfects: Dr Louise Newson episode- Maybe its Menopause (Menopause Specialist)
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Diary of a CEO: Dr Mary Claire Haver episode (Gynaecologist and Menopause Expert)
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Diary of a CEO: Dr Vonda Wright (Orthopaedic Surgeon and Healthy Ageing Expert)
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Diary of a CEO: Louisa Nicola 'Cognitive Decline Expert'
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You Are Not Broken: Dr Kelly Casperson (Urologist and Sexual Health Expert)
Books
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The Definitive Guide to Perimenopause and Menopause: Dr Louise Newson
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Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women's Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer : Avrum Bluming, MD and Carol Tavris, PhD
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The New Menopause: Mary Claire Haver, MD
Recommended products
SUPPLEMENTS - The biggest game changers for Menopause: (Note: You may not need all of these- these are just supplements to consider. These are the ones that I take, but you can use any brands you prefer)
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Creatine Monohydrate (Creapure® or Creavitalis®) Recommended dose: 3-5g/day (for muscle building, muscle recovery, energy and brain metabolism)
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Protein Powder (Whey protein isolate/ plant based protein) Recommended dose: 25g/day (for muscle support and weight management)
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Collagen Recommended dose: 10g/day (aids collective tissue hair, skin, joint health)
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Vitamin D3 and K2 Recommended dose: 2000-4000iu per day (for bone health and immunity)
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Magnesium Glycinate: Recommended dose: 500mg nightly (promotes better sleep, supports muscle, nerve and bone health)
Menopause Mojo
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Olive and Bee (Olive oil and beeswax only)
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Überlube (Silicone based with Vitamin E)
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YES WB (Water based, organic)
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YES OB (Plant-oil based, organic)
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Sutil Rich Body Glide (Thicker, water based)
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You Are Not Broken: Stop "Should-ing" All Over Your Sex Life: Kelly Casperson, MD (Book)
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Come as you Are: Emily Nagoski, PhD
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OMGYES: Website designed to increase intimacy and sexual techniques
HRT Videos
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Answering your HRT questions - My Menopause Centre
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Explaining Menopause, HRT and Alternatives - Dr Louise Newson
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How to apply Androfeme - Newson Health
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How to apply Estrogel - Newson Health
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How to apply HRT patches - Newson Health
HRT after Breast Cancer
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Hormones after Breast Cancer - Dr Kelly Casperson & Dr Corinne Menn
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Been through Breast Cancer booklet - Newson Health
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Breast Cancer and HRT - Newson Health
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Breast Cancer treatment and HRT interview - Dr Louise Newson
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'Tis but a scratch: a critical review of the Women's Health Initiative evidence associating menopausal hormone therapy with the risk of breast cancer - Dr Avrum Bluming
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Hormone replacement Therapy after Breast Cancer: It is Time - Dr Avrum Bluming
Brain Health and Menopause
Bone Health & Osteoporosis
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Boning up on Bone Health - Dr Lauren Streicher and Dr Kristi Tough DeSapri
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Does HRT really keep my bones strong? - Newson Health
Clinical Resources
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Essentials Menopause Course: Healthy Hormones
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Denial of Hormones is more than women should bear - Dr Ceri Cashell
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Menopause and MHT in 2024 : International Menopause Society White Paper