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Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause by Jessica Shepherd

US pub date - 10/1/24

Growing up, menopause was a word I rarely heard. Maybe  once or twice until I started my own perimenopausal journey, during which I thought I was going crazy, until I pieced together symptoms with the aid of Cleveland clinic and healthline. When I brought it up to my doctor, she said “HRT” and nothing else. After reading more about it I decided that it’s not something I’m personally interested in, at this time. Her lack of further response on alternate treatments irked and I took to google and reading books.

Nearing the end (hopefully) of my not-always-easy perimenopausal journey (perimenopause during a global pandemic in the midst of an utter shitshow presidency (old orange) has been decidedly very un-fun) - I was grateful to receive an early copy and I found Generation M to be a realistic and extremely helpful resource; I personally really and truly appreciated the time spent discussing non-HRT methods of dealing with symptoms (I will attest to the meditation and mindfulness) - I found a few I currently do and learned about a few new techniques that I’m interested in learning more about. 

An excellent choice for the perimenopausal, or encroaching on it, who would prefer a more holistic approach. 

I felt seen and grateful while I read Generation M - this is a title I’d gift to another person facing perimenopause. 

Thank you to Union Square & Co and NetGalley for the DRC