What a fantastic book! I am 43 and, based on what others have told me about what's to come, was terrified of perimenopause. This book is a wonderful and affirming reference that I would recommend for all women, no matter what the age. Dr. Gunter is an OB-GYN with a no-nonsense, science-based approach to the issues and mythology surrounding menopause. Her mantra seems to be 'this works for some, not for others, here's what the science says' which empowers you to make best decisions for you. It has definitely given many talking points to take to my practitioner. There are chapters on hormones, supplements, and birth control as well as the symptoms and physiology of the perimenopausal period. I love that she discusses hormones as a valid form of therapy and/or birth control without the shaming and fear that accompanies some of the other texts I've read (I'm looking at you Lara Briden). I will probably end up buying a physical copy of the book as well for easy future reference. The author is the narrator and she does a great job with that as well.

Facts, science, evidence-based research and feminism. Yes please! And more! Thank you Jen Gunter for keeping us well informed. Down with the patriarchy!

This book will teach you what to be afraid of for sure. It shouldn't be scary, but I'm scared as hell after listening to this book. "Cancer." "Cancer." "Surgery." "Surgery". I wonder if I'd feel better NOT having listened this book.Read all of the one-star reviews on Amazon. You can see over and over and over that people talk about her men bashing in this book. Also, she discusses so much about how little the doctors listen to women, but then she contradicts it with so much that has been learned from listening to women.Cons:What does Black Lives Matter have to do with Menopause?!?! There are transgender references.This author sounds like she HATES MEN!!!I'm a 50+ year-old woman who has worked in many different fields since I was 14. I've never worried about the PATRIARCHAL society, such as she has. She should have named this book something else. My goodness does she refer to the PATRIARCH constantly. It's annoying. I'm worried about my body, not what "her view" of what men think.I actually had to look up her Wikipedia page, and ironically she has been divorced twice.I've never felt like I've needed to apologize for my body.