One of the categories, Book of the Year – Non-Fiction Narrative – was presented in association with The Big Issue. Lisa Milton, Executive Publisher at HQ, added: ‘Since the launch of HQ, we’ve been looking for the right menopause book for a general audience. Broken down into fourteen different chapters with personal testimonies from women at the end of each one, it’s both illuminating and shocking. I want us to keep talking, and to create a home for our menopausing community so no woman feels alone in her experience (we’ve got you).

But, there is still plenty of information in there that would apply to any person interested in learning more about the menopause. We are going to tell you the truth, so you can make an informed decision about your life and your body … mic drop. By exploring and explaining the science, debunking damaging myths, and smashing the taboos around the perimenopause and menopause, this book will equip women to make the most informed decisions about their health and their lives.

You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy , external and privacy policy , external before accepting. Really warm, funny and informative book that covers lots of topics and issues surrounding the menopause.

So many parts that I could relate to, and plenty more I now know I have to refer to in future moments of perimenopausal hell! I would have appreciated more advice for people who have had breast cancer, as for us, there is no magic pill.The book promises to explore and explain the science around the perimenopause and menopause, debunk damaging myths, and smash the taboos to bring this vital conversation firmly into the mainstream. She was the host of Big Brother for Channel 4, for 10 years, and has hosted the Brit Awards, Comic Relief and the BAFTA television awards. Indeed, the missiles actually released family tension – and at least the dog began to treat me with more respect. Menopausing will also celebrate the sharing of stories, enabling women to feel less alone and more understood, and talk openly and positively about menopause. By exploring and explaining the science, debunking damaging myths, and smashing the taboos around perimenopause and menopause, this book will equip women to make the most informed decisions about their health… and their lives.