Talking about menopause is no longer taboo. Also write about it. And of course, read about this stage. If, until not long ago, books on menopause were limited to addressing the symptoms or giving a more medical view of this vital moment, the most recent titles are committed to giving women tools to go through this moment as prepared and as possible. informed as possible. Not in vain misinformation, taboos and mythss continue to be the order of the day.
To give an example, according to the Spanish Association for the Study of Menopause, a 83% of women do not receive any type of treatment to relieve the discomfort caused by hormonal changes. Most do it for lack of knowledge or shame. Another fact. Six out of 10 Spaniards between 45 and 65 years old are unaware of the impact of menopause on cholesterol levels, according to the Menocol study. Despite everything, these figures are reversing. Initiatives such as the recent ASISA WeLife Menopause meeting, which brought together more than 300 attendees, make it clear that women want to know more about this stage. And, above all, live better whether you are 40 or 65 years old.
To celebrate the Madrid Book Fair (which will run until June 16), below we recommend a series of titles that we like for several reasons. On the one hand, they are a perfect source of information – clear, useful and informative – for understand what happens to the female body when the hormonal fluctuations arrive. On the other hand, they contain invaluable advice to put into practice before, during and after menopause. From sex to food, including exercise and rest, these books They promise to be a best seller among those who are approaching, or are already immersed, in this stage.
Understanding hormonal dances
According to Dr. Miriam Al Adib Mendiri, hormones are “tiny messengers that choreograph the dance of well-being, emotions and health.” The state of your skin, hair, mood, memory, sleep depends on their balance… Therefore, reconciling with them, also at a time when the levels of female sex hormones are at rock bottom, is essential. for physical and emotional well-being. In this book, the gynecologist, one of the most valued in Spain, according to the Doctoralia Awards, and one of the best known on social networks, talks about menopause. But also premenstrual syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome or dysmenorrhea (painful periods). In addition, the doctor advocates going beyond pharmacological solutions with practical strategies to manage hormonal imbalances.
A health-focused guide
This is a complete manual for the woman understands her body, especially after 40. In its pages, Dr. Matilde Gómez, with more than 30 years of experience, addresses the symptoms and possible treatments. But she also topics as diverse as the experience of this time at work; gynecological aesthetics for people over 50, bone pain, contraceptives or menopause in trans people. In the author’s words, a guide “to learn to face this stage successfully and become the owner of your body.”
Sexual desire without taboos or myths
Various studies indicate that sexuality is one of the aspects that are most affected during menopause. In fact, it is estimated that it represents a problem for up to 60% of women who stop having their period. Vaginal dryness, dyspaurenia, less intense orgasms due to weakness of the pelvic floor, lack of libido… There are many ghosts that surround this stage. However, Laura Cámara offers in this book a very complete and open vision of female sexual desire. In its pages, the author, who is a nurse in gynecology and obstetrics and an expert in sexuality, addresses how desire is constructed and the ways in which it appears and is expressed in the different stages of our lives. “It not only aims to guide you in improving your desire, but also to help you and make you feel that you are not alone,” says Cámara, better known as Ginesex on the networks. Essential to reconcile yourself with your own desire.
Self-care, key to good hormonal health
Preparation for menopause begins years before. In fact, experts insist that perimenopause can come up to 8 or 10 years earlier of the cessation of menstruation. The sooner physical and nutritional care begins, therefore, the better the woman will be during this vital period. With cooking and cosmetic recipes, and practical tips to take care of the microbiota or avoid endocrine disruptors, Marta León (@foodgreenmood), a chemical engineer who specialized in female hormonal health, advocates for understanding the self care diary as the best strategy to maintain health.
Recipes to combat the symptoms of menopause
Dr. Anna Cabeca is one of the best-known menopause communicators in the United States. In this volume collects more than 100 recipes to alleviate the symptoms of menopause from the plate, in a tasty, healthy way and without going hungry. The proposals are collected in five plans: the extreme vegetable puts inflammatory foods on hold; the detox, which leaves aside animal protein; another to forget about sugar and carbohydrates; one with a purifying effect and punctual use and, finally, a perfect plan to feast without regrets.
A classic among books on menopause
Is it an exaggeration to deal with menopause? If estrogens are so important, why do they abandon us in the middle of life? Is menopause just hot flashes? Are mood swings normal? Does menopause make you gain weight? Does hormonal treatment cause cancer? Are all menopauses the same? Through human, interesting, fun and exciting stories, Dr. Clotilde Vázquez, considered the best endocrinologist in Spain, takes us into the complexity of the climacteric, analyzing the hormonal, psychological, social and health components. A book that has become, on its own merit, a classic for getting started in the discovery of menopause.
The extra: laughing at yourself and others
After 50, in addition to menopause, many other changes come… Health problems; caring for teenage children (and/or elderly parents); new professional challenges; sometimes, divorces or courtships and many other stories that the actress and comedian Silvia Abril, who has already turned 53, reviews with large doses of irony. «From this age you enter that inflection point in which the group gets the hang of thinking about everything they have left to do. What if you jump on a parachute, what if you get a tattoo, what if you try polyamory...», reflects the author. She, for her part, defends reviewing everything she has experienced and overcome and laughing about it. Because books about menopause can be fun too.
