The Menopause Brain: The new science for women to navigate midlife and optimise brain health for later years

Menopause and perimenopause are still a black box to most doctors, leaving patients exasperated as they grapple with symptoms ranging from hot flushes to insomnia and brain fog. As a leading neuroscientist and women's brain health specialist, Dr Lisa Mosconi unravels the mystery, revealing that menopause doesn't just impact the ovaries, but is actually a hormonal show in which the brain takes centre stage. The decline of the hormone oestrogen during menopause influences everything from body temperature to mood and memory, potentially paving the way for cognitive decline later in life. To manage these successfully, Mosconi brings us the latest approaches: cutting-edge hormone replacement therapies like 'designer oestrogens', as well as the lifestyle changes that really work for diet, exercise, self-care, and self-talk. Best of all, Mosconi dispels the myth that menopause signifies an end, demonstrating that it's actually a transition. Contrary to popular belief, if we know how to take care of ourselves during menopause, we can emerge with renewed, enhanced brainpower-ushering in a meaningful and vibrant new chapter of life. 'Dr Lisa Mosconi is my go-to for insightful guidance on the brain during menopause' -Naomi Watts 'This book is for all the times women have felt crazy, and been called crazy. We now have proof, our brains were changing, and the good news is...often for the better.' -Alison Daddo, author of Queen Menopause 'For anyone whose brain is not playing nicely during their peri- and menopause journey.' -Dr Ginni Mansberg, author of The M Word