Fearless Menopause: A Body-Positive Guide to Navigating Midlife Changes

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"Menopause can be a difficult and confusing time--but it doesn't have to be. Fearless Menopause provides culling advice to help women take charge of their own journey through menopause. It's a comprehensive resource for midlife women and belongs on every woman's bedside table!" --Karen Giblin, founder of Red Hot Mamas North America, Inc., www.redhotmamas.org

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"My colleague Barb has written a terrific and comprehensive book that I will be delighted to recommend to my patients. As she points out, 'We're all in this together, ' and we both encourage women to keep healthy and happy, to transition to a super post menopausal state. Follow her advice and you will!" --Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, Clinical Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale Medical School, madameovary.com

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"Dr. Barb DePree is a leader among health care professionals in the field of menopause. Her compassionate book is an excellent resource for women in the menopause years. Fearless Menopause is informative, factual, and an easy read. It is destined to become a timeless treasure." --Michael Krychman, MD, Executive Director of the Southern California Center for Sexual Medicine

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"With so many inaccurate colloquialisms that minimize, mischaracterize, or misconstrue the truths about menopause, it is wonderful to have a clearly written and concise guide informing us about this journey. Dr. Barbara DePree clearly and thoughtfully explains the elements of menopause in a way that is easy to grasp and comfortable to digest. Early in the book [she] writes that her goal is to help us 'understand and navigate' the journey that is menopause. Undeniably, this book helps us do that. As a fellow physician providing care for patients experiencing menopause I look forward to offering this outstanding resource to my patients." --Lisa Larkin, MD, Founder and CEO of Ms.Medicine

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"Dr. Barb DePree's book, Fearless Menopause, is written by a gynecologist who has focused her career on the care of midlife women. She combines up-to-date evidence-based information with a highly approachable writing style. Bottom line--readers will find Fearless Menopause both useful and engaging. Highly recommended." --Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD, FACOG, NCMP, University of Florida Term Professor and Associate Chairman

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"As a conversation starter for women 35+, Dr. Barbara DePree's Fearless Menopause navigates the best options for women approaching perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. But it is so much more. This overview of the science is a must read for any woman who wants to take responsibility for her own health, who has questions and needs answers." --Beth Battaglino, RN-C, CEO, HealthyWomen

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"The change" explained--an empowering, body-positive approach to menopause

If you're one of the 25 million women who are going through menopause each year, you're not alone. Fearless Menopause can help guide you through the physical and emotional changes that are a natural part of womanhood in a supportive way.

From navigating the four main menopausal stages to explaining the hormonal changes that can affect your mind and body, this essential menopause guide delivers straight talk and practical strategies you can use to manage your health and happiness during this transitional time. Never fear--Fearless Menopause is here to explain what to expect during your "new normal" with kindness, empathy, and compassion.

With Fearless Menopause you'll find:

• Inclusive focus--This concise self-care guide is welcoming to all women, no matter your age, background, or body type.
• Just the facts--Discover how to feel better fast with sourced medical information on menopause and perimenopause symptoms, and proposed treatments like hormone therapy from medical experts.
• Modern touch--An empowering design reinforces this book's body-positive approach to menopause.

Get the knowledge you need to feel your best as you go through menopause with this compassionate guide.

Contributor Bio:DePree, Barbara

BARB DEPREE, MD, has been a gynecologist and women's health provider for 30 years and a menopause care specialist for the past decade. She was named the 2013 Certified Menopause Practitioner of the Year by the North American Menopause Society for "exceptional contributions" to menopause care. She lives in West Michigan with her husband and near her three daughters and their families. Find out more at MiddlesexMD.com.