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The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause
Dr Louise Newson
Dr Louise Newson is one of the most recognised voices in UK menopause medicine. This is her comprehensive guide to what perimenopause and menopause actually involve, written for women rather than clinicians. A solid starting point if you want something grounded in current medical thinking.
The Galveston Diet
Dr Mary Claire Haver
Dr Mary Claire Haver is a US-based OB-GYN who developed this anti-inflammatory eating approach specifically for women in midlife. It has a strong following and the evidence base is growing. Worth looking at if you want something structured and specifically designed for the hormonal changes happening at this life stage.
Food for Menopause
Dr Linia Patel
Dr Linia Patel is a registered dietitian who specialises in women's health and hormones. This book looks at how what you eat can support your body through the menopause transition, with practical guidance rather than just theory. Worth a look if food feels like a natural place to start.
Eating Well for Menopause
Dr Laura Wyness
Dr Laura Wyness is a registered nutritionist with a focus on menopause and healthy ageing. This book covers the nutrition changes that tend to matter most during this life stage, from bone health to heart health to energy. Practical and evidence-led.
The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition
Jackie Lynch
Jackie Lynch is a nutritional therapist who takes a practical, integrative approach to menopause. This book looks at how food, supplements, and lifestyle work together, rather than treating nutrition in isolation. A useful companion if you want something a bit more holistic than the purely clinical books.
Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause
Dr Louise Newson
Another book from Dr Louise Newson, this one aimed specifically at women who are approaching or just entering this life stage. Covers what to expect, what to look for, and how to start thinking about your options before symptoms become overwhelming. A useful read if you want to feel more prepared rather than caught off guard.
The Personalized Nutrition Guide to Menopause
Dr Sarah Myhill
Dr Sarah Myhill takes an individualised approach to nutrition and menopause, looking at how different women have different needs depending on their health history and constitution. Less mainstream than some of the other books in this section, and worth knowing about if a one-size-fits-all approach has not worked for you.
The Simple Guide to Seed Cycling
Sadie Cook
A practical guide to seed cycling as a practice for hormonal support across the menstrual cycle and into perimenopause. The evidence behind seed cycling is limited and this book is honest about that. More of a starting point for exploring the practice than a definitive clinical guide.
A Natural Approach to Menopause
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine looks at plant-based and dietary approaches to managing menopause symptoms. It covers what the research shows about food as a tool for hormonal health, particularly around phytoestrogens and plant-forward eating. A useful read if nutrition feels like a natural starting point for you.
Seed cycling resources and critiques
Dr Jolene Brighten
Dr Jolene Brighten covers seed cycling as a practice, what women do with it, and what the research actually says. The evidence is mixed and she does not pretend otherwise, which makes this a useful read rather than just another wellness claim. Good for forming your own view.
Dr Louise Newson
Dr Louise Newson
The main hub for Dr Newson's work on perimenopause and menopause. She has been vocal about the under-treatment of women during this life stage and the site covers articles, podcasts, and information on both medical and natural approaches. A useful bookmark to come back to.
Raquel Britzke
Raquel Britzke
Raquel Britzke is a registered nutritionist based in London working with women going through perimenopause and menopause. Her site covers how nutrition can support hormonal health, energy, and body composition during this transition. Practical and focused on this specific life stage.
Rohini Bajekal
Rohini Bajekal
Rohini Bajekal is a nutrition and lifestyle medicine practitioner with a strong focus on plant-based approaches to hormonal health. Her work sits within the Menopause Care team and is rooted in evidence rather than trends. Worth exploring if a food-as-medicine angle resonates with you.
Nutritionist Resource menopause experts
Nutrition Professionals
A directory of registered nutritionists across the UK, searchable by specialism including menopause. Useful if you want to find a qualified practitioner to work with rather than just reading about nutrition in general.
Evening primrose oil guidance
Dr Louise Newson
Dr Newson's overview of evening primrose oil and GLA-rich oils as they relate to menopause symptoms. She covers what the research shows, what it does not, and how women tend to use these oils in practice. Balanced and honest about where the evidence sits.
Evening primrose oil RCT article
PubMed Central (PMC)
A randomised controlled trial looking at evening primrose oil and its effects on menopause symptoms. RCT means it is one of the more rigorous study designs, so the findings carry more weight than anecdotal reports. The evidence is mixed overall but this paper adds useful detail to that picture.
Essential oils for menopause
Healthline
Healthline's overview of essential oils that come up in conversation around menopause symptom management. The evidence for essential oils is limited and this article is fairly honest about that. Worth a look if you are curious about this area and want a grounded starting point rather than a sales pitch.
Medical News Today essential oils overview
Medical News Today
Medical News Today covers the landscape of essential oils used for menopause, from lavender to clary sage. Similar to the Healthline piece, it sits in mixed-evidence territory. Useful for getting a broad picture of what women are using and what the research does and does not support.
Borage and evening primrose article
Health & Wellness Products
Physalis Health covers borage oil and evening primrose oil as options for women's hormonal health. This comes from a health products company so read it with that context in mind. Useful for understanding what these oils are and how they are used, alongside the more clinical sources in this category.
Laura Clark (The Menopause Dietitian)
Laura Clark
Laura Clark is a registered dietitian who specialises in menopause and midlife nutrition. Her work is grounded in evidence and she is clear about what dietary changes actually have research behind them versus what is trending on wellness social media. A useful follow if you want straightforward nutrition information without the noise.
Dr. Amanda Tracy ND (Canada)
Dr Amanda Tracy ND
Dr. Amanda Tracy is a naturopathic doctor based in Canada working with women on hormonal health and menopause. Naturopathic medicine sits in the broader natural alternatives space and her approach combines nutrition, lifestyle, and evidence-informed supplementation. Worth exploring if you want a practitioner who bridges the conventional and natural worlds.
Dr. Jolene Brighten
Dr. Jolene Brighten
Dr. Jolene Brighten is a functional medicine practitioner and author who focuses on hormonal health for women. She covers perimenopause alongside a broader picture of women's hormonal cycles. Her content tends to be accessible and research-informed, sitting in the mixed-evidence territory of functional medicine.
London Clinic of Nutrition
A London-based functional nutrition clinic offering menopause-specific nutritional support. Their approach looks at food, lifestyle, and supplementation as a whole rather than treating symptoms in isolation. Worth knowing about if you are in London and want in-person nutritional support.
Top Doctors (Dietitians for Menopause)
A searchable directory of registered dietitians across the UK with a menopause specialisation. Useful if you want to find a qualified practitioner rather than trying to navigate nutrition advice on your own.
The Truth About Menopause Supplements (ZOE)
Zoe
ZOE is a nutrition science company and this episode covers what the research actually says about supplements during menopause, which ones have evidence and which ones are more wishful thinking. Useful for cutting through the supplement noise.