MenoWars
Why menopause’s moment has gone horribly wrong, and how you can navigate your way through it

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Honest, informed, and refreshingly direct, Menowars is the wake-up call we've needed. It shows just how much misunderstanding still surrounds menopause, and how vital it is that we keep pushing for better. Dr Naomi Potter, GP and co-author of 'Menopausing' with Davina McCall

Menowars is a much-needed, no-nonsense takedown of the confusion surrounding menopause - finally giving women the science, clarity, and validation we deserve. Dr Mary Claire Haver

Fiona Clark has written what must become the go-to book about menopause. From medical misogyny to Tik Tok misinformation, from health scares about HRT to dementia risks, she looks at the facts, provides the evidence or tells you when it isn't there. She quite simply cuts through the noise and tells you, 'it is your menopause, your health, your future, your choices'. Victoria McDonald, Channel 4 Health Correspondent

Fiona Clark has achieved the impossible; an engaging and interesting book on menopause that breaks down the myths in a relatable, conversational style, while incorporating the best scientific data. In an environment that is saturated with influencers and advice, Fiona Clark's career as an investigative journalist shines through - she writes with credibility and authority; no stone is left unturned. Suzanne Smith, Australian award-winning investigative journalist and author of 'The Altar Boys'

There is so much going on that is right at this moment - a modern menopause movement is mobilizing around much-needed reforms. Clark brings a critical journalistic lens and unpacks the policies needed to get us back on track. As a US-based advocate, I watch the global menopause landscape carefully; Clark's keen assessments are essential collateral. Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, attorney, author and menstrual health advocate, New York

This book is needed! It's written in a hilarious and digestible tone, heavily researched and separating fact from fiction. It's a bold, witty, inclusive and honest piece that everyone must read - after all, everyone will be affected by menopause either directly or indirectly. Dr Aziza Sesay, GP educator, Honorary Senior Clinical lecturer, host, speaker and health content creator

Nothing like a smart, savvy Australian to tell it like it is - Fiona delivers an evidence-based, myth-busting, badass take on menopause that finally answers the big question, 'How the hell did we get to this point?' Amanda Thebe, fitness expert, speaker and author of 'Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too'

This brilliant book provides a fascinating overview of how we have reached the current state of confusion over menopause management, where medical misinformation and over commercialisation are rife, leaving women unsure of who and what to believe. Fiona tackles the issues with wit and science, giving us her personal experiences as well as evidence-based advice from trusted medical experts. Dr Juliet Balfour, GP and BMS-accredited menopause specialist

At times horrifying (leeches on vulvas?), MenoWars is exhaustively researched, engagingly written, and most of all, empowering. Fiona Clark makes sense of conflicting evidence and expert opinions, and brings to light the political, marketing and vested interests that influence women's health in ways most of us never realise. Lynnette Hoffman, Managing Editor, 'Health Australia'

The menopause landscape has become commercialised, commodified, competitive and combative. This brilliant, timely book will help you to understand why that has happened, and how to successfully navigate that landscape. Diane Danzebrink, menopause advocate and author of ‘Making Menopause Matter’