AMA with Kate Muir about her book: Everything you need to know about the Menopause - Thursday 12pm

[JuliaMumsnet]

Hello,

We’re delighted to announce that Kate Muir, author of Everything you need to know about the menopause (but were too afraid to ask) is joining us for an Ask Me Anything on Thursday from 12 to 1pm. Kate is also a film-maker and you may remember her name from Channel 4’s Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopause last year.

Kate will be joining us - live from MNHQ! - on Thursday 3rd February to answer all your questions on the menopause

Here’s a long blurb of Kate’s book: Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (and were too afraid to ask) is the thinking woman’s guide to the menopause, bringing you answers to all those questions that have been hidden behind a veneer of misplaced shame, bad science and centuries of patriarchy.

· What’s the perimenopause and when will it strike? (It’s sooner than you think)
· What’s happening to my body – and my mind?
· Why can’t I stop thinking about sex in perimenopause?
· How do I get my sex drive back after menopause?
· How do I look after my body and brain when my hormones disappear?

Muir draws on interviews with the leading medical experts in the field, interlaced with her own tumultuous journey through the menopause and the personal stories of women from all walks of life, sharing their varied experiences and hard-earned wisdom.

Muir also questions why the current medical establishment is getting the menopause so wrong, and why it’s essential that we understand the biology of our own bodies during this critical period that will define the latter half of our lives.

Join us on Thursday at 12pm - or post your question here in advance.

Thanks

MNHQ

Thank you for the info - I'd be interested in the book - think I must be in the run up - keep having months with no period and then it kicks in again! No idea where to start. But i am suffering low libido, sleep issues. But don't ever really go to the gp so not sure how to raise it as don't feel bad enough?

I’d love a copy of the book please. Found the discussion a bit late to get my question answered, sounds like there is rather a lot I don’t know!

Yes please, I'd like one - thanks for arranging this

Thanks so much! So much information in these answers - I’m learning so much

Thank for all the info. Would love a copy of the book please.

Yes please to the book!

Oh no
I think I’m number 6
But is posted a few questions if makes any difference? 🤞

I couldn't join the discussion but would love a copy of the book if names are going into a hat?

Ah shame my question on early menopause didn’t get answered! Never mind.

I would love a copy of the book too, please!

Throwing my name in for the book too - great AMA - really useful thanks

Can I add my name to that hat too? Also can we do this once a week - I've got so much to learn still!

Brilliant AMA thank you!

I didn't find it in time to ask a question but I would love a copy of the book.

I have already checked the local library service and they don't have it 😢

A really interesting discussion, thank you. I’d love a copy of the book. Fingers crossed!

Thanks everyone we've used a random draw picker from t'internet and come up with five lucky winners:
KitchenDancefloor
babygirl2
Madame Heisenberg
FanSpamTastic
Walkacrossthesand

Please would you mail [email protected] with you postal address and we'll get a copy over to you asap.

Oooh fabulous, thanks a lot!

I'd love a book please.

I haven't had a period in 4 months, but I feel that it's there, still cramping but nothing coming. Is this normal? How do I get it to come. I'm worried that when it does release its going to be a heavy one.

Thank you

Damn, I missed it!

Super excited @JustineMumsnet - I've never won anything before!

Thank you

@JinglingHellsBells Thank you for clarifying that. I'm quite keen to get started now. Just got to persuade my GP!

Thank you for the AMA. Really interesting.

My pleasure, hope you found the board ok x

Thank you for this AMA. I've ordered Kate's book, and Kate if you're listening I'm also going to speak to my GP about HRT. Thank You for giving me the impetus.

Oops wrong thread!