I am so appreciative to both the author for writing this incredibly helpful book and the publisher for sharing it on NetGalley. I am 44 and eyeball-deep in the perimenopause experience, so this book has been such a phenomenal guide for me. Nobody really talks about this stuff, and you wonder constantly if all the "weird" things happening to you are happening to everyone else. Hint: They are, but people are too embarrassed to ask or even mention these things. In a lot of ways, this survival guide is like talking to a trusted friend and having them give you the honest answers of their experience. I definitely feel less alone and will be recommending it to everyone my age. We will be adding to the collection and I am also going to buy myself a physical copy to refer back to often as this progresses.

As the eldest millennial I have started seeing and feeling symptoms that my friends and I have diagnosed as perimenopause. I was scared and relived to get this arc from NetGalley so I can learn more and I sure got a lot of information. Dr. Heather Hirsch has laid out a guide that is extremely helpful and informative. I have found so many more symptoms that I didn’t know were related to this and writing the questions down for my own doctor and writing down data that will help see where I can go from here is so valuable.
When this comes out I will be purchasing to read and highlight and pass out to my friends going through the same thing. Thank you NetGalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

I've been reading a lot about perimenopause...as have so many women around my age! This book did a great job of sectioning things together, making connections, and providing the facts. I also liked the resources sections. Knowing how to better talk about symptoms, and even providing a sample script to begin a conversation with a health care provider goes a long way!

Finally, a book that names the chaos and confusion of perimenopause for what it is—and then actually helps. Dr. Heather Hirsch, a leading voice in midlife women’s health and founder of the Menopause and Midlife Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, brings both expertise and empathy to every page. She explains the why behind brain fog, night sweats, mood swings, and all the symptoms that often get brushed off or misdiagnosed.

This isn’t fear-mongering or wellness fluff. It’s a straightforward, empowering guide to understanding hormones, getting the care you need, and finding real solutions that work for your body. Hirsch includes practical advice on working with doctors, evaluating treatment options, and protecting your long-term health—not just getting through the day.

Whether you're in your late 30s and wondering if something's shifting, or in your late 40s and deep in the fog, this is the book to read. It's clear, honest, and actually useful.

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This book was pretty good, I would definitely recommend

~This was given by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review………..

As someone who is going through perimenopause, I found this book to be so helpful.
It's very informative and breaks things down into different sections. It also gives ideas in each section of how to help make you feel better.
Some you need to speak with your doctor, but it really goes into such detail that it really helped me understand what is happening in my body.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.

Just finished The Perimenopause Survival Guide by Dr. Heather Hirsch, and wow! This book is exactly what I didn’t know I needed.

I’m only in my 30s, but I’ve been feeling this pull to better understand and prepare my body for the next chapter. Let’s be honest: perimenopause is one of those things that barely gets talked about, but affects so many of us, and often earlier than we expect. The whole transition can feel mysterious, scary, and overwhelming, especially when real guidance is hard to find. That’s why this book felt like a godsend.

Dr. Hirsch does such a phenomenal job of breaking everything down in a clear, relatable, and science backed way. She’s not just an expert (though she is; she is the founder of the Menopause Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and featured on Oprah’s series), but she writes like a friend who gets it.

From explaining why our bodies start to feel different, to helping us figure out what treatment options are actually safe and effective, to empowering us to advocate for ourselves at the doctor’s office, this guide truly covers it all. I especially appreciated how she talks about managing symptoms now to support our long term health. That perspective shift was huge for me.

If you’re like me and want to approach perimenopause proactively instead of reactively, this book is essential. Whether you’re just starting to notice subtle shifts or want to feel more prepared for when the time comes, this guide offers clarity, calm, and confidence. 10/10 recommend for every woman in her 30s and beyond!

Thank you to NetGalley, Heather Hirsch, and Balance for the eARC of this book.