This book is the first book that I feel should be given to every person born female. It could be a 35th birthday gift that every female individual receives. Happy birthday! Don't be scared, but this is what's in store for you. Heather Hirsch does a fabulous job of explaining every element of perimenopause in an easy to understand way that doesn't leave the reader feeling scared or confused. This is the first book that left me feeling hopeful. Heather Hirsch shows the reader that there is hope and happiness in the future. This book is made up of true stories of her patients, research, and easy to digest facts. I appreciate the book and predict that I'll reread this book in the future. Finally, I would like to thank NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for providing this ARC for my honest review.

Fantastic! It was practical and encouraging. The book was easy to read but full of useful information.

This book was incredibly helpful and informative. Perimenopause and menopause are still not widely discussed in society, often reduced to a joke about the end of your life as a contributing human. Many women suffer without realizing that perimenopause could be the underlying cause of their symptoms.

The book provides valuable insights into how perimenopause can affect you and offers various treatments and strategies to manage and alleviate troubling symptoms. Most importantly, it offers a sense of connection and reassurance, letting you know that you are not alone and that there is someone who understands and cares.

A great breakdown of what to expect during perimenopause. Dr. Hirsch explores all the symptoms and solutions in a clear, concise manner. Highly recommend this book.

If you are going through this stage, you will need this book! Oh, so helpful! I loved how Dr. Hirsch categorized symptoms into categories, explained the why behind these symptoms and then the treatment options for those specific symptoms. As a mental health provider working with this clientele, I learned so much and will absolutely be suggesting this to them on this topic. Thanks so much for the help Dr. Hirsch!

Thank you for to Netgalley and to Balance for the ARC!


Kara

This was a GREAT book—incredibly clear, and the author organized the information in such an intuitive way with collections of symptoms, names, and then a bunch of one-offs. I truly learned more from this book than I have in many doctor's appointments and I feel much more empowered to take on the journey of perimenopause and be an advocate for myself. I am very impressed!!

I gave this book 5 stars. It has helpful information and tips. I felt more prepared to deal with perimenopause after reading this. I recommend for any female in my age group!

Such a wonderful reference for women who are entering that age of life where they're not sure what's going on but they know that something is happening and their bodies are changing.

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.