The New Perimenopause: An Evidence-Based Guide to Surviving the Zone of Chaos and Feeling Like Yourself Again

Mary Claire Haver
66 pages2-hour read
Nonfiction
Book
Adult
Published in 2026

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Mary Claire Haver

The New Perimenopause

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2026
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Theme
Gender Identity

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Mental Health

•

Aging
First Publication Year

2026

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The New Perimenopause by Mary Claire Haver offers guidance for individuals experiencing perimenopause. It addresses hormonal changes, symptom management, and lifestyle adjustments to improve well-being. The book emphasizes evidence-based strategies and personal empowerment to navigate this transitional phase effectively.

Informative

Inspirational

Hopeful

Key Figures

A board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and author, Dr. Haver is the primary voice advocating for a systemic understanding of perimenopause, linking it to broader health outcomes and promoting evidence-based menopause treatments.

An orthopedic sports surgeon and researcher who coined the term "musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause," connecting hormonal changes to joint and muscle health, and promoting resistance training for women in midlife.

A neuroscientist specializing in menopause's neurological impacts, providing evidence of how estrogen influences brain health and emphasizing early prevention strategies to maintain cognitive function.

A reproductive endocrinologist who provides guidance on fertility considerations during perimenopause, advising on treatments like IVF and highlighting the overlap with postpartum health for late-reproductive planners.

A urologist specializing in sexual medicine, who educates on women's sexual health during menopause and advocates for comprehensive care that includes libido and GSM management.

A menopause practitioner and medical director who models integrated care for midlife women, offering clinic-ready strategies for addressing sexual health and menopause-related concerns.

A sex educator and researcher whose work on desire and sexual well-being informs discussions on midlife libido, emphasizing understanding female desire through neuroscience and psychology.

Co-authors of Estrogen Matters, who challenge narratives around MHT, advocating for a balanced view of estrogen therapy's risks and benefits in menopause care.

A urologist and author who advocates for open conversations about women's sexual health, emphasizing anatomy-based education and dismantling shame associated with sexual dysfunction.

A sleep medicine specialist who provides expertise on managing sleep disturbances during perimenopause, highlighting the importance of hormone-aware strategies for improving sleep health.

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Theme
Gender Identity

•

Mental Health

•

Aging
First Publication Year

2026

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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