"Dr Kaye is the mate who's always got your back, she knows her stuff and tells you exactly how it is" SARA COX The complete one-stop guide to the perimenopause and menopause, by Dr Philippa Kaye, with a foreword by Vanessa Feltz Menopause is the last taboo. But it does not have to mean the end of your libido, of sex, of work, or of feeling like who you used to be. With modern treatments and evidence-based knowledge, no woman need suffer or "just about" manage. You are still who you are - let's celebrate that. Let's get informed and get empowered to make our own choices about our symptoms, our treatments, our minds and our bodies. The M Word covers everything from understanding symptoms to managing relationships to which treatments really work. Discussing HRT as well as self-help and lifestyle tips, this fully updated edition of the bestselling book will be your companion through the years before, during and after the menopause. Topics covered include: Hot flushes and other physical symptoms Psychological symptoms Sex, libido and contraception HRT and other treatments Lifestyle changes Health after the menopause And much more! Written in a positive, uplifting and light-hearted style, with plenty of quotes from real women, this book shows you how to not just survive, but thrive through the menopause, letting you remain you.

Everything you need to understand your body and treat your symptoms during the perimenopause – backed up with the latest research.

As we understand more each day about what hormone changes mean for women's long-term health, there is an urgent need for an evidence-based book that helps us understand what is happening to us, so that we can make informed decisions. Should you take HRT? How common is early menopause? What causes brain fog? Can herbal supplements help?

Menopause is not just about hot flushes, and it isn't something to "sail through" or pretend it isn't happening. Featuring the latest research and backed up by informative infographics and illustrations, The Science of Menopause tells you everything you need to know about menopause is, the symptoms to watch out for, and the treatments that may be able to help.

Why do toddlers throw food on the floor again and again so that they can watch you pick it up? What's the best way to help a child learn to walk? When does a child understand the word 'no'? Babies and toddlers are fascinating and changing all the time. Each month brings with it a breakthrough in new skills and abilities. Each chapter explores the developmental areas for each age band, checklists for development and ways to stimulate these skills. There are suggested activities for each topic making this a truly practical book.

Become body literate with Breasts: An owner's guide, the first in an enlightening series of books that democratise health for a new generation of readers. Breasts is an informative, practical, and engaging introduction to understanding and caring for our most mythologised and objectified body part. This conversation-starting book focuses on breasts through lived experience, revealing essential things to know right now and what to expect tomorrow. Author Dr Philippa Kaye is both your GP and your friend, who believes everyone has a right to know their body. Dr Philippa tells it like it is, translating medical jargon into simple, witty prose, answering frequently asked patient queries, and investigating what we love, fear, and most misunderstand about our mammaries. Explore further: - A 10-step chapter structure to understanding and loving your breasts. - Explores the breast's full lifespan and applies science to the everyday. - Easy-to-follow, with simple Q&As, how-to guides, and mythbusters; plus insightful diagrams and infographics. - Newly commissioned explanatory illustrations bring fresh light to the topic. From regular self-checks and bra fitting advice, to sports, breastfeeding and what to do when things go wrong - this taboo-tackling book applies science to the everyday, with simple illustrations, checklists, FAQs, and myth busters, all supported by the latest medical research. Breasts: An owner's guide won't just help you to better understand your body, it might even change your life.