“Amy Alkon’s GOING MENOPOSTAL is a masterpiece
of scientific inquiry and clarity, cutting through decades of misinformation and fear around menopause.”

       “In GOING MENOPOSTAL, Amy Alkon exposes the truth about the medical neglect and mistreatment of women in perimenopause and menopause.

       But more than that, she gives you the language and strategies to advocate for yourself with your doctors without antagonizing them, making them partners in your healthcare so you get the evidence-based care you deserve.”​

​        —CATHERINE SALMON, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, University of Redlands

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       “Amy Alkon’s GOING MENOPOSTAL is a masterpiece of scientific inquiry and clarity, cutting through decades of misinformation and fear around menopause.

       With her keen scientific mind and her ability to examine clinical and epidemiological evidence honestly, critically, and objectively, she has created a work of great importance for women struggling with menopause and perimenopause.

       Alkon empowers women to understand the research and advocate effectively for evidence-based care, addressing the medical neglect women have endured for far too long.” ​

      —DR. KEVIN B. KNOPF, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of 

      California San Francisco School of Medicine

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​​       “Amy Alkon’s GOING MENOPOSTAL is a groundbreaking book that exposes the inequities in medical research and care, particularly for women from underrepresented communities. As a family doctor on Chicago’s South Side, I see how these gaps in care amplify challenges for African American women.

       Alkon courageously addresses how the existing research is centered on white, middle-class women, leaving the unique needs of women from diverse backgrounds inadequately explored and understood.

       This book empowers readers with knowledge, challenges systemic inequities, and gives voice to women who have long been overlooked, fostering a more inclusive approach to women's health.”​

      —DR. TONY HAMPTON, Family and Obesity Medicine Specialist at Advocate Health, 

      author of Fix Your Diet, Fix Your Diabetes​

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​       “GOING MENOPOSTAL is essential reading for women navigating perimenopause and menopause—critical life stages overlooked by the medical community.

       Veteran science writer Amy Alkon brings an outsider's objectivity and cuts through outdated advice with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Infused with warmth, wit, and compassion, she tackles everything from hot flashes and weight gain to mood changes and insomnia, offering clear, science-backed solutions.” ​

      —NINA TEICHOLZ, Ph.D., author of the international bestseller The Big Fat Surprise

      and science journalist

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       “Amy Alkon is a rigorous evaluator and translator of science, unconstrained by the blinders of medical orthodoxy, with an uncompromising commitment to following the evidence wherever it leads—no matter how inconvenient or controversial. GOING MENOPOSTAL is a book that every woman—and every doctor who treats women—needs to read.”​

      —ROBERT LUFKIN, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Lies I Taught In Medical School

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       “In GOING MENOPOSTAL, Amy Alkon exposes the inadequacies of traditional menopause care in the United States and critiques the over-reliance on clinical practice guidelines, which leave little room for individualized care. A compelling call to action, this work challenges clinicians to move beyond the status quo and empower women with solutions grounded in both evidence and empathy.”​

      —DR. ANDRÉA SALCEDO, ob-gyn and Asst. Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics,

     Loma Linda University School of Medicine. YouTube: Conscious Gynecology​​​​