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Mental health and emotional wellbeing in the perimenopause and menopause Booklet

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If you’re experiencing perimenopause or menopause and have started to think, feel or do things that are different to before, this mental health booklet is for you. Psychological and emotional changes are extremely common when your hormones start to change and decline, and this booklet will show you what to look out for, help you understand why these changes happen, and give you the options and information to decide how to get help.

Mental health and emotional wellbeing in the perimenopause and menopause Booklet
Dr Louise Newson

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Dr Louise Newson

Dr Louise Newson is a GP and pioneering Menopause Specialist who is passionate about increasing awareness and knowledge of the perimenopause and menopause, and campaigns for better menopause care for all people.

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