The Book of Menopause: Real Talk, Real Science, Real Strategies for the Next Chapter

The essential menopause guide every woman deserves—Oprah’s science-backed, stigma-busting handbook for navigating perimenopause, menopause, and midlife with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.

From Oprah Winfrey and the editors of O, The Oprah Magazine comes the definitive guide to menopause—combining real talk, real science, and real strategies for thriving through this transformative stage of life. As Oprah writes in her preface, this visually stunning book invites women to see menopause not as an ending—but as a renaissance.

Drawing on insights from experts like Kelly Casperson, Tamsen Fadal, Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Sharon Malone and others, this essential and beautifully designed guide to menopause demystifies perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause with honesty, humor, and empathy. Chapters explore what menopause does to the body, psyche, and relationships, while offering practical, action-oriented guidance on symptom relief, mental health, and self-advocacy.

Topics include:

• The science of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause—what’s happening in your body, what’s normal, and what deserves attention
• Insights from doctors and women’s health experts, including how to advocate for yourself in a healthcare system that often overlooks women’s needs
• Strategies for managing hot flashes, brain fog, and fatigue—plus evidence-based ways to support emotional and cognitive well-being
• Tips for thriving in midlife—cultivating joy, intimacy, confidence, and purpose in the menopause years and beyond
• Inspiring stories from real and notable women including Drew Barrymore, Halle Berry, and Naomi Watts; plus action-oriented checklists to help you feel informed and empowered at every stage

Through personal stories, expert interviews, and myth-busting information, Oprah’s team offers this highly accessible and encouraging resource—an ideal gift book for women 40+ seeking science-backed, compassionate menopause guidance and, most important, how to feel like themselves again.