Though menstrual cycle changes and the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies them are the hallmarks of the transition to menopause, many women with regular periods as young as 35 can also start to feel irregular, with symptoms that include anxiety, fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, sexual symptoms, and volatile moods. This array of symptoms can be hugely disruptive all the more so when a doctor dismisses a woman’s complaints as all in her head or prescribes unnecessary and potentially harmful treatment.
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The New Perimenopause
Thrive During the Often-Misdiagnosed and Medically Ignored Perimenopausal Years
I’m just not feeling like myself! This is the battle cry of the perimenopausal woman.
From the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The New Menopause
In The New Perimenopause, Dr. Mary Claire Haver — the trailblazing voice behind the movement to revolutionize health care for women — sets things straight. She explains that the numerous and varied symptoms of perimenopause occur in direct response to normal endocrine changes; this is the hormonal "zone of chaos."
Whether you have symptoms or not, The New Perimenopause helps remove the mystery around this time of change, putting women in control of their health going forward.
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Empowering Women Everywhere
A comprehensive, authoritative book of science-backed information and lived experience, The New Perimenopause includes:
- Clear, science-backed explanations of what's going on in your body, from changes in your menstrual cycle, energy levels, mood, and sexual issues.
- How and why dealing with these changes now is preventative medicine for your later years.
- Checklists, questions for your doctor, and how to insist on good care.
- The very latest research on the benefits and side effects of progesterone therapy to help ease your hormonal transition.
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Meet The Author
Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, FACOG, MSCP, is a board-certified OB-GYN, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause, a book written to empower women with evidence-based menopause care. She earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), where she is now an Adjunct Associate Professor.
In 2021, she founded Mary Claire Wellness, a clinic committed to providing comprehensive menopause care. In 2023, she launched ThePauseLife.com, a trusted resource for women navigating menopause. A sought-after speaker and educator, Dr. Haver is a regular contributor to national media and has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Today Show, CBS Mornings and Oprah’s Menopause Revolution. Her social media presence has grown to more than 7 million followers, where she continues to demystify menopause with relatable, science-backed content.
Through her writing, clinical practice, and digital presence, Dr. Mary Claire Haver has become the trusted voice in menopause care — empowering women worldwide to embrace this life stage with confidence and vitality. When not traveling the globe empowering women to lead their best lives, Mary Claire resides in Galveston, Texas and Telluride, Colorado with her husband Chris, two daughters, Katherine Claire and Madeline Claire, and their chiweenie, Rex.
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Author of The New Menopause
Nine years of “mystery” symptoms and it was all hormones. This is THE quintessential reference guide for all women as they age into...
After reading 2 chapters, bought 4 more copies to gift. This book is EXCELLENT!
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Kimmy
Women everywhere are praising The New Menopause. Now it’s time to get excited for even more science-backed information on perimenopause — coming spring 2026!
