WHAT BLACK WOMEN WEREN’T TOLD ABOUT MENOPAUSE: A Practical Guide to Perimenopause, Symptoms, Hormone Therapy, Sleep, Heart Health, and Better Doctor Visits

Feeling unlike yourself while being told that everything looks normal can be confusing, isolating, and exhausting. For many Black women, the menopause conversation begins too late. Sleep changes, brain fog, hot flashes, irregular bleeding, mood shifts, intimate symptoms, and new health questions may be dismissed as stress or simply getting older. What Black Women Weren't Told About Menopause offers a clear, evidence-informed way to understand what may be happening, record useful details, and prepare for care that takes your concerns seriously. Inside, you will learn how to: - Recognize early perimenopause patterns and understand the stages that follow- Map symptoms, track changes, and notice warning signs that deserve prompt attention- Understand hormone therapy without fear or hype- Explore nonhormone and lifestyle support with realistic expectations- Protect heart, bone, metabolic, vaginal, urinary, and sexual health after midlife- Prepare a focused appointment agenda and communicate concerns more clearly The book also includes practical care scenarios, symptom-to-action pathways, conversation scripts, a 30-day preparation programme, worksheets, and a personal 90-day care plan. Not every symptom is menopause, and no single treatment is right for everyone. This guide helps you replace vague worry with clearer observations, better questions, and a personal plan you can discuss with a qualified clinician.