Dare I Say It

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A frank, funny, and informative guide to menopause and aging by actress Naomi Watts, a prominent voice in menopause awareness, with a foreword by Mary Claire Haver, MD, bestselling author of The New Menopause. At thirty-six, after filming King Kong, Naomi was informed she was on the brink of menopause. With seventy-five million women in the U.S. facing menopause symptoms—such as dry skin, raging hormones, and night sweats—the topic remains shrouded in stigma and confusion. Many women feel unprepared and isolated during this time. This book is what Naomi wished she had when first experiencing symptoms. It reads like an intimate chat over coffee, blending humorous and poignant stories from Naomi and her friends with insights from doctors, hormone experts, and nutritionists, aiming to dispel the secrecy surrounding menopause. It addresses key questions: What’s hormone therapy? Will I ever sleep again? What happened to my libido? Do I need multiple serums for aging skin? Naomi shares the latest research on managing menopause symptoms and the physical and emotional challenges of aging. Irreverent and reassuring, this guide empowers women to embrace their best selves during this transformative period of life.