Book: My Life on Pause
My Life on Pause by Dr Siobhan O'Sullivan wonderfully presents the author's own journey on her diagnosis and management of POI at a young age of thirty-one, that affected her psychological sequelae and ability to form and maintain relationships. It emphasises looking at the brighter side of life, which can be simple but special as re-uniting with friends and family.
To anyone going through it, the book affirms ‘You are not alone'.
The Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause
Support for every stage of your journey through early menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency.
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The Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause offers a road-map to navigating the emotional and hormonal rollercoaster that accompanies these diagnoses. Drawing on their own experiences and their clinical expertise, the authors bring together the latest research, insights and the voices of women themselves with a whole-body approach that prioritizes empowerment and health.
Book: Our Guide to Understanding POI
Whether you have been diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and are looking for others who understand what you are going through, want to support someone who has the condition, or are a medical professional wanting to learn more. Daisy Network is a Charity for women with POI with the aim of sharing, supporting and community. In this book, the team collaboratively provides this resource, taking you right from spotting signs and symptoms, getting a diagnosis and treatment, to the personal stories of those who have gone through the whole process.
Book: Progesterone and Me
Progesterone and Me takes its readers on an intimate journey through the author's infertility, pregnancy, and new life path. Throughout the book, the author shares her ups and downs, personal experiences, and struggles with premature menopause and infertility. The author highlights the role of progesterone, her husband, fertility doctors, medical research, and support groups in her reproductive journey. Anyone facing challenges in their fertility can find this book as their companion. The book will guide you in your fertility journey and is compelling for anyone who wants to understand the world of infertility. From being a fertility nurse to becoming a fertility patient, this memoir takes you to where she found herself on both sides of the coin, a patient and a nurse.
Podcast: The Premature Menocast
This podcast aims to spread awareness about the lifechanging diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (premature menopause) by those who have experienced the condition themselves.
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Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Charity: The Daisy Network
Daisy Network is dedicated to providing information, support, and community for women diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). We are the only UK charity solely focused on POI, offering medical and psychological support while advancing research into treatments and causes.
Book: M-Power
Menopause is the side effect of cancer treatment that no one talks about. Many cancer survivors say its debilitating symptoms are harder to endure than chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy put together. Yet most women feel isolated, unsure where to seek help, and often believe they have no choice but to simply put up with it. You deserve better. With contributions from leading oncologists, menopause specialists, and wellbeing experts, this evidence-based guide offers what you’ve been missing: trusted, practical support tailored to your unique journey.
Book: Navigating Menopause After Cancer
Menopause is the side effect of cancer treatment that no one talks about.Many cancer survivors say its debilitating symptoms are harder to endure than chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy put together. Yet most women feel isolated, unsure where to seek help, and often believe they have no choice but to simply put up with it.You deserve better.With contributions from leading oncologists, menopause specialists, and wellbeing experts, this evidence-based guide offers what you’ve been missing: trusted, practical support tailored to your unique journey.
Book: Our Guide to Understanding POI
Written with Sarah Rayner's trademark warmth and humour, this new edition of Making Friends with the Menopause has been updated to reflect the latest National Institute for Health and Care guidelines on diagnosis and management of the menopause. Together with Dr Patrick Fitzgerald, she explores why stopping menstruating causes such profound chemical changes in the body, leading us to react in a myriad of ways physically and mentally.
There is practical advice on hot flushes and night sweats, anxiety and mood swings, muscular aches and loss of libido, early-onset menopause, hysterectomy and more, plus a simple explanation of each stage of the menopause so you'll know what to expect in the years before, during and after. You’ll find details of the treatment options available and their pros and cons, together with tips and insights from women keen to share their wisdom on a subject many still find hard to talk about. Whether you’re worried about feeling invisible, weight gain or loss of fertility, or simply want to take care of yourself well, knowledge is power, and Making Friends with the Menopause will give you a greater understanding of the process, so you can enjoy your body and your sexuality as you age.
Book: My Menopause Journal My Rules
A Journal designed to guide women through menopause with self-awareness, resilience, and practical strategies, rather than being defined by the experience. The phrase emphasizes taking control of the menopause transition, focusing on individual experiences, and making personal rules for managing symptoms and navigating life changes, supported by journaling, advocacy, and community.
Podcast: The Fertility Podcast
If you’ve found your route to parenthood hasn’t been straightforward, The Fertility Podcast is for you. From how to optimise your fertility to getting pregnant naturally, navigating IVF, understanding donor conception or surrogacy to how to prepare for a life without children. Whatever your situation, you are not alone. Created by Natalie Silverman, a former fertility patient in 2014 Natalie set about speaking to experts and sharing lived experience and expert interviews In 2019 Kate Davies, an independent fertility nurse consultant joined as co-host and from 2023-2024, Kate hosted the podcast solo sharing more of her expert insight and stories from her patients. As The Fertility Podcast reached its 10th anniversary the decision was taken to cease publishing.. until now. The Fertility Podcast is proud to partner with Fertility Action, a new UK charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by infertility, secondary infertility, or sub-fertility. Together, we aim to amplify our mission of education, empowerment, and support. Fertility Action combines patient advocacy with expert knowledge to offer peer support, therapy, and reliable information. They are also committed to improving fertility care access, raising awareness, and driving research to advance understanding and treatment.
Book: The Definitive Guide to Perimenopause and Menopause
Louise Newson is a GP and pioneering menopause specialist who holds an Advanced Menopause Specialist certificate with Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. She is passionate about increasing awareness and knowledge of hormone health, and campaigns for better menopause care for all women.
Described as the 'medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution', she is a No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author, founder of the award-winning Balance app and The Menopause Charity, and creator of the Balance website and Dr Louise Newson podcast, which has been ranked the No.1 medical podcast in the UK.
