The Book of Menopause

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. Oprah 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, and Dr. Sharon Malone, this essential and beautifully designed guide demystifies perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause with honesty, humor, and empathy.

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, cognitive, and physical well-being
• Tips for thriving in midlife—cultivating joy, intimacy, and purpose in the menopause years and beyond
• Quotes from notable women including Drew Barrymore, Halle Berry, Naomi Watts and, of course, Oprah herself

Through personal stories, expert interviews, and myth-busting information, this is an ideal gift book for women 40+ seeking science-backed, compassionate ways to manage menopause and, most important, to feel like themselves again.Oprah Winfrey is a global media leader, producer, philanthropist, actress and author. Over the course of her esteemed career, she has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world, making her one of the most respected and admired figures today. For 25 years, Winfrey was host and producer of the award-winning talk show “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” engaging in a range of multifaceted cultural conversations. Currently, Oprah oversees Harpo Productions, serves as chairman and CEO of OWN, is the founder of O, The Oprah Magazine and digital companion site OprahDaily.com, and hosts “The Oprah Podcast.”

In 2021, building on the mission and legacy of O, The Oprah Magazine, Oprah Winfrey and Hearst Magazines introduced Oprah Daily, a robust and inspiring membership and content ecosystem devoted to a learning lifestyle. Oprah Daily helps its community identify their purpose and unlock their potential with a balance of storytelling, reporting, and hard-won wisdom as modeled by Oprah Winfrey herself. The brand features digital destination OprahDaily.com, offering the latest in wellness, culture, personal growth, style, beauty, and more.