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Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period
Get ready to learn the new way to take on menopause with this refreshingly real guide for millennials looking to embrace a challenging life phase with confidence, humor, and empowerment.
Menopause is often misunderstood, under-discussed, and even stigmatized. For millennial women, navigating this next chapter may seem daunting. How can you find surety and balance within all of the noise? How can you pinpoint what is an old wives’ tale and what is fact based in modern science? In Millennial Menopause, this generation finally has the handbook it deserves—a fresh, relatable, and empowering guide to understanding modern menopause.
From hormonal changes and mental health to the impact on careers, sex lives, and friendships, Millennial Menopause covers it all. With real-life anecdotes, professional advice, and important discussions on how menopause is (and isn’t) portrayed in the media, this book encourages millennial women to advocate for themselves, embrace their bodies, and navigate this phase with confidence.
Whether you're just starting to wonder "What’s next?" or already feeling the effects, this book offers practical tips, expert interviews, and a much-needed sense of sisterhood. After all, this isn't just the end of one chapter—it's the beginning of an empowered new era.
Menopause is often misunderstood, under-discussed, and even stigmatized. For millennial women, navigating this next chapter may seem daunting. How can you find surety and balance within all of the noise? How can you pinpoint what is an old wives’ tale and what is fact based in modern science? In Millennial Menopause, this generation finally has the handbook it deserves—a fresh, relatable, and empowering guide to understanding modern menopause.
From hormonal changes and mental health to the impact on careers, sex lives, and friendships, Millennial Menopause covers it all. With real-life anecdotes, professional advice, and important discussions on how menopause is (and isn’t) portrayed in the media, this book encourages millennial women to advocate for themselves, embrace their bodies, and navigate this phase with confidence.
Whether you're just starting to wonder "What’s next?" or already feeling the effects, this book offers practical tips, expert interviews, and a much-needed sense of sisterhood. After all, this isn't just the end of one chapter—it's the beginning of an empowered new era.
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November 17, 2025
First, I am definitely not the intended audience for this book and I found some of the trendy slang used in a non-fiction book that was meant to provide much needed information a bit off-putting. I don't refer to my friends as "My B*tches" and never will. I did find a good amount of information and resources provided in this book which is what I was looking for considering I have recently began my perimenopause journey. I enjoyed the author encouraging women to advocate for needed healthcare options and offering ideas to implement in your daily life to help embrace this natural part of transitioning in to another phase of life. I didn't really like the veering off the topic of perimenopause and menopause into politics and abortion though, but I understand what the author was trying to get at in regards to what it takes to advocate for women's healthcare needs in general.
**Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to this advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
**Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to this advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
November 17, 2025
So disappointed with this!. I'm prime target audience (older millennial) but I'm also not dumb and I didn't buy into it.
The author spends the first 5% of thr book singing her own praises. How well educated she is and how SHE is the BEST person to educate you on this topic. Firstly she is not even a medical doctor. She is a social worker therapist or something. She points out many MANY times this book is not medical advice and you should seek out proper medical advice from a trusted source. So why then would a non medical person be preachy about something that is inherently medical and if it was that easy for us to find a trusted medical provider who knew what they were talking about when it came to menopause wouldn't we just go straight there instead of listen to a very very badly narrated book. Was the narrator AI??? Because it definitely sounded like it was and I'm not advocating for that either.
So if the author is not giving medical advice then what is she giving? Well its mostly a mixture of anonymous anecdotes from women who have either experienced menopause or who are currently experiencing perimenopause sprinkled with the easy to aquire knowledge of symptoms to expect (including bit not limited to etc etc) and the whole host of treatments available, the history of and some studies etc. As I said I may be an older millennial on the cusp of perimenopause but I'm not dumb and I've done my fair share of research. As a millennial we are also not afraid to ask questions, so whilst the previous generation may have been totally in the dark on this topic I don't think OUR generation is as much and this book is certainly not going to give you much more of an insight unfortunately.
It is VERY repetitive and in some instances VERY PREACHY. let me tell you in even goes into abortion is health care. Please let's not start this debate. We are here to talk about perimenopause not abortion and she makes her feelings very clear. I'm not even from the US so most of her preaching didn't even apply to me or her endless directory of medical providers she recommends. It literally sounded like she took an extract from the yellow pages and stuck it in the book.
not recommend unfortunately unless you want to waste your time on something a quick Google search will also give you sprinkled with some anxiety.
Thanks to Dreamscape Media for allowing me to review this book via NetGalley. I wish it had been a more positive experience.
The author spends the first 5% of thr book singing her own praises. How well educated she is and how SHE is the BEST person to educate you on this topic. Firstly she is not even a medical doctor. She is a social worker therapist or something. She points out many MANY times this book is not medical advice and you should seek out proper medical advice from a trusted source. So why then would a non medical person be preachy about something that is inherently medical and if it was that easy for us to find a trusted medical provider who knew what they were talking about when it came to menopause wouldn't we just go straight there instead of listen to a very very badly narrated book. Was the narrator AI??? Because it definitely sounded like it was and I'm not advocating for that either.
So if the author is not giving medical advice then what is she giving? Well its mostly a mixture of anonymous anecdotes from women who have either experienced menopause or who are currently experiencing perimenopause sprinkled with the easy to aquire knowledge of symptoms to expect (including bit not limited to etc etc) and the whole host of treatments available, the history of and some studies etc. As I said I may be an older millennial on the cusp of perimenopause but I'm not dumb and I've done my fair share of research. As a millennial we are also not afraid to ask questions, so whilst the previous generation may have been totally in the dark on this topic I don't think OUR generation is as much and this book is certainly not going to give you much more of an insight unfortunately.
It is VERY repetitive and in some instances VERY PREACHY. let me tell you in even goes into abortion is health care. Please let's not start this debate. We are here to talk about perimenopause not abortion and she makes her feelings very clear. I'm not even from the US so most of her preaching didn't even apply to me or her endless directory of medical providers she recommends. It literally sounded like she took an extract from the yellow pages and stuck it in the book.
not recommend unfortunately unless you want to waste your time on something a quick Google search will also give you sprinkled with some anxiety.
Thanks to Dreamscape Media for allowing me to review this book via NetGalley. I wish it had been a more positive experience.
October 30, 2025
This is a Non Fiction about Menopause and Perimenopause. I read this book by listening to the audiobook for this book, and I really enjoyed the audiobook. I found a lot of the information in this book to be really interesting, and I am glad I picked up this book. I did find that some of the stuff in this book kept repeating which did drive me crazy. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.
November 5, 2025
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| 3/5 Stars | ★★★☆☆
Trigger Warnings for Millennial Menopause:
Millennial Menopause is Lauren A. Tetenbaum's first foray into book writing. With her myriad of degrees, Tetenbaum hopes to put a topic into the limelight that is frequently dismissed or hushed: menopause. As the title suggests, Millennial Menopause focuses mainly on the current and soon-to-be menopause experiences of those born from roughly 1981-1996. Tetenbaum begins with a glossary of terms, including that she will use woman and women to explain those who experience menopause even though it is not a fully inclusive term.
This is such a hard book to rate and review because it has both incredibly redeeming qualities, and incredibly faulty qualities. For the positive side, menopause is a topic that must be talked about. Tetenbaum does such a fabulous job expressing the importance of this topic and the importance of menopause hormone therapy (MHT). As someone who had not thought of menopause prior to this (I'm only 30 at the time of writing this), I really did learn so much!
Now onto the negative side... I received this as an audiobook ARC and the narrator is... uncanny? I don't know if this is factual so I'll only speak from how I felt, but this felt like AI narration. It felt like Rylee Kuberra (narrator) spoke a couple of words into an AI generator and it was able to piece together all of the narration. In addition, this is the kind of book you read like a textbook: physical, with a highlighter and tabs. There was so much information given that was great, but too much to remember while driving or doing other things.
All in all, I don't know how to think about this. Millennial Menopause is necessary and at least begins the topic of this conversation. However, it is a snoozefest as an audiobook and just feels "off." Thank you to Lauren A. Tetenbaum, Rylee Kuberra, Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for an e-copy in exchange for my honest review.
| 3/5 Stars | ★★★☆☆
Trigger Warnings for Millennial Menopause:
Millennial Menopause is Lauren A. Tetenbaum's first foray into book writing. With her myriad of degrees, Tetenbaum hopes to put a topic into the limelight that is frequently dismissed or hushed: menopause. As the title suggests, Millennial Menopause focuses mainly on the current and soon-to-be menopause experiences of those born from roughly 1981-1996. Tetenbaum begins with a glossary of terms, including that she will use woman and women to explain those who experience menopause even though it is not a fully inclusive term.
This is such a hard book to rate and review because it has both incredibly redeeming qualities, and incredibly faulty qualities. For the positive side, menopause is a topic that must be talked about. Tetenbaum does such a fabulous job expressing the importance of this topic and the importance of menopause hormone therapy (MHT). As someone who had not thought of menopause prior to this (I'm only 30 at the time of writing this), I really did learn so much!
Now onto the negative side... I received this as an audiobook ARC and the narrator is... uncanny? I don't know if this is factual so I'll only speak from how I felt, but this felt like AI narration. It felt like Rylee Kuberra (narrator) spoke a couple of words into an AI generator and it was able to piece together all of the narration. In addition, this is the kind of book you read like a textbook: physical, with a highlighter and tabs. There was so much information given that was great, but too much to remember while driving or doing other things.
All in all, I don't know how to think about this. Millennial Menopause is necessary and at least begins the topic of this conversation. However, it is a snoozefest as an audiobook and just feels "off." Thank you to Lauren A. Tetenbaum, Rylee Kuberra, Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for an e-copy in exchange for my honest review.
November 9, 2025
Thank you to the author, narrator, publisher and Net Galley for providing an ALC!
I requested this book not because it is my age group, but it is my daughters! So I was hoping for something to recommend to her. A book like this was either non-existent or incredibly hard to find when I was of this age, so I figured I might learn a few things too! The book begins with a glossary of terms (that would probably be more helpful in a printed version than in audio).
The main message of "Find a good doctor who will listen to you" is a bit too obvious and often unavailable. I was hoping for a more detailed discussion about odd symptoms and maybe examples of cases from the author's experiences.
The author does point out that people are having children later in life, and could potentially be experiencing postpartum then directly perimenopause.
I feel that is book is important, is bringing up details and ideas that should be shared. I would have liked to see input on the mental health issues that can be combined with or related to the process of perimenopause.
I find it difficult to rate non-fiction books. Did I learn anything? Maybe?? Would I recommend it to others? Yes, it may answer questions they are having. Do I feel like it's a trendsetter? Maybe...? I didn't do any fact checking. If you have questions and don't know where to start before you talk to your doctor, check out the book. Sometimes we don't know when something is a red flag or something we need to mention until we find out it's not usual for everyone!
3.5
I requested this book not because it is my age group, but it is my daughters! So I was hoping for something to recommend to her. A book like this was either non-existent or incredibly hard to find when I was of this age, so I figured I might learn a few things too! The book begins with a glossary of terms (that would probably be more helpful in a printed version than in audio).
The main message of "Find a good doctor who will listen to you" is a bit too obvious and often unavailable. I was hoping for a more detailed discussion about odd symptoms and maybe examples of cases from the author's experiences.
The author does point out that people are having children later in life, and could potentially be experiencing postpartum then directly perimenopause.
I feel that is book is important, is bringing up details and ideas that should be shared. I would have liked to see input on the mental health issues that can be combined with or related to the process of perimenopause.
I find it difficult to rate non-fiction books. Did I learn anything? Maybe?? Would I recommend it to others? Yes, it may answer questions they are having. Do I feel like it's a trendsetter? Maybe...? I didn't do any fact checking. If you have questions and don't know where to start before you talk to your doctor, check out the book. Sometimes we don't know when something is a red flag or something we need to mention until we find out it's not usual for everyone!
3.5
December 12, 2025
Obviously I am not the target audience for Millennial Menopause being squarely Gen X. But as I struggle to convince my younger friends and family to get educated now and not wait, I am desperate to find books I can recommend. Lauren Tetenbaum sets out to demystify menopause in an entertaining yet educational way. Song lyrics are used liberally. Tetenbaum herself isn't an expert but she goes on a journey of discovery and takes the reader with her. We meet most of the menopause social media darlings along the way. And that is my only concern with the book. It sounds, just a tiny bit, like an infomercial for various experts and products. If you can reframe that in your mind as a helpful tool, collecting all the resources you might need in one place, it becomes more of a bonus and less of an irritation. Thank you to the author, Dreamscape Media, and NetGalley for the audioARC.
November 22, 2025
Listened to this audiobook. Good recap of the science with lots of commentary. Nothing too new but good info (take hormone therapy if you need it, do strength training, pelvic floor exercises, communicate with your partner, have healthy habits). There was a long section on workplace policies and advocacy, which was interesting. All in all, I found it too long and pretty redundant.
Thanks to NetGalley for an opportunity to read this advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley for an opportunity to read this advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
November 2, 2025
As a nearly 40-year-old mom who is done with my child-bearing phase but not my need for birth control, I am probably the perfect audience for this book. I really enjoyed the pop culture references, I thought leaning into the Millennial cringe was a good way to put a lighthearted spin on what can be an intimidating topic.
I don't know that this book really introduced anything that those of us experiencing weird symptoms haven't already found on google. The main message is 'Find yourself a doctor who will take you seriously" and that is both an extremely obvious recommendation and also often unattainable. I am fortunate enough to have health insurance, a flexible schedule, and an OB/GYN practice I love, but it's still hard to figure it out. I think there needs to be some sort of blended practice where practitioners can work in tandem to address the fact that anxiety is ramped up so some concerns can be alleviated with reassurance but there are also some risks that should be explored. I understand it's a complex issue, but I was hoping for a more in-depth discussion of the odd symptoms and maybe some anecdotal information from women about how they deal with it but based on the 100x times the author mentioned that none of this is medical advice I guess it would have become an issue.
I also loved that the author pointed out that with people having kids later in life, women of our generation are likely to experience perimenopause on the heels of postpartum and this is so important I wish I could scream it from the rooftops. For several years before I realized what was happening, I wondered why I still didn't feel like myself and was still experiencing what I thought was postpartum though my son was 3, then 4, ad now five. "Surely postpartum can't last four years?!" I thought. It doesn't. I was starting to experience perimenopause symptoms, and I wish my doctors would have suggested that instead of saying, "You're 36, too young for that."
Overall, while I don't feel like I learned a ton, I do feel like this book is doing something really important, which is simply to open a dialogue and make it less taboo for people to discuss their issues. I am lucky enough to have a small group of girlfriends who can and will text the group chat things like "Anyone just finding themselves flushed for absolutely no reason?!" or "Why is my ear so itchy for no reason?!" on the daily, and we will laugh and commiserate, but on a larger scale I don't think that's happening. I think most people hesitate to admit they're experiencing some of these things and it's so crucial to have someone pointing out that those of us who had an Emo phase (just kidding, it was never a phase!), who read Goosebumps and Sweet Valley High, who know that no one was ever Team Dawson, are now in the age range to be dealing with these kinds of things and it's time to talk about it.
I don't know that this book really introduced anything that those of us experiencing weird symptoms haven't already found on google. The main message is 'Find yourself a doctor who will take you seriously" and that is both an extremely obvious recommendation and also often unattainable. I am fortunate enough to have health insurance, a flexible schedule, and an OB/GYN practice I love, but it's still hard to figure it out. I think there needs to be some sort of blended practice where practitioners can work in tandem to address the fact that anxiety is ramped up so some concerns can be alleviated with reassurance but there are also some risks that should be explored. I understand it's a complex issue, but I was hoping for a more in-depth discussion of the odd symptoms and maybe some anecdotal information from women about how they deal with it but based on the 100x times the author mentioned that none of this is medical advice I guess it would have become an issue.
I also loved that the author pointed out that with people having kids later in life, women of our generation are likely to experience perimenopause on the heels of postpartum and this is so important I wish I could scream it from the rooftops. For several years before I realized what was happening, I wondered why I still didn't feel like myself and was still experiencing what I thought was postpartum though my son was 3, then 4, ad now five. "Surely postpartum can't last four years?!" I thought. It doesn't. I was starting to experience perimenopause symptoms, and I wish my doctors would have suggested that instead of saying, "You're 36, too young for that."
Overall, while I don't feel like I learned a ton, I do feel like this book is doing something really important, which is simply to open a dialogue and make it less taboo for people to discuss their issues. I am lucky enough to have a small group of girlfriends who can and will text the group chat things like "Anyone just finding themselves flushed for absolutely no reason?!" or "Why is my ear so itchy for no reason?!" on the daily, and we will laugh and commiserate, but on a larger scale I don't think that's happening. I think most people hesitate to admit they're experiencing some of these things and it's so crucial to have someone pointing out that those of us who had an Emo phase (just kidding, it was never a phase!), who read Goosebumps and Sweet Valley High, who know that no one was ever Team Dawson, are now in the age range to be dealing with these kinds of things and it's time to talk about it.
October 29, 2025
This was supposed to be a book for me, but unfortunately I was not the perimenopausal millennial meant for this one. It was hard to determine a rating for this one, but hear me out.
This book is one that should be directly for me, but it wasn't. As a perimenopausal millennial, I agree with the author that the information surrounding this life stage is woefully limited, to no one's surprise.
A lower rating for this book was mostly in the presentation of the information. It's not that there wasn't sound information and recommendations, as there were many. I didn't pick this book because of the medical information but because of the author's experience as a mental health professional, in order to focus on the psychological aspect of menopause. Unfortunately, there was not enough in this book to save it for me, as the author provided more anecdotes than studies and research. The clinical portions of the book felt like a directory of providers and is information presented better elsewhere.
I would have rated this book higher if it did not feel like it was that Spice Girls "Girl Power, Yeah!" and "Come on, girlies!" vibes that did not stop. If you like that energy, you might enjoy this book, but that feels infantilizing to me, and has a bit of toxic femininity. Additionally, the author feels completely out of touch with anyone who may be struggling financially. One example - You don't like the appearance of your skin? Get botox and fillers!
Is she for real? (See what I did there?)
Based on current ratings, and to my other millennial... peeps (I can't say girlies, I can't do it) I know I'm an outlier in my opinion. Let's just say this might be more for you if your vibe is more Regina George than Janice Ian.
Thank you to NetGalley for an audio eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
This book is one that should be directly for me, but it wasn't. As a perimenopausal millennial, I agree with the author that the information surrounding this life stage is woefully limited, to no one's surprise.
A lower rating for this book was mostly in the presentation of the information. It's not that there wasn't sound information and recommendations, as there were many. I didn't pick this book because of the medical information but because of the author's experience as a mental health professional, in order to focus on the psychological aspect of menopause. Unfortunately, there was not enough in this book to save it for me, as the author provided more anecdotes than studies and research. The clinical portions of the book felt like a directory of providers and is information presented better elsewhere.
I would have rated this book higher if it did not feel like it was that Spice Girls "Girl Power, Yeah!" and "Come on, girlies!" vibes that did not stop. If you like that energy, you might enjoy this book, but that feels infantilizing to me, and has a bit of toxic femininity. Additionally, the author feels completely out of touch with anyone who may be struggling financially. One example - You don't like the appearance of your skin? Get botox and fillers!
Is she for real? (See what I did there?)
Based on current ratings, and to my other millennial... peeps (I can't say girlies, I can't do it) I know I'm an outlier in my opinion. Let's just say this might be more for you if your vibe is more Regina George than Janice Ian.
Thank you to NetGalley for an audio eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
May 20, 2025
Honest, smart, funny, thorough and empowering. Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period is all these things and more. What a power-packed, A+ book! If I were to design a thought-leader to speak to her generation about this hugely important topic, I don’t think I could dream up someone more perfectly qualified, warm and capable than Lauren A. Tetenbaum LCSW. As an experienced women’s health advocate, I am so impressed with the way Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period takes on the issues and leaves readers with information, help and hope for optimizing their health holistically.
-Rebecca Bloom, author of When Women Get Sick: An Empowering Approach for Getting the Support You Need
-Rebecca Bloom, author of When Women Get Sick: An Empowering Approach for Getting the Support You Need
October 27, 2025
Although menopause is in the title, this book is really about the perimenopausal period that many of us Xennials and Millennials are on the cusp of enduring, if we haven't already. I listened to the audiobook edition of this book that will be available to the public on November 18th (the print/ebook edition was published over the summer). While I've read other books on this topic over the last few years that delved more in-depth into the medical side, Millennial Menopause does discuss the effects on mental health as well as the fact that many have suffered the whiplash from no more becoming mothers in their late 30s/early 40s before going straight into peri with little time for hormones to get back to normal. I appreciated that the book listed many great resources (so much so that I ordered a print copy for future reference).
The only negatives I had in regard to the book were that with the author being a therapist, more information/details on mental health struggles would have been beneficial to readers; also the constant mentioning of the year a particular person she's spoken with was born became tiresome after a while - unless they were of a different generation (Boomer, Gen X, Xennial), I feel like it was a detail that could have been left out. Additionally, while I'm glad she is open with her children about women's bodies, I'm not sure why someone would tell a prepubsecent child that periods don't hurt -- as for many women, myself included, pain of some level occurs at some point before menopause.
The only negatives I had in regard to the book were that with the author being a therapist, more information/details on mental health struggles would have been beneficial to readers; also the constant mentioning of the year a particular person she's spoken with was born became tiresome after a while - unless they were of a different generation (Boomer, Gen X, Xennial), I feel like it was a detail that could have been left out. Additionally, while I'm glad she is open with her children about women's bodies, I'm not sure why someone would tell a prepubsecent child that periods don't hurt -- as for many women, myself included, pain of some level occurs at some point before menopause.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 30, 2025
I was sent this audiobook to listen to from NetGalley & Dreamscape Media in exchange for my review.
This was a genuinely informative and much-needed read. I actually had no idea about how little schooling obgyns get on menopause, but that is not surprising...I mean, who doesn't have a bad experience with an OB-GYN story? Every time you mention hormone or feeling tired, you generally get a print and go response of it's normal, it happens to everyone, blah blah blah.
There’s definitely a bit of millennial cringe, lots of “we’re the first generation to do XYZ” pep-talk energy, and a lot of girl power cringey type, not your mom's this and that, which is whatever. Lots of buzzwords (lots of "celebrate your aging" which I know can irk people)...However, I do appreciate that it works well for many people.
It’s well-researched, easy to understand, and hits on a topic that’s wildly underdiscussed. I’m a millennial nowhere near menopause yet, and still found it valuable. I do think that more and more people are learning about their cycles and hormone health and this is a valuable resource. I would love to see a follow-up book with an MD or OBGYN focusing on more specific things you can do. Although I also realize that isn't always the most reasonable or helpful since health is so individual, but I think having just a bit more than what was in the evaluate or educate sections would be beneficial. I do, however, really appreciate her sections on mental health and being kind to yourself.
This was a genuinely informative and much-needed read. I actually had no idea about how little schooling obgyns get on menopause, but that is not surprising...I mean, who doesn't have a bad experience with an OB-GYN story? Every time you mention hormone or feeling tired, you generally get a print and go response of it's normal, it happens to everyone, blah blah blah.
There’s definitely a bit of millennial cringe, lots of “we’re the first generation to do XYZ” pep-talk energy, and a lot of girl power cringey type, not your mom's this and that, which is whatever. Lots of buzzwords (lots of "celebrate your aging" which I know can irk people)...However, I do appreciate that it works well for many people.
It’s well-researched, easy to understand, and hits on a topic that’s wildly underdiscussed. I’m a millennial nowhere near menopause yet, and still found it valuable. I do think that more and more people are learning about their cycles and hormone health and this is a valuable resource. I would love to see a follow-up book with an MD or OBGYN focusing on more specific things you can do. Although I also realize that isn't always the most reasonable or helpful since health is so individual, but I think having just a bit more than what was in the evaluate or educate sections would be beneficial. I do, however, really appreciate her sections on mental health and being kind to yourself.
November 18, 2025
Millennial Menopause by Lauren A. Tetenbaum is a prescriptive / self-help NF book that’s absolutely timely, and appropriate for all millennials who will experience menopause. It’s not too early!!!! I promise!
Not only is this book well researched and perfect for the next generation of perimenopausal people, but its timely and aligns perfectly with the new FDA updates surrounding hormone replacement therapy.
This book arrived to me when I was needing answers most, right at the time I realized—and my doctor confirmed—I’m in perimenopause. But guess what? I’ve been in perimenopause for years! Years!!!! And I had no idea. Don’t be caught off guard like me. Read this book asap!
I listened to the audiobook version of this book, which was performed well by a single narrator. I listened at 1.5x speed, sometimes slowing to 1.25x speed to absorb everything (my normal speed is 1.5-1.75x).
PS - I NEED to share this book! I bought a physical copy to share with my husband (chapter 12 is for the men in your life), sent a copy to my bestie, and about to be dropping copies in the mail to my book-bestie, my sis, and my SIL.
Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for this advanced listeners copy.
Not only is this book well researched and perfect for the next generation of perimenopausal people, but its timely and aligns perfectly with the new FDA updates surrounding hormone replacement therapy.
This book arrived to me when I was needing answers most, right at the time I realized—and my doctor confirmed—I’m in perimenopause. But guess what? I’ve been in perimenopause for years! Years!!!! And I had no idea. Don’t be caught off guard like me. Read this book asap!
I listened to the audiobook version of this book, which was performed well by a single narrator. I listened at 1.5x speed, sometimes slowing to 1.25x speed to absorb everything (my normal speed is 1.5-1.75x).
PS - I NEED to share this book! I bought a physical copy to share with my husband (chapter 12 is for the men in your life), sent a copy to my bestie, and about to be dropping copies in the mail to my book-bestie, my sis, and my SIL.
Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for this advanced listeners copy.
November 16, 2025
This one is so tough for me to review because I know I am not the targeted audience. I was intrigued as someone going through this process and wanted to know more information.
I will say this book reads like a text book. It starts with definitions and a lot of background info. The meat of it starts about 30%.
Maybe because I have done my own research, I found a lot of the information a bit basic and didn't give additional insights. As a result, I found myself skipping a lot of it.
I DNF'd it at the 50% because of these reasons.
I do feel this book is a great entry book for someone that is in their mid 30s and needs to start paying attention to their body and changes coming up. I do wish I had read this when I was in my 30s.
This is a very important topic not talked about enough and every woman should be more aware of.
I did listen to the audio narrates by Rylee Kuberra. This is a situation where I believe the book would be better to highlight things that are important to the reader.
Thank you @dreamscape_media for a copy of the audiobook.
I will say this book reads like a text book. It starts with definitions and a lot of background info. The meat of it starts about 30%.
Maybe because I have done my own research, I found a lot of the information a bit basic and didn't give additional insights. As a result, I found myself skipping a lot of it.
I DNF'd it at the 50% because of these reasons.
I do feel this book is a great entry book for someone that is in their mid 30s and needs to start paying attention to their body and changes coming up. I do wish I had read this when I was in my 30s.
This is a very important topic not talked about enough and every woman should be more aware of.
I did listen to the audio narrates by Rylee Kuberra. This is a situation where I believe the book would be better to highlight things that are important to the reader.
Thank you @dreamscape_media for a copy of the audiobook.
October 31, 2025
Book # 212 2025
"Millennial Menopause" ~ Lauren A. Tetenbaum LCSW, JD, PMH-C
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Audiobook/NetGalley Review
Releases November 18th, 2025
"Millennial Menopause" by Lauren A. Tetenbaum is a refreshingly candid look at a stage of life that’s too often whispered about. Tetenbaum brings humor, honesty, and real talk to the conversation, blending personal experience with practical advice for women navigating the physical and emotional rollercoaster of menopause in the modern world.
While her storytelling feels authentic and relatable, a few sections skimmed the surface where I wanted a bit more depth or data. Still, this is a validating, empowering read that is perfect for anyone who wants to feel seen and laugh a little along the way.
👉 Honest. Funny. Comforting. A great pick for millennial readers facing “the change.”
#booktok #MillennialMenopause #NetGalley #Menopause #bookreivew
"Millennial Menopause" ~ Lauren A. Tetenbaum LCSW, JD, PMH-C
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Audiobook/NetGalley Review
Releases November 18th, 2025
"Millennial Menopause" by Lauren A. Tetenbaum is a refreshingly candid look at a stage of life that’s too often whispered about. Tetenbaum brings humor, honesty, and real talk to the conversation, blending personal experience with practical advice for women navigating the physical and emotional rollercoaster of menopause in the modern world.
While her storytelling feels authentic and relatable, a few sections skimmed the surface where I wanted a bit more depth or data. Still, this is a validating, empowering read that is perfect for anyone who wants to feel seen and laugh a little along the way.
👉 Honest. Funny. Comforting. A great pick for millennial readers facing “the change.”
#booktok #MillennialMenopause #NetGalley #Menopause #bookreivew
November 17, 2025
Millennial Menopause
Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period by Lauren A. Tetenbaum is an interesting book on a topic that needs more attention. Women's health is often overlooked and not studied enough. Perimenopause and menopause are often the blame for womens' issues as we age. But sometimes, it is an excuse instead of the reason for a different health issue.
It is a book that will hopefully lead to some good conversations with doctors about women's health. It is meant not only for those in perimenopause and menopause but those who love and support them as well.
Rylee Kuberra narrated the book and did a nice job. It was a bit lengthy. But it was easy enough to listen to. Thank you, NetGalley and Dreamscape Media, for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period by Lauren A. Tetenbaum is an interesting book on a topic that needs more attention. Women's health is often overlooked and not studied enough. Perimenopause and menopause are often the blame for womens' issues as we age. But sometimes, it is an excuse instead of the reason for a different health issue.
It is a book that will hopefully lead to some good conversations with doctors about women's health. It is meant not only for those in perimenopause and menopause but those who love and support them as well.
Rylee Kuberra narrated the book and did a nice job. It was a bit lengthy. But it was easy enough to listen to. Thank you, NetGalley and Dreamscape Media, for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
December 3, 2025
The title ‘Millennial Menopause’ might make you less inclined to take this book seriously. That would be a mistake. This books is thoroughly researched, well explained in layman terms and uses humour in a way that helps you get through some of the less pleasant facts that you’re learning about what you can expect from menopause.
I felt both validated (as a millennial in perimenopause) and more prepared after listening to this book. I plan on buying a hard copy to refer back to and annotate. I feel this will be a useful part of my toolkit when going through menopause in the future.
It was well narrated, I found her voice to be clear, pleasant to listen to and sharp enough to keep me engaged (I find some narrators make me sleepy if their voice is too calm/soft).
I am tell all my friends to buy this book!
I felt both validated (as a millennial in perimenopause) and more prepared after listening to this book. I plan on buying a hard copy to refer back to and annotate. I feel this will be a useful part of my toolkit when going through menopause in the future.
It was well narrated, I found her voice to be clear, pleasant to listen to and sharp enough to keep me engaged (I find some narrators make me sleepy if their voice is too calm/soft).
I am tell all my friends to buy this book!
October 30, 2025
While I am at least a few years away from menopause myself, I was excited to get the chance to read this book. Like many other women, I have not been educated on menopause, although it is a huge change that happens to every woman. As the book discusses, this isn't a topic our mothers teach us about like our periods are, and we need to search for the information if we want to be prepared. This book gives great advice, awesome resources, and some helpful suggestions I would not have considered! By the end I was ready to walk into my HR office and ask what accommodations we have for menopausal women, something I hadn't even considered asking prior to reading this book!
Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for letting me listen to this early!
Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for letting me listen to this early!
December 10, 2025
As a millennial, I feel like we’ve been so in the dark about perimenopause and menopause, so this book was honestly refreshing. It gives clear, straightforward information without being clinical or overwhelming, and it made me feel a lot less alone in trying to figure out what’s happening with my body.
Lauren Tetenbaum does a great job breaking things down in a way that feels supportive and honest. The narration by Rylee Kuberra was solid and easy to listen to, which made the whole experience feel approachable.
It’s not a flashy book, but it’s an important one. I walked away feeling more prepared and a lot more informed. A really helpful resource for anyone entering this stage of life.
Lauren Tetenbaum does a great job breaking things down in a way that feels supportive and honest. The narration by Rylee Kuberra was solid and easy to listen to, which made the whole experience feel approachable.
It’s not a flashy book, but it’s an important one. I walked away feeling more prepared and a lot more informed. A really helpful resource for anyone entering this stage of life.
November 20, 2025
This definitely was something new for me. It’s not my normal genre. I don’t read non-fiction at all, but the title of the book grabbed my attention, and I’m glad it did. It was quite an interesting and informative listen with a twist of humour thrown in, which I think ultimately made me want to keep listening. The author made it fun and enjoyable. There’s only really one thing I had a bit of a struggle with, and that’s that it’s a little repetitive, but enough to stop listening though.
It was great. I recommend giving it a chance! I’m glad I did.
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It was great. I recommend giving it a chance! I’m glad I did.
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November 24, 2025
I've been listening to a lot of audiobooks about menopause lately because I'm now an old lady, I guess. (But bonus, I don't really care what anyone thinks about me anymore!) This book is full of useful advice about perimenopause and menopause. It's written in layman's terms, which makes it accessible to a wide audience. There's even a chapter for men to help them understand what their sister/wife/etc. is going through. This is one of the best books I've read on this subject.
The audio narration was great. It was very engaging and made the book feel like a conversation with a friend.
Thanks to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for a review copy of this audiobook.
The audio narration was great. It was very engaging and made the book feel like a conversation with a friend.
Thanks to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for a review copy of this audiobook.
December 2, 2025
Some mixed feelings as I’m not sure I feel better prepared or in a better spot than prior to reading, but this feels like a good preparatory book to introduce you ideas and terms that you’ll need to dig into in other books or through physician visits. The vibes of the book and narrator are easily approachable and like talking to a friend at lunch. However, that friend does show her privilege at times, talking about the “team” of providers working in tandem for patient care. This is not a reality of the general population and she likely has connections due to her own position. Thanks to NetGalley for the ALC!
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November 2, 2025It's always so hard to rate non-fiction books. hoped to learn more about perimenopause from this one. The main takeaway I got from this audiobook is that everyone's body is different, and it's crucial to have a doctor who listens to you. However, this isn't a new revelation. Thus, I'm disappointed in the content of this book. Additionally, it could have been much shorter, as some aspects were dragged out for way too long, like the discussions about TV shows featuring characters going through menopause, which were overly extended.
December 18, 2025
This book covers the peri and menopause stages of women's lives, specifically focused on the Millennial generation. It's very significant that so many books about peri and menopause are being published in this time. Prior generations weren't able to talk or advocate about their health as we are, and we have a duty to speak up about our needs and to pave the the way to future generations. The fact that the conversation about women's health is public is a great gain for us in this demanding and changing world.
Thanks to netgalley for the copy for review.
Thanks to netgalley for the copy for review.
August 1, 2025
Oh.. my… God! This book was brilliant. It felt like I was chatting with a girlfriend over drinks. I loved the authenticity, information, and candour. Loved it so much that I just bought it on Amazon. Must read.
August 2, 2025
This book is honest and incredibly relatable, making me feel understood from the very first page. It’s a quick, even fun read that makes a sometimes overwhelming topic feel approachable. Most of all, it was empowering to finally learn what’s really going on in my body!
November 17, 2025
THIS BOOK!! Yes!! I recommend it to all of my friends currently drowning with me in Perimenopause before I even finished it. I feel so SEEN!! Thank you so much to NetGalley for the audio copy to review. It’s fantastic. I’m buying a hard copy immediately.
August 5, 2025
If you’re going through menopause or about to, I highly recommend this guide. It’s informative and packed with resources. Don’t go through the change alone—check this one out!
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