The Little Book of HRT: Your essential guide to hormones and menopause

by Ellie Cannon

The go-to manual for anybody considering starting HRT and navigating the perimenopause journey

Most GP visits are 10-15 minutes long – never enough time for your doctor to take you through all the ins and outs of hormone replacement therapy. Written by Dr Ellie Cannon, a practising GP specialising in women's health, this easy-to-read guide condenses everything doctors wish they had time to tell you.

With the amount of conflicting information on menopause, navigating this journey can be overwhelming. It's been framed in some quarters as the panacea – the more hormones you take, the better you'll feel. But there are also a lot of GPs concerned that women are being over-promised a positive menopause.

Dr Ellie is here to redress the in support of HRT but sensible about the pros and cons of the treatment. With her level-headed and impartial approach, she doesn't ask you to jump on the HRT bandwagon, but gives you clear, digestible advice and information as you start your research during perimenopause. Getting to the crux of HRT, this is your personal GP consultation from start to finish – with all your questions finally answered.

224 pages, Paperback

Published November 11, 2025

Reviews

[Gemini]

Since this author is British, there are certain things that are different of course. It's important to learn what you can from doctors, webinars, books, etc. There are so many nuances the author discusses that it really is difficult to determine whether or not this is right for you. Not only that, but then determining how much of the various hormones one should take makes it seem impossible. It's good to have books like this to steer you in the proper direction so you can get as much info as possible. So check it out & learn.

[Mrs Vicki]

I would highly recommend this book if you are thinking of starting HRT or feel like you need to review it. I’ve been on HRT for 2 years and found out things from this book about my medication that I never knew. The book is written by a very well informed GP. She takes the time to thoroughly explain all aspects of HRT. I feel empowered to go to the GP now and ask for a review of my HRT.

[Tanya Weaver]

Great little book with all the facts and no agenda other than women’s health. Meno is big business nowadays and great to have a doctor cut through that noise in a no nonsense approach to HRT and the options available. I listened to the audiobook read by the author and it was like having a doctor’s consultation 👌