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MiDOViA Sources

  1. Menopause and work

    • The Menopause Society, Understanding Menopause: Symptoms and Management, https://www.menopause.org.

    • Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, The Menopause at Work: Guidance for People Professionals, https://www.cipd.co.uk.

    • British Menopause Society, Menopause and the Workplace: Guidance for Employers and Employees, https://www.thebms.org.uk.

    • Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, "How Menopause Impacts Women’s Careers—and What Organizations Can Do to Help," Harvard Business Review, November 16, 2021, https://hbr.org.

    • World Health Organization, Menopause, https://www.who.int.

    • National Institute on Aging, What Is Menopause? Symptoms and Management, https://www.nia.nih.gov.

    • Deloitte Insights, The Hidden Cost of Menopause: How Supporting Employees Benefits Everyone, https://www.deloitte.com.

    • Jen Gunter, The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism (New York: Kensington Publishing Corp., 2021).

    • Lisa Mosconi, The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease (New York: Avery Publishing Group, 2020).

  2. Bone Health

    • National Osteoporosis Foundation. n.d. Preventing Osteoporosis: Healthy Habits for Strong Bones. https://www.nof.org.

    • The Menopause Society. n.d. Hormones and Menopause: Understanding Bone Health Risks. https://www.menopause.org.

    • National Institute on Aging. 2021. Osteoporosis: The Importance of Bone Health During Menopause. https://www.nia.nih.gov.

    • Harvard Health Publishing. 2020. Menopause and Bone Health: What You Need to Know. https://www.health.harvard.edu.

    • Mayo Clinic Staff. 2021. Bone Health and Menopause: Preventing Osteoporosis. https://www.mayoclinic.org.

    • National Institutes of Health. 2022. Vitamin D and Calcium: Essential Nutrients for Bone Health. https://ods.od.nih.gov.

    • World Health Organization. 2007. Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis: A Global Perspective. https://www.who.int.

    • Gunter, Jen. 2021. The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism. New York: Kensington Publishing Corp.

    • Lieberman, Alice. 2019. The Osteoporosis Prevention Guide: Strengthen Your Bones Naturally. New York: Wellness Publishing.

  3. Cognitive Health (note: can you change up the picture on this one to include more diversity of women)

    • National Institute on Aging. 2021. Cognitive Changes During Menopause. https://www.nia.nih.gov.

    • The Menopause Society. n.d. Managing Cognitive Health in Menopause. https://www.menopause.org.

    • Harvard Health Publishing. 2020. Understanding Brain Fog During Menopause. https://www.health.harvard.edu.

    • Mayo Clinic Staff. 2021. Cognitive Health in Menopause: Strategies for Memory and Focus. https://www.mayoclinic.org.

    • National Institutes of Health. 2022. Brain Health and Hormones: What You Need to Know. https://ods.od.nih.gov.

    • Gunter, Jen. 2021. The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism. New York: Kensington Publishing Corp.

    • Mosconi, Lisa. 2020. The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.New York: Avery Publishing Group.

  4. Creating a menopause plan (note: can you remove picture in bottom right?)

    • National Institute on Aging. Creating a Menopause Support Plan. https://www.nia.nih.gov.

    • The Menopause Society. Strategies for Managing Menopause Symptoms. https://www.menopause.org.

    • Mayo Clinic Staff. Developing a Menopause Management Plan. https://www.mayoclinic.org.

    • Harvard Health Publishing. Personalized Menopause Symptom Management. https://www.health.harvard.edu.

    • National Institutes of Health. Hormones and Symptom Relief: Building a Plan for Menopause. https://ods.od.nih.gov.

    • Gunter, Jen. The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism. New York: Kensington Publishing Corp., 2021.

    • Mosconi, Lisa. The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease. New York: Avery Publishing Group, 2020.

  5. Heart health

    • National Institute on Aging, Menopause and Heart Health: Managing Cardiovascular Risks, https://www.nia.nih.gov.

    • The Menopause Society, Cardiovascular Health and Menopause: Understanding the Link, https://www.menopause.org.

    • Harvard Health Publishing, Heart Health in Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know, https://www.health.harvard.edu.

    • Mayo Clinic Staff, Menopause and Heart Disease: Symptoms and Prevention, https://www.mayoclinic.org.

    • World Health Organization, Cardiovascular Disease and Women’s Health: Menopause Considerations, https://www.who.int.

    • National Institutes of Health, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Heart Health: Benefits for Menopausal Women, https://ods.od.nih.gov.

    • Gunter, Jen, The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism (New York: Kensington Publishing Corp., 2021).

    • Mosconi, Lisa, The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease (New York: Avery Publishing Group, 2020).

  6. Sleep

    • National Institute on Aging, Sleep and Menopause: Managing Sleep Disturbances, https://www.nia.nih.gov.

    • The Menopause Society, Hormonal Impacts on Sleep During Menopause, https://www.menopause.org.

    • Harvard Health Publishing, Improving Sleep Quality During Menopause, https://www.health.harvard.edu.

    • Mayo Clinic Staff, Sleep Disorders and Menopause: Strategies for Better Sleep, https://www.mayoclinic.org.

    • World Health Organization, Sleep and Women’s Health: A Global Perspective, https://www.who.int.

    • National Institutes of Health, The Role of Melatonin and Supplements in Sleep Health, https://ods.od.nih.gov.

    • Gunter, Jen, The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism (New York: Kensington Publishing Corp., 2021).

    • Mosconi, Lisa, The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease (New York: Avery Publishing Group, 2020).

  7. Hormone therapy (remove photo of women)

    • National Institute on Aging, Hormone Replacement Therapy: Benefits and Risks, https://www.nia.nih.gov.

    • The Menopause Society, Understanding Menopause Hormone Therapy, https://www.menopause.org.

    • Harvard Health Publishing, Hormone Therapy and Menopause: What You Need to Know, https://www.health.harvard.edu.

    • Mayo Clinic Staff, Hormone Replacement Therapy: Weighing Benefits and Risks, https://www.mayoclinic.org.

    • World Health Organization, Menopause and Hormone Therapy: A Global Perspective, https://www.who.int.

    • National Institutes of Health, Alternative and Complementary Approaches to Menopause Symptom Relief, https://ods.od.nih.gov.

    • Gunter, Jen, The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism (New York: Kensington Publishing Corp., 2021).

    • Mosconi, Lisa, The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease (New York: Avery Publishing Group, 2020).

  8. Menopause symptoms (what to expect)

    • National Institute on Aging, Understanding Menopause Symptoms and Treatments, https://www.nia.nih.gov.

    • The Menopause Society, Managing Common Symptoms of Menopause, https://www.menopause.org.

    • Harvard Health Publishing, What to Expect During Menopause: Symptom Management Tips, https://www.health.harvard.edu.

    • Mayo Clinic Staff, Menopause Symptoms: Causes and Treatment Options, https://www.mayoclinic.org.

    • World Health Organization, Global Perspectives on Menopause Symptoms, https://www.who.int.

    • National Institutes of Health, The Role of Nutrition and Supplements in Menopause Symptom Relief, https://ods.od.nih.gov.

    • Gunter, Jen, The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism (New York: Kensington Publishing Corp., 2021).

    • Mosconi, Lisa, The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease (New York: Avery Publishing Group, 2020).

  9. Mental Health

    • National Institute on Aging, Menopause and Mental Health: Understanding Emotional Changes, https://www.nia.nih.gov.

    • The Menopause Society, Managing Mood Swings and Brain Fog During Menopause, https://www.menopause.org.

    • Harvard Health Publishing, Mental Health and Menopause: Coping Strategies, https://www.health.harvard.edu.

    • Mayo Clinic Staff, Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Swings During Menopause, https://www.mayoclinic.org.

    • World Health Organization, Mental Health and Menopause: A Global Health Perspective, https://www.who.int.

    • National Institutes of Health, The Role of Nutrition and Supplements in Menopausal Mental Health, https://ods.od.nih.gov.

    • Gunter, Jen, The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism (New York: Kensington Publishing Corp., 2021).

    • Mosconi, Lisa, The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease (New York: Avery Publishing Group, 2020).

  10. Pelvic floor

    • National Institute on Aging, Pelvic Floor Health and Menopause: Understanding Changes and Support Options, https://www.nia.nih.gov.

    • The Menopause Society, Pelvic Health in Menopause: Exercises and Treatments, https://www.menopause.org.

    • Harvard Health Publishing, Managing Pelvic Floor Issues During Menopause, https://www.health.harvard.edu.

    • Mayo Clinic Staff, Pelvic Floor Disorders and Menopause: Symptoms and Solutions, https://www.mayoclinic.org.

    • World Health Organization, Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Disorders: Global Insights, https://www.who.int.

    • National Institutes of Health, The Role of Physical Therapy and Hormones in Pelvic Floor Health, https://ods.od.nih.gov.

    • Gunter, Jen, The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism (New York: Kensington Publishing Corp., 2021).

    • Mosconi, Lisa, The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease (New York: Avery Publishing Group, 2020).

  11. Understanding surgical menopause

    • National Institute on Aging, Surgical Menopause: Managing Immediate Hormonal Changes, https://www.nia.nih.gov.

    • The Menopause Society, Understanding Surgical Menopause and Hormonal Therapy Options, https://www.menopause.org.

    • Harvard Health Publishing, Health Risks and Management in Surgical Menopause, https://www.health.harvard.edu.

    • Mayo Clinic Staff, Surgical Menopause: Symptoms and Treatment Options, https://www.mayoclinic.org.

    • World Health Organization, Global Perspectives on Surgical Menopause and Long-Term Health Risks, https://www.who.int.

    • National Institutes of Health, The Impact of Surgical Menopause on Bone, Heart, and Brain Health, https://ods.od.nih.gov.

    • Gunter, Jen, The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism (New York: Kensington Publishing Corp., 2021).

    • Mosconi, Lisa, The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease (New York: Avery Publishing Group, 2020).

  12. Weight mgmt

    • National Institute on Aging, Weight Management and Menopause: Understanding the Challenges, https://www.nia.nih.gov.

    • The Menopause Society, Managing Weight Gain During Menopause: Effective Strategies, https://www.menopause.org.

    • Harvard Health Publishing, Nutrition and Exercise for Weight Control in Menopause, https://www.health.harvard.edu.

    • Mayo Clinic Staff, Menopause and Weight Gain: Causes and Management Tips, https://www.mayoclinic.org.

    • World Health Organization, Global Insights into Weight Management and Menopause, https://www.who.int.

    • National Institutes of Health, The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Weight Management for Menopausal Women, https://ods.od.nih.gov.

    • Gunter, Jen, The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism (New York: Kensington Publishing Corp., 2021).

Mosconi, Lisa, The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease (New York: Avery Publishing Group, 2020).

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