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Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor with more than 25 years of experience in women's health. With a strong science background, Lara sits on several advisory boards and is the lead author of a couple of peer-reviewed papers about polycystic ovary syndrome. Lara is Canadian but spent a couple of decades in Sydney, Australia. She currently has consulting rooms in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health problems. For more about Lara's education, qualifications, and scientific advisory roles, visit her blog.

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Hormone Repair Manual is a practical guide to feeling better in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. It explains how to navigate the change of perimenopause and relieve symptoms with natural treatments such as diet, nutritional supplements, and bioidentical hormone therapy. Topics include:Why everything is different after "second puberty." How perimenopause can be a tipping point for long-term health. The four phases of perimenopause. The role of testosterone and insulin in weight gain. How to speak with your doctor about hormone therapy including natural progesterone. Treatment protocols for all common perimenopause symptoms including night sweats, insomnia, migraines, and heavy periods. Risk reduction for osteoporosis, heart disease, and dementia. Written by best-selling author and naturopathic doctor, Lara Briden, the book is backed by evidence-based research and real-world patient stories.