Love & Estrogen by Samantha Allen

A candid, often witty blend of memoir and reporting in which the narrator recounts her unexpected encounter with perimenopause and traces how hormonal change reshaped her body, libido, relationships, and sense of self; interweaving personal anecdotes with interviews, scientific research, and reflections on medical care and cultural stigma, the book explores treatment options, including hormone therapy, and offers practical, empathetic guidance for navigating midlife sexuality and health while pushing back against silence and shame.