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The Power of Hormones

Break free from fear and misinformation about hormones and harness them for a healthier, happier life

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The Power of Hormones

By: Dr Louise Newson
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'Newson radiates empathetic concern for women's quality of life.' - The Sunday Times

For decades, three vital hormones in the female body, progesterone, estrogen and testosterone, have been misunderstood, dismissed and feared. Their critical roles in improving function of women's brains, bones, hearts and long-term health have been ignored.

Confusion between natural, body identical hormones and synthetic, chemically altered 'hormones' has distorted medical guidelines and shaped media narratives. The result? Countless women struggling with hormone imbalances left untreated, misdiagnosed or told to take antidepressants and other medications instead of being prescribed the hormones their bodies are lacking.

In this bold, evidence-based book, leading doctor and women's hormone specialist Dr Louise Newson exposes the uncomfortable truth behind medicine's blindness and complacency, revealing how women's suffering has been normalised for generations. Drawing on powerful medical history, science and decades of clinical experience, she dismantles myths around menopause, HRT and so-called 'sex hormones', and gives women the knowledge that has been withheld for too long.

The Power of Hormones exposes why so many people have been let down and continue to be failed by outdated medicine. Passionate, empowering and refreshingly honest, the book shows how understanding and restoring hormonal balance can transform quality of life as well as future health.

Testimonials for Dr Louise Newson:

'You changed my life for the better! Your care and devotion to the women you help is outstanding.'

'You have saved countless women's lives with your team's dedication and help, enabling all of us women to live our best lives.'

'I honestly believe I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for you and I'll always be grateful for that.'©2026 Louise Newson (P)2026 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Diets, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Medicine Mental Health Health Heartfelt Human Brain
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The way this book reframes hormones is so important to the future care of women. So many people think hrt is only useful for menopausal women but actually this book highlights a whole new way of looking at medicine for women. iconic given medicine has always been done through the male lens.

knowledge is power

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Dr Newson is a hero , fighting for a woman’s ability to access hormones. I am a patient at her clinic and the hormones I have been able to access have been life transformative!
So very thankful she has continued through the hard times and ridicule she has been put under!
Excellent book!

How important HRT is for long term health

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Transparent, honest, powerful… and brave. Thank you Louise from all of the women who you are helping and empowering.

A must read for women.. and men.

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I don’t feel alone and I am not doubting myself after this read. I have been armed with information to try again….to hopefully be heard, acknowledged and helped. Dr. Louise Newson is an inspiration and blessing to all women

Dr Louise Newson and her unwavering support for women

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This is such an inspirational and informative book, read eloquently by the author. There is description of the development of medicine over the centuries, and misogynistic practices in relation to women’s health. Louise also highlights the dangers of many prescription synthetic medications, which starkly contrast the use of natural hormones. The author gives voice to marginalised women in prisons, and highlights the lack of hormone education in doctors serving these communities. She also speaks with emotion about her own experience of receiving medical treatment and repeatedly being gaslit by health professionals.
Let us hope that the medical profession will acknowledge her insight and experience, and stop harassing and bullying her - and also start supporting her and collaborating with her endeavours to research this important area.

Thank you Louise Newson! Outstanding book

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