First-Year Workbook

Early & Surgical Menopause: The First-Year Workbook

A structured first-year workbook for people navigating premature ovarian insufficiency, early menopause or menopause after surgery.

$17USD

One-time purchase. Secure checkout by Paddle. A free Midlife Atlas account keeps your purchased downloads available later. 14-day refunds: see our Refund Policy and Terms of Sale.

Digital PDF · A4, print-friendly · 40 pages

What’s inside

Diagnosis record
Terminology
First-year planning
Bone and heart conversation preparation
Fertility and contraception questions
Surgery preparation and follow-up
Appointment records
One-page clinician summary
A practical next step after each chapter
Illustrative examples and common questions
30-day action checklist

Who this is for

Anyone diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (before 40), early menopause (before 45), or menopause after surgery to remove the ovaries — and anyone waiting for a diagnosis or preparing for surgery.

How to use it

Read Part One at your own pace — about forty minutes. The chapter on surgery is there when you need it.
Start with your diagnosis record while the details are fresh; it becomes harder to reconstruct later.
Use the first-year plan, which maps the year onto the worksheets: what to fill in, and roughly when.
Keep the one-page summary current, and skip the pages that do not apply to you.

What it does not do

It does not diagnose.
It does not recommend or dose any treatment, and nothing in it should be used to start, stop or change a medicine.
It is a workbook for organizing the first year, not a clinical textbook.

If your menopause followed treatment for cancer, the guide asks you to read the note at the start of chapter three before anything else.

Format

Digital PDF, to read on screen or print at home
A4 pages, print-friendly (on US Letter, choose “fit to page”)
40 pages

Educational guide and workbook. Not medical advice.

Midlife Atlas guides help you understand, organize and prepare. They do not diagnose, they do not recommend any treatment, and nothing in them should be used to start, stop or change a medicine. If a symptom worries you, speak to a clinician who knows your history.

It is written against published clinical guidance from the NHS, NICE and The Menopause Society, and each clinical statement names the body it comes from. It has not yet been reviewed by a named clinician.

Related guides

Appointment Workbook

The Menopause Appointment Handbook

Prepare what matters before an appointment, organize the conversation while you are there, and keep a clear record afterwards.

$12

Questions

Is it only for menopause after surgery?

No. It covers premature ovarian insufficiency (before 40), early menopause (before 45) and menopause after surgery to remove the ovaries. Pages that apply to only one situation — surgery, fertility, telling people — are easy to skip.

Why a first-year workbook?

An early or sudden menopause often means seeing several clinicians in the first year. The workbook gives that year a structure — records, trackers, questions and a summary you can hand to each new clinician.

How do I receive it?

Once your payment is confirmed, the PDF is in your Midlife Atlas account under Purchased Guides & Workbooks, ready to download whenever you need it.

Do I need an account?

Yes. A free Midlife Atlas account keeps your purchased downloads available later, so you can come back for the file without relying on an email.

Can I print it or share it?

You can print it for your own use. The licence in the PDF says: For your personal use. You may print it for yourself. Please do not redistribute, resell or share the file.

Who handles the payment?

Paddle.com, our online reseller and Merchant of Record, processes the payment and sends your receipt. It is a one-time purchase, not a subscription.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. You can have a full refund on any paid guide or workbook within 14 days of buying it, without giving a reason: request it through Paddle at paddle.net, or email hello@midlifeatlas.com. A refunded guide is removed from your account. Our Refund Policy has the details.

Is this a physical book?

No. It is a digital PDF, designed to be read on screen or printed at home. The pages are A4; on US Letter paper, choose “fit to page” when you print.

Is this medical advice?

No. It is an educational guide and workbook. It does not diagnose, it does not recommend treatment, and it does not replace a clinician who knows your history.

Has it been reviewed by a clinician?

Not yet. It is written against published clinical guidance from the NHS, NICE and The Menopause Society, and each clinical statement names the body it comes from. It has not yet been reviewed by a named clinician. When a medical reviewer is appointed, the guide will carry their name, credentials and review date.