Midlife Masala: Menopause, Mindset & Magic After 40
A guide to navigating perimenopause and menopause for South Asian women with science, culture, and soul
About the Book
For too long, South Asian women have navigated midlife and menopause in silence. That ends now. In Midlife Masala, Dr. Soma Mandal — physician, women’s health expert, and South Asian woman herself — blends Western medicine, Eastern healing, and cultural truth to empower women through perimenopause and menopause with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re dealing with hot flashes, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, anxiety, or heart health concerns, this book is your trusted companion through every stage of hormonal change. Inside, you’ll discover: The science behind your symptoms — and why it’s not “just in your head” Safe, effective treatment options: HRT, non-hormonal medications, GLP-1s, and Ayurvedic remedies Culturally-aware strategies to navigate family expectations, stigma, and religious pressures Practical tips for nutrition, movement, pelvic health, and beauty in midlife How to advocate for yourself in the exam room and get the care you deserve 💬 "You are not broken. You are evolving. And you don’t have to do it alone." Perfect for English-speaking South Asian women in the U.S., U.K., Canada — and for anyone seeking a holistic, culturally-sensitive approach to midlife wellness.
About the Author
Soma Mandal, MD
Widely regarded as one of America’s top physicians in midlife women’s health, Dr. Soma Mandal is a board-certified Internist who has helped thousands of women to successfully navigate getting older and reinvent themselves along the way. Earning her MD at New York University School of Medicine, and a prestigious research fellowship at Oxford University in England, Dr. Mandal brings a fresh perspective to the topic of women’s health, skin health and aging, particularly for women of color. Fusing traditional Western medicine with her Eastern roots, Dr. Mandal’s approach combines the best of both worlds. Her unique approach provides women with a much-needed, easy-to follow process, making the forties and fifties plus, fabulous.