Award-winning medical writer Ruth Jacobowitz sheds new light on women's midlife health with 150 Most-Asked Questions About Menopause. Based on national surveys, questionnaires from over twenty thousand women, and the author's own distressing menopause experience, this woman-to-woman handbook shares important news in menopause research, accompanied by practical advice and realistic answers to questions ranging from "What are the signs and symptoms of menopause?" and "Does every woman need estrogen replacement therapy?" to "Sex used to be great, what happened?" 150 Most-Asked Questions About Menopause is the essential resource for every woman undergoing this universal rite of passage.

What women really want to know.

Provides menopausal women with all of the information they need regarding hormone replacement therapy, presenting the latest research and addressing various treatments and their sources and benefits in plain English. Simultaneous. 20,000 first printing.

This book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of menopause. The only volume available to provide the doctor's and patient's view.

A personal and candid look at the "change of life" which combines the most up-to-date medical information with the real-life experiences of dozens of women. Common problems and treatments, including the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy and other remedies, are discussed in detail.

Are you a woman in your 40s, heading toward your 50s? Do you know what to expect as you get closer to menopause? Menopause is a destination, a phase of life that begins at the end of a woman’s reproductive season. The transition to menopause is a journey. Most women on this journey should expect more than just scenes of hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. If you are curious about what to expect during the years leading up to menopause this easy-to-read book is for you. The author was motivated to write this book after what felt like a lonely journey through this transition. If you find yourself thinking “Is this normal?” or “Could this be menopause?”, this book will leave you better informed. In it, you will: -find answers to frequently asked questions on menopause identify symptoms that you may experience on the journey to menopause. Whether you read it for yourself or recommend it for your book club, this book is bound to stimulate engaging conversation around this subject.