A positive and encouraging guide, Menopause covers the most important issues that every woman needs to consider; from recognizing the symptoms to dealing with the physical, mental and emotional changes menopause brings. Written with authority, this book provides readers with sound advice on how to: Understand the basics about perimenopause and menopause; Find the right doctor; Weigh the benefits and risks of HRT; Examine the ways in which menopause impacts sexuality; Help husbands deal with this new stage of life; Ease the effects of menopause through healthy eating, herbal therapies, vitamins, meditation and exercise; At a point where more and more mothers - the largest generation in history - are reaching menopause every day, this book tackles this topic in a timely, to-the-point manner that"s just what the doctor ordered.