Menopause is a naturally occurring body process, yet women experience it in very different ways.
Whilst for some women it may simply mean the end of menstruation, for others it brings a number of troublesome symptoms. Understanding Menopause looks at issues such as:
- Knowing what to expect during menopause and how to deal with it.
- Knowing how life changes will influence your experience.
- How to deal with heavy bleeding and choices surrounding hysterectomy.
- How to keep healthy after menopause.
- Decisions surrounding HRT and alternative therapies.
Karen Ballard shows, through the voices of real women, what menopause is really like. She provides practical solutions, historical insights and an unbiased account to empower women's choices at this important time.