About the Author.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
Chapter One. Biological Changes During the Menopause.
Chapter Two. Experiencing Symptoms During the Menopause.
Chapter Three. Treatments for Heavy Bleeding.
Chapter Four. The 'Change of Life'.
Chapter Five. Keeping Healthy After the Menopause.
Chapter Six. Changes in the Menopause Over Time.
Chapter Seven. Non-Hormonal Therapies for the Menopause.
Chapter Eight. Hormonal Treatments for the Menopause.
Chapter Nine. Contraception After the Age of 40.
Chapter Ten. The Future.
Useful Addresses.
Index.
Karen Ballard is a medical sociologist with a particular interest in women's health issues. She has carried out extensive research into women's experiences of the menopause and their use of hormone replacement therapy. She is an academic at King's College London, where she works in the department of General Practice and Primary Care.
"…provides answers to all the questions they would like to ask…"
(The Waiting Room, Summer 2003) “... an easy book to read. It is
balanced and would be helpful for women deciding whether to take
HRT.” (Family Planning and GUM Interface,April 2007)
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