Menopause Essentials: Clinical Insights and Management

This book provides detailed insights into menopause, covering its pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and screening. Divided into 27 chapters, it addresses key topics such as endocrine changes, vasomotor symptoms, genitourinary syndrome, and osteopenia. The book also presents advanced management options, including hormonal and non-hormonal therapies, and discusses emerging areas like artificial intelligence in menopause care. Further chapters cover sleep disorders, cardiovascular risks, mental health, and sexual health. Practical advice on setting up menopause clinics, cancer screening, nutrition, and lifestyle management are also discussed.

The book is relevant for postgraduates preparing for their MD examination and private practitioners to gain practical, essential information on the topic.

Dr. Renuka Malik (MD, DGO) is working as professor and Principal Consultant, unit in charge, in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India. With over 35 years of experience, she has been actively involved in the treatment and research of menopause. Dr. Malik has published several papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals. Currently, she is the President of the Delhi Menopause Society, chief editor of AOGD Journal, and Childbirth.

Dr. Kiran Aggarwal is working as a director professor, and unit head in the obstetrics and gynecology department at the Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India. She is also the chairperson of the Rural Health Committee (2023-2025), Indian Menopause Society, India. Dr. Aggarwal also chairs the quality improvement committee of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Delhi, AOGD (2023-2025). Dr. Aggarwal has published several papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals; delivered numerous lectures, and is a member of the Institutional Scientific Committee.

Dr. Anuradha Singh (MBBS, MD) is currently working as Professor in the Department of obstetrics and Gynaecology at Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi. Her areas of research interest include urogynecology and menopause health, contraceptives, and respectful abortion care. She is in charge of the Menopause clinic at Lady Hardinge Medical College. She is also the Joint secretary AOGD (2025-26). Dr. Singh has published several papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals and delivered numerous oral presentations.

Dr. Vandana Agarwal (MS, DNB) is working as an assistant professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India. Her areas of research interest include menopause. Dr. Agarwal has published several papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals and edited a few books. Currently, she is also the joint secretary of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Delhi (2024-2025).