What They Don't Tell You About Menopause: A Gynecologist's Unofficial Guide to Premenopausal, Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Life

Going through menopause is a natural part of aging, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy!

Lack of supportive, up-to-date information and, often, unrealistic expectations, can make it difficult for women to grasp that aging is both a normal and a natural part of life. With more than 45 years of experience as an obstetrician and a gynecologist (OB/GYN), Dr. Heather Johnson is equipped with the knowledge to help women of all ages mature gracefully.

In this second edition of What They Don’t Tell You About Menopause, with updated medical information, healthcare trends, and new additional resources & information as well as a few more anecdotes, Dr. Johnson discusses the various stages of menopause and what to expect throughout this natural aspect of life. From perimenopause to postmenopause, and everything in between, this book offers practical, fact-based information that will be your guide through this daunting period of womanhood.

Dr. Heather Johnson is an award-winning obstetrician gynecologist (OB-GYN), who recently retired after practicing for more than 45 years and delivering more than 3,500 babies. Prior to her retirement, Dr. Johnson was Managing Physician at Reiter, Hill & Johnson, an Advantia practice, with offices in Washington, DC, Chevy Chase, MD, and Falls Church, VA.Dr. Johnson received her MD at Yale University School of Medicine and completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, then located in Washington, DC. Dr. Johnson is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She served in the US Army for eight years prior to going into private practice. She has two children and two grandchildren.She is an active member of the National Menopause Foundation's (NMF) Medical Advisory Committee (MAC); a member of the Women's Wellness, Health & Aging Project at Johns Hopkins Medicine; the Membership chair and a founding member of the Impact 100 DC chapter; and, a member of the Baltimore Women's Giving Circle. She previously served on boards and committees at Columbia Hospital for Women, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Hospital for Sick Children, and Mary's Center.In her first book, What They Don't Tell You About Having a Baby: An Obstetrician's Unofficial Guide to Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Life, Dr. Johnson shares what she has learned throughout her career of over 40 years (delivering more than 3,500 babies) to assist parents and parents-to-be of all ages.More information about Dr. Johnson and her books as well as her invaluable Dr. J's Pearls can be found on her website at https: //askdrheatherjohnson.com. She can be reached at writedrj@gmail.com and info@askdrheatherjohnson.com.