Menopause : The Change for the Better

Why is talking about the menopause so taboo? When it's something that all women experience, and all in their own unique way. Written by a range of expert contributors from clinical professionals to natural practitioners, this comprehensive and thoroughly researched guide equips you with everything you need to help prepare for the changes ahead.

Reflecting the latest NICE guidelines and information about HRT, this book provides a balanced view and encourages you to explore the options and think about what's right for you.

Covering the facts, the myths, different approaches to menopause, including natural and medical options, and what to expect. Also included are quotes and stories from women sharing their own experiences. You've been through puberty and survived. You're about to enter a new phase of your life, and it's up to you how you approach it. So grab a cup or glass of something, have a flick through this guide and let's start talking about the menopause.

Expert contributors include: Dr Louise Newson, Dr Marilyn Glenville, Dr Heather Currie, Dr Karen Morton, Dr Marion Gluck, Kathryn Peden, Katherine Bellchambers, Pamela Windle and other specialists in their field.

Deborah Garlick is passionate about helping thousands and thousands of women live better lives by raising awareness and understanding around the menopause, changing perceptions and getting everyone talking about it. She is the founder of Henpicked.net, one of the UK's largest, fastest growing communities for women over 40.

Contributors to the book include: Dr Louise Newson--who runs a private menopause clinic in Solihull; Katherine Bellchambers-Wilson--a medical herbalist; Pamela Windle--a women's health therapist; Kathryn Peden--a physiotherapist; Dr Heather Currie, an Associate Specialist Gynaecologist and Obstetrician and Chair of British Menopause Society; Dr Sarah Gray, a GP who provides clinical leadership for contraception and sexual health; Dr Marian Everett, recently retired; Dr Marion Gluck--a top private doctor specializing in treating hormonal imbalances using natural, bioidentical hormones.