Menopause Confidential: A Doctor Reveals the Secrets to Thriving Through Midlife

Board-certified gynecologist and nationally certified menopause practitioner Allmen offers a comprehensive health guide for women over 40. With an emphasis on perimenopause and menopause, the material covers an array of health concerns including mammograms, nutrition and weight gain, skincare, sex drive, sleeping patterns, hormone therapy, colonoscopies, and medication and treatment. The information is comprehensive, with the author providing necessary physiological background before addressing the particulars of menopause. While the presentation is scholarly and based on medical evidence, the author draws on personal stories, avoiding medical jargon and ultimately making it easy for readers to understand and identify with the content. Helpful suggestions about how women can talk to their doctors are also included. Stemming from more than just a gynecological context, this book offers intimate and honest advice on the cumulative menopausal experience.