Includes the latest information on HRT and the alternatives Make the right decisions and maintain your health and well-being This expert guide explains the various stages of the menopause, helping you to understand how it can affect your body and your emotions. Packed with balanced advice on everything from conventional and alternative medicine to adopting a holistic approach to managing your symptoms, this book helps you to make the right decisions to stay healthy and happy throughout the menopause and beyond. * Understand the various stages of the menopause * Keep healthy with food and fitness regimes * Minimise the impact of the menopause on your daily life * Prevent bone loss and take care of your heart * Manage your emotions