This is the 5th edition of an exceptionally helpful handbook, extensively revised and expanded since the 4th edition was published in 2006. All five authors are internationally renowned both for their knowledge of the complex subject matter and also for their presentational skills in explaining the issues in clear, unambiguous terms. This is an invaluable guide, to be kept close at hand in the consulting room. Read the full review here.Women's Health Concern, October 20094 Stars: An easy to read primer book if you are interested in managing the symptoms of menopause.Amazon customer review, Sept 10

• The Menopause and Postmenopausal Health 1. The menopause: physiology and definitions 2. Menopausal symptoms 3. Chronic conditions affecting postmenopausal health Assessment and Investigations 4. Initial assessment, follow-up and contraception 5. Investigations and screening Management Strategies 6. Oestrogen-based therapies 7. Benefits, risks and uncertainties of oestrogen-based therapy 8. Non-oestrogen-based treatments for menopausal symptoms 9. Non-oestrogen-based therapy for osteoporosis 10. Diet, lifestyle and exercise 11. Complementary and alternative medicine Women with Special Needs 12. Premature ovarian failure 13. Women with benign medical problems 14. Women at increased risk of developing cancer or with a previous malignancy

This is the 5th edition of an exceptionally helpful handbook, extensively revised and expanded since the 4th edition was published in 2006. All five authors are internationally renowned both for their knowledge of the complex subject matter and also for their presentational skills in explaining the issues in clear, unambiguous terms. This is an invaluable guide, to be kept close at hand in the consulting room. Read the full review here.Women's Health Concern, October 20094 Stars: An easy to read primer book if you are interested in managing the symptoms of menopause.Amazon customer review, Sept 10

• The Menopause and Postmenopausal Health 1. The menopause: physiology and definitions 2. Menopausal symptoms 3. Chronic conditions affecting postmenopausal health Assessment and Investigations 4. Initial assessment, follow-up and contraception 5. Investigations and screening Management Strategies 6. Oestrogen-based therapies 7. Benefits, risks and uncertainties of oestrogen-based therapy 8. Non-oestrogen-based treatments for menopausal symptoms 9. Non-oestrogen-based therapy for osteoporosis 10. Diet, lifestyle and exercise 11. Complementary and alternative medicine Women with Special Needs 12. Premature ovarian failure 13. Women with benign medical problems 14. Women at increased risk of developing cancer or with a previous malignancy

This is the 5th edition of an exceptionally helpful handbook, extensively revised and expanded since the 4th edition was published in 2006. All five authors are internationally renowned both for their knowledge of the complex subject matter and also for their presentational skills in explaining the issues in clear, unambiguous terms. This is an invaluable guide, to be kept close at hand in the consulting room. Read the full review here.Women's Health Concern, October 20094 Stars: An easy to read primer book if you are interested in managing the symptoms of menopause.Amazon customer review, Sept 10

• The Menopause and Postmenopausal Health 1. The menopause: physiology and definitions 2. Menopausal symptoms 3. Chronic conditions affecting postmenopausal health Assessment and Investigations 4. Initial assessment, follow-up and contraception 5. Investigations and screening Management Strategies 6. Oestrogen-based therapies 7. Benefits, risks and uncertainties of oestrogen-based therapy 8. Non-oestrogen-based treatments for menopausal symptoms 9. Non-oestrogen-based therapy for osteoporosis 10. Diet, lifestyle and exercise 11. Complementary and alternative medicine Women with Special Needs 12. Premature ovarian failure 13. Women with benign medical problems 14. Women at increased risk of developing cancer or with a previous malignancy