Menopause Essentials

Dr. Renuka Malik (MD, DGO) is working as professor and Principal Consultant, unit in charge, in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India. With over 35 years of experience, she has been actively involved in treatment and research of menopause. Dr. Malik has published several papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals. Currently, she is the President of the Delhi Menopause Society; chief editor of AOGD Journal published by the Association of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Delhi (2024-2025), and Editorial board member of the Institutional journal, BMC-pregnancy and Childbirth.Dr. Kiran Aggarwal is working as director professor and unit head in the obstetrics and gynecology department at the Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India. She is also the chairperson of the Rural Health Committee (2023-2025), Indian Menopause Society, India. Dr. Aggarwal also chairs the quality improvement committee of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Delhi, AOGD (2023-2025). Dr. Aggarwal has published several papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals; delivered numerous lectures and is a member of the Institutional Scientific Committee.Dr. Anuradha Singh ( MBBS MD) is currently working as Professor in the Department of obstetrics and Gynaecology at Lady Hardinge Medical College New Delhi. Her areas of research interest include urogynecology and menopause health, contraceptives, and respectful abortion care. She is incharge of Menopause clinic at Lady Hardinge Medical College. She is also the Joint secretary AOGD (2025-26). Dr. Singh has published several papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals; and delivered numerous oral presentations.Dr. Vandana Agarwal (MS, DNB) is working as an assistant professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India. Her areas of research interest include menopause. Dr. Agarwal has published several papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals and edited a few books. Currently, she is also the joint secretary of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Delhi (2024-2025).

• Chapter 1: Endocrine Changes in Menopause.- Chapter 2: Menopause Transition.- Chapter 3: Menopausal Symptoms and Assessment.- Chapter 4: Vasomotor Symptoms.- Chapter 5: Genitourinary Syndrome at Menopause.- Chapter 6: Osteopenia and Osteoarthritis at Menopause.- Chapter 7: Sarcopenia and Menopause.- Chapter 8: Postmenopausal Bleeding in Menopause.- Chapter 9: Evaluation of Adnexal Mass in Menopause.- Chapter 10: Premature Ovarian Failure.- Chapter 11: Sleep and Cognitive Disorders at Menopause.- Chapter 12: Cardiovascular Risks and Events at Menopause.- Chapter 13: Hormonal Therapy in Menopause.- Chapter 14: Non-Hormonal Therapy in Menopause.- Chapter 15: Cancer Screening at Menopause.- Chapter 16: Setting Up of Menopause Clinic.- Chapter 17: Nutrition and Lifestyle Management in Menopause.- Chapter 18: Vaccination at Menopause.- Chapter 19: AI in Menopause.- Chapter 20: Mental Health in Menopause.- Chapter 21: Contraception in Menopause.- Chapter 22: Sexual Health at Menopause.- Chapter 23: Skin Changes and Its Care in Menopause.- Chapter 24: Dental Care at Menopause.- Chapter 25: Delayed Menopause.