This book looks at the options - both what the doctor can offer, and other ways to cope. The topics include: how naturally produced hormones change during the menopause; is the menopause natural or an event of historic accident?; do you need medical treatment, if so, for which symptoms? (is HRT the best thing for you?); menopause and your heart and circulation; reducing the risk of cancer; taking care of your bones and skin; and making the most of the rest of your life.