Information about menopause is sometimes confusing: is menopause just a transitional stage in a woman's life? Does the risk of developing a disease increase during this period and is there a need for intervention? After menopause, the dilemma about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) arises. Should a woman take HRT for the rest of her life to “prevent” the disease? Today's woman needs to educate herself about menopause, the risks and benefits of HRT, nutritional supplements and homeopathic therapies. This versatile book allows Carolle Jean-Murat, a doctor, to respond to the concerns and current needs of women in their forties, and to offer her readers the essential tools to make wise decisions.