Gimmick-free advice from experts covering physical and mental effects of menopause "Menopause Breakthroughs" looks at both traditional Western medicine and alternative therapies, providing a wide-ranging overview of available treatments to ease the symptoms of menopause and ensure a smoother transition." "It also explores and answers some of the most frequently asked questions about menopause, drawing on a wide range of research and expertise from around the world. Menopause can be a challenging time not just for women but for their partners and families. For women it s the end of their potential to be mothers and, while for some that s a relief, for others it can be a time of considerable sadness. Self-image changes and the view in the mirror may come to differ markedly from how women still feel inside. But menopause is a natural part of ageing and one of life s major times of transition for women. Many simply pass through it with few symptoms but for those who don t there are many options.".