Includes bibliographical references (pages [317]-320) and index
Approaching menopause -- 1. Understanding our menopause experiences -- 2. Making health care decisions -- A transition and its challenges -- 3. What's happening in our bodies -- 4. Sudden and early menopause -- 5. Hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep disturbances -- 6. Vulvovaginal changes -- 7. Hormone treatment -- Changing selves, changing relationships -- 8. Body image -- 9. Sexuality -- 10. Family life and the workplace -- Taking care of ourselves -- 11. Emotional well-being and managing stress -- 12. Eating well -- 13. Staying active -- Health concerns -- 14. Uterine and bladder health -- 15. Memory and mood -- 16. Bone health -- 17. Heart health -- 18. Cancers -- 19. Other health concern -- Knowledge is power -- 20. The politics of women's health -- 21. Finding our power, organizing for change