Menopause: What Your Ob-Gyn Wants You to Know

Menopause can be confusing and frustrating. If you are looking for accurate information and insights about this important life stage, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. Hot flashes, sleep disruptions, mood swings, vaginal dryness—whether you’re already having symptoms or just starting to wonder what’s ahead, Menopause: What Your Ob-Gyn Wants You to Know is your trusted guide. Developed by the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG), this book delivers unbiased and science-backed information grounded in the latest clinical research and the collective expertise of thousands of ob-gyns. Learn how you can …     Navigate perimenopause Manage hot flashes Understand period changes Make sex more comfortable and enjoyable  Understand nonhormonal treatments and self-care strategies Support your mental health, manage stress, and maintain a healthy weight Protect your bones, heart, and brain health for the future  Your menopause transition is unique. Get the comprehensive support and trusted answers you need with Menopause: What Your Ob-Gyn Wants You to Know.Menopause: What Your Ob-Gyn Wants You to Know was developed by ACOG under the direction of an eight-member editorial board led by Dr. Nanette Santoro and Dr. Esther Eisenberg. These experts have extensive clinical experience caring for women in the menopause transition, and some have conducted many years of research to understand the effects of menopausal symptoms and how various treatments may be used.   Read more