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Most women live about one-third of their lives after the menopause, when they are no longer able to have babies and the hormones which regulated their reproductive cycle are produced in smaller amounts. This book explains the purpose of a menopause for the body and the reactions and changes that occur. Symptoms of the menopause, including hot flushes, are described, and there is a full explanation of hormone replacement therapy. Useful self-help advice is also given and the most commonly asked questions are answered, John Studd is a consultant and obstetrician gynecologists at king's College Hospital, London, Dr. Margaret Thom is Senior Registrar at Chelsea Hospital for Women. Both have published extensively on The Menopause.