Dr Ellie Cannon is an NHS GP with a special interest in women's health. She is the resident Health columnist for the Mail on Sunday and MailOnline and frequently appears as the medical expert for ITV's This Morning, BBC Woman's Hour and LBC. @drelliecannon
Introduction
How to use this book
Before we get started
What is menopause?
What is perimenopause?
When do perimenopause and menopause happen?
What are the early menopause and premature menopause?
Why does menopause happen?
What are the symptoms of menopause?
What are the complications of menopause?
How to have a successful consultation about menopause
What should happen when you are first 'diagnosed'?
It might not be menopause
Part 1: HRT
1. Why you might want HRT
2. Oestrogen
3. Progesterone
4. Testosterone
5. How am I going to take HRT?
6. How do I know if HRT is right for me?
7. What are the risks of HRT?
Part 2: After HRT and beyond
8. HRT follow-up
9. Saying no to HRT
10. The alternatives to HRT
Myths about HRT
Conclusion
Appendix: List of menopausal symptoms
Further reading
References
Acknowledgements
Index
