Estrogen is a powerful female hormone that protects women from many health risks. In menopause, estrogen levels decline and its protective qualities decline as well. At the same time, a lifetime of bad habits may begin to catch up with us, and our genetic predispositions to disease begin to surface. All this leads to a plethora of symptoms, some temporary, some chronic and some life-threatening.The Menopause Answer Book allows women to carefully assess their own symptoms and then seek out the information and treatments that will be tailored to their own specific needs:Find out if you're at risk for diseases associated with menopauseDevelop your Menopause Action PlanAssess the pros and cons of Hormone Replacement TherapyFind out what tests to request from your doctorFind out how to get the attention and treatment that you needLearn about important lifestyle changes to make right nowWomen dealing with menopause and perimenopause are bombarded with information but often have a hard time f