Now in its third edition, the classic that has challenged and inspired women with a new vision of midlife. As Dr. Northrup has championed, the "change" is not simply a collection of physical symptoms to be "fixed," but a mind-body revolution that brings the greatest opportunity for growth since adolescence. The choices a woman makes now--from the quality of her relationships to the quality of her diet--have the power to secure vibrant health and well-being for the rest of her life. Drawing on the current research and medical advances in women's health, the book includes a section on sex after 50; updated mammogram guidelines; the latest on the glycemic index, optimal blood sugar levels, and ways to prevent diabetes; dietary guidelines; information about perimenopause; a vital program for ensuring pelvic health during and after menopause; and strategies to combat osteoporosis and strengthen bones. Dr. Christiane Northrup explains how women can make menopause a time of personal empowerment--emerging wiser, healthier, and stronger in both mind and body.