Introduction: Menopause today : what's happening to my body? -- Part one: Understanding it. What is menopause? -- Body changes from head to toe -- Perimenopause (or, are we there yet?) -- Premature menopause -- Diverse experiences of menopause -- Part two: Managing it. Hormone therapies -- Nonhormonal prescription treatments -- Holistic and integrative therapies -- Hot flashes and night sweats -- Mental health and mood changes -- When you can't sleep -- Changes in sexual health -- Pelvic issues -- Part three: Owning it and looking ahead. Finding balance, setting boundaries and embracing your power -- Embracing midlife changes and body image -- Weight management -- Breast care -- Strong bones -- Heart health -- Brain changes with aging -- Caring for your hair, eyes, ears, teeth, skin and joints -- Preventive care and screenings.