Salient Features:Simplifies endocrinology and pathophysiology of this complex entity. Evidence-based management of all conditions and complications of menopause. Conveys optimal drug usage in various conditions of menopause. Readily available prescriptions in generic and brand names. The first Section covers the definitions, epidemiology, pathophysiology and symptomatology in detail. The second Section deals with all the aspects of hormone therapy, current evidence and its use in the management of common menopausal symptoms. The third Section deals with both complex and sensitive issues, such as chronic conditions, hormone therapy in cancer, etc. The chapter on alternative therapies describes in detail various non-pharmacologic remedies of menopausal symptoms. The last Section summarizes the current recommendations and latest scientific evidence. Actual problem-based prescriptions are given with patient counselling for the benefit of the readers. The book is a rich amalgamation of evidence-based literature and a rich experience of clinical practice of menopause. A handy reference book for residents, practitioners and teachers. Table of Contents:Section I - Basic Sciences 1. Definitions and Epidemiology - Himsweta Srivastava, Bindiya Gupta 2. Pathophysiology of Menopause - Bindiya Gupta, Neha Gami, Ragini Parashar 3. Symptoms and Signs - Bindiya Gupta, Neerja Goel, Geetanjali Sharma 4. Cancer Screening - Bindiya Gupta, Neha Gami, Sarika Gupta Section II - Hormone Therapy 5. Pretreatment Evaluation - Bindiya Gupta, Bhanupriya 6. Guidelines for Hormone Therapy - Neerja Goel, Richa Agarwal, Kanika Gupta 7. Vasomotor Symptoms - Nutan Agarwal 8. Osteoporosis - Balkesh Rathi, Neerja Goel 9. Urogenital and Sexual Symptoms - Nilanchali Singh, Bindiya Gupta 10. End Organ and Connective Tissues - Rashmi Malik, Bindiya Gupta 11. Follow-up of Hormone Therapy - Neerja Goel, Rachna Agarwal, Narang Yam Section III - Special Issues 12. Menopausal Transition: A Signal to Prevent and Offset Sarcopenic Obesity - Rama Vaidya, Mona Shah, Ashok Vaidya 13. Cancers and Hormone Therapy - Shalini Rajaram, Nilanchali Singh 14. Cardiac Disease and Menopause - Ranjana Sharma 15. Menopause and Cognitive Function - Neerja Goel, Anshuja Singla, Rajlaxmi Mundhra 16. Nonpharmacological Management of Menopause - Sandhya Jain, Neerja Goel, Sneha Shree 17. Contraception in Perimenopause - Neerja Goel, Megha Swami 18. Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Obstetrics: Current Scenario - Amita Suneja, Apoorva Reddy 19. Abnormal Menopause - Alpana Singh, Bindiya Gupta, Shipra Singla Section IV - Dispensing Hormone Therapy 20. Counseling - Neerja Goel, Anshuja Singla 21. Prescription Writing - Meeta Singh Section V - Appendices Appendix A: Hormonal Drugs Appendix B: Nonhormonal Drugs Appendix C: Contraception Index