THE CHANGES BEFORE THE CHANGE - STRATEGIES FOR THE TRANSITION TO THE MENOPAUSE

The effects of waning ovarian function start before menstruation stops , and they can be medically important. What change should women expect , and what preventive health measures can they take? When is oral cont raceptive therapy appropriate? How can irregular bleeding and decrease d vaginal lubrication best be treated? Dr Bachmann addresses these and other questions in this discussion of appropriate healthcare for wome n in transition to the menopause.