Written in a positive, uplifting and light-hearted style, with plenty of quotes from real women, The M Word shows you how to not just survive, but thrive through the menopause, letting you remain you.The menopause does not have to mean the end of your libido, of sex, of work, or of feeling like who you used to be. 'The M Word' is a complete one-stop guide to the peri-menopause and menopause, covering everything from understanding symptoms to managing relationships to which treatments really work. Discussing HRT as well as self-help and lifestyle tips, this book will be your companion through the years before, during and after the menopause.Topics covered include: Hot flushes and other physical symptoms, Psychological symptoms, Sex, libido and contraception, HRT and other treatments, Lifestyle changes, Health after the menopause and much more!“Dr Kaye is the mate who's always got your back, she knows her stuff and tells you exactly how it is.” – SARAH COX