Menopause: What Your Ob-GYN Wants You to Know

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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Menopause: What Your Ob-GYN Wants You to Know

Menopause: What Your Ob-GYN Wants You to Know

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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Description
Menopause can be confusing and frustrating. If you are looking for accurate information and insights about this important life stage, you're not alone--and you're in the right place.

Hot flashes, sleep disruptions, mood swings, vaginal dryness--whether you're already having symptoms or just starting to wonder what's ahead, Menopause: What Your Ob-Gyn Wants You to Know is your trusted guide.

Developed by the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG), this book delivers unbiased and science-backed information grounded in the latest clinical research and the collective expertise of thousands of ob-gyns.

Learn how you can ...
  • Navigate perimenopause
  • Manage hot flashes
  • Understand period changes
  • Make sex more comfortable and enjoyable
  • Understand nonhormonal treatments and self-care strategies
  • Support your mental health, manage stress, and maintain a healthy weight
  • Protect your bones, heart, and brain health for the future

Your menopause transition is unique. Get the comprehensive support and trusted answers you need with Menopause: What Your Ob-Gyn Wants You to Know.

Menopause: What Your Ob-Gyn Wants You to Know was developed by ACOG under the direction of an eight-member editorial board led by Dr. Nanette Santoro and Dr. Esther Eisenberg. These experts have extensive clinical experience caring for women in the menopause transition, and some have conducted many years of research to understand the effects of menopausal symptoms and how various treatments may be used.

About the Author

The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) is the leading professional membership organization for ob-gyns. For nearly 75 years, ACOG has set the standard for ob-gyn care and advocated for policies that advance the field and empower ob-gyns to provide patients with the care they need. With more than 62,000 members, ACOG equips clinicians with expert-reviewed clinical guidance, practice management tools, career development resources, and lifelong professional education, and creates trusted, accessible information for patients. Learn more about ACOG at acog.org.

Critical Reviews

"Menopause is an enlightening and accessible resource on a vital women's health issue." - Foreword Reviews

"I highly recommend every woman consider this book as a starting place to educate yourself about menopause, what you can expect, and the conversations you may decide to have with your doctor." -- Lisa L., Netgalley

"A great, thoughtful and inspiring book to read about menopause and how to live with it and deal with the challenges and obstacles that come with life... I will highly recommend this book to everyone as it's engaging. Powerful and informative." -- M. Rayman, Netgalley

"I had been looking for a good place to start in terms of researching menopause, and I think this book fits that description." -- Amy M., Netgalley

"This was an easy-to-understand explanation of the basics of menopause...I have a better understanding of what symptoms to look for." -- Julie S., Netgalley

"This was a good, informational book about menopause and I felt there were some really useful pieces of information that I was able to resonate with...I appreciated the insights that this book provided while answering some of those questions someone may not have until they are in the midst of it." -- Heather M., Netgalley

Publishing Information

Publisher: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Women's Health Care Physicians
Pub date: 2026-01-31
Length: 256 pages

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