If you are looking for information on the theory, principles and practise of bio-identical hormone replacement, this is the book for you! You’ve Hit Menopause: Now What? 2nd Ed critically evaluates the science around hormone replacement in an easily understood, yet informative fashion. Recommendations are framed around 3 simple concepts: assessment of symptoms potentially related to hormone imbalance, laboratory testing to confirm or rule out hormone imbalance, and restoration of hormone balance with bio-identical hormones when indicated. In addition to providing a thorough review of hormone balance and bio-identical hormone replacement, You’ve Hit Menopause: Now What? 2nd Edition evaluates some of the information on bio-identical hormones presented in Suzanne Somers’ book "The Sexy Years". Also included is an in-depth discussion of the advantages of transdermal bio-identical hormones over oral hormones as well as an appendix discussing the range of specialty compounded hormone options. You've Hit Menopause: Now What? 2nd Edition also features an entire chapter on male hormone balance. This is a must-have guide to the use of bio-identical hormones!