#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "The Bible of middle-aged womanhood . . . a masterwork."--The Atlantic Newly revised and updated for this fourth edition, this groundbreaking book has inspired more than a million women with a dramatically new vision of midlife--and will continue to do so for generations to come. As Dr. Christiane Northrup explains, the "change" is not simply a collection of physical symptoms to be "fixed," but a mind-body revolution that brings the greatest opportunity for growth since adolescence. The choices a woman makes now--from the quality of her relationships to the quality of her diet--have the power to secure vibrant health and well-being for the rest of her life. In this fourth edition, Dr. Northrup draws on the current research and medical advances in women's health, including: - Up-to-date information on hormone testing and hormone therapy, with new options and new research- A whole new take on losing weight and training your mind to release extra pounds- New insights on the relationship between thyroid, Hashimoto's Disease, and Epstein Bar Syndrome- New, less invasive and more effective fibroid treatments- Which supplements are better than botox for keeping skin looking youthful - How taking the supplement Pueraria mirifica can optimize many aspects of midlife health and wellness- Why older women don't need the HPV vaccine With this trusted resource, Dr. Christiane Northrup shows that women can make menopause a time of personal empowerment--emerging wiser, healthier, and stronger in both mind and body than ever before.