Sex, Lies, and Menopause: The Shocking Truth About Synthetic Hormones and the Benefits of Natural Alternatives, is the full title of this book by T.S.Wiley, first published in 2003. A friend of mine suggested it to me. She knew I was nearing the point of throwing in the towel and taking hormones to relieve my menopausal symptoms. There seem to be an equal number of women who are either highly critical of the book, or who claimed it changed their lives for the better. (Take a look at reader reviews on Amazon). In any case, it’s good learning and I believe Sex, Lies & Menopause should be on every woman’s reading list – particularly those in their 20s who still have their reproductive years and lots of choices ahead of them. [click to continue…]
