Hormone Decision Book

I found this book out of sheer desperation...my body has really been kicking my butt since I turned 40. It was definitely a relief to know that other women go through this Change before the Change. I'm not thrilled that I may continue to go through it for a WHOLE DECADE.....AAAAARGH!! but the book was reassuring.
Warning, for those like me who are reluctant to take the Pill or hormones, the author definitely comes down on the side of modern medical science. I think he was kind of dismissive of natural healing methods and pretty much raving about how great the low-dose Pill is. In fact, in my case, I cannot take the Pill because it sends my blood pressure through the roof. (Whether or not this has been properly researched, it is a fact in my case. I went off the pill and the BP was back to normal in a couple weeks. Iron replacement therapy, on the other hand, is well-documented and has done wonders for me).
That said, I agree with his statement that, if we really wanted to be 100 per cent natural, women would have 8 or more children and would be lucky to make it to age 50 at all! And, I also agree with him that we should all be careful, informed consumers and not be hesitant to ask questions and do research.