Turning Point. Sudden sweating attacks, tight waistband, and bristly facial hair - not a rosy outlook for women over 45? During menopause, hormones and life plans are readjusted. Often, physical and psychological complaints are the result, and those affected seek advice and help at the pharmacy. This book describes the physiology of menopause and age-related accompanying conditions. The possibilities and limitations of hormone replacement therapy and alternative treatment approaches are explored. Those affected share their experiences, and the author provides tips for counseling: the foundation for your empathetic guidance!.