• An Introduction by a woman going through early menopause herself

• What IS Early Menopause?:   A look at the collective term...and at the different specific conditions often referred to as early menopause (including premature ovarian failure, surgical menopause, chemical menopause, etc.)

• The Causes of Early Menopause:   An explanation of the common causes of premature ovarian failure, early menopause, surgical menopause and chemical menopause -- as well as a brief look at other disorders that may cause menopausal symptoms.  Also special articles on POF and Perimenopause.

• A Checklist of the common symptoms of early menopause, tips on how to minimize them, and a monthly chart to keep track of your symptoms

• Hormone Level Tests:   The tests you should ask your doctor for and what they mean

• FAQs:   Frequently asked questions about early menopause in general, symptoms, HRT and more

• Available Forms of HRT:   (includes information on the newest forms of HRT and commonly prescribed birth control pills!)  Also -- Equivalent Doses of HRT -- a comparison chart of dosages, and Available Forms of HRT in the UK

• Vitamins & Minerals For Early Menopause: What can help you to cope with symptoms and fight long term risks  AND Other Natural Remedies for Early Menopause Symptoms:  Herbs, phytoestrogens and other supplements....and the specific symptoms they can help

• Message Boards: - Join the online discussions!
  Boards for general discussion; infertility support; surgical menopause; coping without HRT; and more!

• Special Topics: Need information on a specific issue?  Check here for special in-depth articles on topics including:

-- Comparing Types of Calcium
-- Fighting Osteoporosis
-- Making Sense of HRT 
-- HRT vs. Birth Control Pills
-- Sex and Libido
-- Relationship Issues
-- Finding the Right Doctor
-- Working with your Doctor
-- Coping Emotionally
-- Heart Health
-- Watching your Weight with EM
-- Coping with Insomina

Also includes a special article on The WHI HRT Study -- what does it mean for younger women?  Great to read if you're worried about taking HRT,

• Books that May Help:   Recommended reading on a range of issues related to early menopause

• Early Menopause.com in the Media
  * Cosmopolitan magazine, March 2005 * Fitness Magazine, May 2003   *Inside Edition  * Discovery Health Channel's SHE-TV * WCBS-TV (New York), 11 O'Clock News  * Home Page (NBC and MSNBC) *Lifetime Live, * Good Morning America  *New York Post  * WABC-TV (New York) Eyewitness News *WNBC-TV (New York) Nightly News  * Essence magazine

• News You Can Use: Regularly updated women's health news stories 

• Links: Useful sites, clinical research trials, medical information and much more

• Chat Room:   Chat with other women going through early menopause!  Scheduled chats are many Monday nights at 8:00 PM ET, Thursday afternoon at 4 PM ET (9 PM London time), and (for newcomers) every other Wednesday night at 8:00 PM ET.  But there are drop-in chats whenever anyone wants to stop by as the room is always open!

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