Discoveryhealth.com sat down with Dr. Christiane Northrup to discuss menopause and to find out why she believes a woman's midlife is not an ending, but just the beginning.

Why is there still such a stigma attached to menopause?
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What is perimenopause?
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There's been so much controversy about hormones and the study done by the Women's Health Initiative. How do you feel about women taking hormones?
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What can women do to prevent degenerative diseases after menopause?
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We all know that any kind of exercise is important especially for the post menopausal woman. Why do you recommend Pilates as one of the best forms of exercise for women at this stage of life?
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In your recent book, Mother-Daughter Wisdom, you talk about how the relationship between mothers and daughters influences health. Can you explain that?
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