The best way of making the menopausal transition is to educate yourself. Know what to expect, when to expect it, and research available therapy options. While this web site can provide a brief understanding of menopause and its effects, there are numerous educational resources available to provide a complete understanding of this phase in your life.

www.menopause.org
This is the web site of The North American Menopause Society. It is the leading nonprofit scientific organization devoted to promoting women's health and quality of life through an understanding of menopause.

health.nih.gov/category/WomensHealth
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation’s medical research agency—making important medical discoveries that improve health and save lives. As a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.

www.FDA.gov/womens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Office of Women’s Health (OWH) serves as a champion for women’s health both within and outside the agency. This web site features information on an array of women’s health issues, including menopause.

www.healthywomen.org
This web site is a service of the National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC)—a leading independent health information source for women. The NWHRC develops and distributes up-to-date and objective women’s health information based on the latest advances in medical research and practice.

www.hormone.org
The Hormone Foundation, the public education affiliate of The Endocrine Society, is a leading source of hormone-related health information for the public, physicians, allied health professionals, and the media.

www.4woman.org
This is the web site of the National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC)—one of the most reliable and most current information resources on women’s health today. This site offers free women’s health information on more than 800 topics.