Gilda's Club, Rochester

A local doctor's out with a new book that proclaims a perfect menopause is possible.

So says the author of the book "A Perfect Menopause - 7 Steps to The Best Time of Your Life."

Rochester area Doctor Henry Hess has practiced in all areas of obstetrics and gynecology. His book aims to provide good answers to questions about menopause, all in one place.

"Some of the bigger issues that people complain about that their doctors might not have time to deal with are things like intimacy, weight gain, difficulty sleeping - and we tried to look at those and there are a wide variety of therapies that women can use to address the issues," Dr. Hess said. "They can include natural therapies, medical therapies and safe hormone therapies. Where women know the options and clarify the issues, the ability to have a perfect menopause is possible."

You can hear Dr. Hess speak about the perfect menopause Thursday, April 17 at Gilda's Club on Alexander Street.

For more information and to make a reservation, call 423-9700.

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