This book gives us an unexpected, complete picture of the history, the present and the future of women's healthcare. Know the answers to questions such as: What do declining oestrogen levels mean for disease risk= What is the effect of oestrogen in brain function in Alzheimer's disease? What is the role of oestrogens in menstrual migraine? What are the remaining complaints and differentiation possibilities for low-dose oestrogens, hormone replacement patches, gel therapies and tissue-specific treatments? What should we expect from SERMs and SERDs? What is the significance of nutrition in osteoporosis prevention, in cardiovascular disease, and in pregnancy and lactation? Why is auto-immunity a major women's health issue? How will the "Career Pill" reshape fertility? Packed with scientific information, details on research and product development, it is a sourcebook of data and bottom-line analysis for all those who wish to master the intricacies of this vast and complex terrain. It helps the reader identify the broad patterns of change that will ultimately re-shape the women's healthcare sector.