This is my first blog. I am hoping to discuss, research, laugh about, cry about, be frustrated about this new phase in my life. Menopause has slowly insinuated itself into my life so that now I must take notice and deal with all of the physiological changes that are happening to me. I don't believe that HRT or the new "organic" term for HRT namely bio-identicals are the answer. I hope that there are a number of women who feel the same way and maybe we can discuss positive strategies to help deal with and embrace this inevitable transition.