You've heard of "Dear Abby", now we've got "Dear Minnie" to respond to your questions about going through menopause or just getting through the "middle-rages" and making sense of all the issues that only a woman who has gone through it could do!
"Minnie" will answer as many of your questions as possible about where to find the information you need to make your life (as it is now) easier! "Minnie" cannot answer medical questions, but she will try to direct you to the best possible place to get answers, whether it is an internet site or a specialist in your area.

Dear Minnie:
I have all 35 possible symptoms you wrote about. Just in the last few weeks I have gotten sick of myself, for I know this isn't me. I have a yearly doctor's check up on the 23rd of this month and I have underlined every symptoms that relates to me.  Thanks for this site.
 

Dear Reader:
Thanks for writing and good luck with your checkup.......going in there with the information you now have will allow you to communicate to your doctor that you are a participant in your health, not just a bystander. No need to panic, just be aware of what is going on with your body and stay informed by reading as much information as you can.

Sincerely,
Minnie

Dear Minnie:
I have gained so much weight in the last 2 years (i've been going through menopause at least 3 yrs now with a lenghly pre-menopause). I've tried every diet plus pill (xenical) but never more than 3 or 4 pounds can be lost. Pleaseeeee, is this typical? If one can lose weight during menopause, how is it done?
 

Dear Reader:
You definitely need to read "The Menopause Diet", by Dr. Larrian Gillespie. You can get information from this website: http://menopausediet.com

Sincerely,
Minnie

Dear J,
There is an excellent site for those in early menopause (either natural or surgical). It's called Early Menopause.com! :) You will find the answers to your questions, plus a lot of support and helpful information.
http://www.earlymenopause.com
Sincerely,
Minnie