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Roughly 40 percent of the female population in the United States is in those middle years when perimenopausal symptoms have already taken hold, or they are in the throes of menopause. Another 15 percent are defined medically as post-menopausal. In other words, the root word menopause sticks around as a descriptor for more than half a woman's life and it currently is "stuck" to about 65 percent of the female population. That's 102 million people. Menopause has long been a branding category used by everyone from physicians to People magazine. A normal human event such as maturing is talked about as a medical condition with warning signs of ill health. But it does come with some natural side effects, and those can cause problems with sexuality and intimacy surrounding it.
About the Author
Maryann Karinch has written numerous books on human behavior and health, including eight with Gregory Hartley that feature insights into reading and using body language. She uses this expertise in coaching business executives, law enforcement personnel, and other professionals in detecting deceit, defusing tense situations, and negotiating with both friendly and hostile sources.
Formerly an avid competitor in endurance and outdoor sports, Maryann began her serious study of human behavior when she was a member of one of the few teams to complete the inaugural Eco-Challenge in southern Utah. In recognition of her work as a dedicated explorer of the psyche and mind-body interaction, The Explorers Club took an unusual step and elected her to membership in 2010.
In 2004, Maryann founded The Rudy Agency, which represents the full range of fiction and non-fiction.
Maryann holds an MA in speech and drama from the Catholic University of America, is a member of The Authors Guild, and maintains a certification in personal training with the American Council on Exercise.
