Menopause for Dummies - Paperback

by Marcia L. Jones (Author), Theresa Eichenwald (Author), Nancy W. Hall (Author)

A comprehensive and practical guide for women of all ages to gain a clear view of the physical, mental, and emotional changes related to menopause

Although menopause is a natural and inevitable stage in every woman's life, its physical, mental, and emotional manifestations can vary greatly from one person to the next. Add the conflicting "expert" information about the benefits, risks, and side effects to which women are exposed on a daily basis, and it's easy to see many women find it difficult to make informed choices about how to deal with their menopausal symptoms.

Authored by a team of acknowledged experts in treating menopausal symptoms, Menopause For Dummies provides you with all the information you need to stay in control every step of the way. In plain English, it explains the role menopause plays in a variety of common health problems, such as osteoporosis, stroke, and heart disease. It walks you through proven measures for minimizing your risk of developing complications, including diet and exercise, stress management, hormone replacement, and other techniques. And this no-nonsense guide gives you authoritative, up-to-the-minute coverage of:

• How to identify pre-menopause (perimenopause) and what it means
• The stages of menopause
• How menopause can affect your body, emotions, and libido
• The latest facts about hormone replacement therapy
• The pros and cons of various alternative treatments
• The best ways of handling hot flashes
• Easing symptoms with diet and exercise
• Preventing bone loss
• Helpful lifestyle changes

This book has four top ten lists to provide even more ways of navigating the changes you'll experience throughout menopause--exposing common myths about menopause, giving you the scoop on medical tests you might need, kicking around ideas to kick-start or rejuvenate your exercise routine, and tempting you with fabulous healthy foods (because eating healthy doesn't have to be boring).

Additionally, the book has a glossary and a list of resources to find more information about menopause, hormones, and related conditions. With Menopause For Dummies in your corner, you'll have a kinder, gentler "change of life."

Front Jacket

Ease symptoms with diet and fitness tips

Understand and cope with your body's changes

This authoritative and reassuring guide gives you up-to-date information on ways menopause affects your body, your emotions, and your libido. It reveals the latest facts about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), as well as alternative treatments, ways to manage stress, and the effects of the thyroid on menopause. You'll cope with the changes better and better enjoy life!

THE DUMMIES WAY

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Online cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fu

Discover how to

• Handle hot flashes
• Prevent bone loss
• Evaluate current therapy options
• Identify perimenopause
• Make smarter lifestyle choices

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Author Biography

Marcia L. Jones was a freelance writer for more than 20 years.

Theresa Eichenwald, M.D., is an internist with experience in caring for menopausal women.

Nancy W. Hall has written extensively on health, pregnancy, and child development for over 18 years.