Menopause for Dummies
by Marcia L. Jones, Theresa Eichenwald, Nancy W. Hall
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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 show more 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. show lessTags
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Nancy W. Hall, a doctoral candidate at Yale University, has published many articles and books about child health and development and family policy.
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- Menopause for Dummies
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- Nonfiction, Health & Wellness, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 612.665 — Applied science & technology Medicine & health Human Body Systems Reproduction; Development; Maturation Period of Full Development
- LCC
- RG186 .J66 — Medicine Gynecology and Obstetrics Gynecology and obstetrics Functional and systemic disorders. Endocrine gynecology
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- Dutch, English
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