Menopause Uncovered

"Let your menopause journey be a time of self-discovery." Are you ready to take control of your menopause experience? Look no further than Menopause Uncovered - Taking Control of Your Change. This comprehensive guide is the ultimate resource for women who want to understand and navigate this important transition with confidence. From the basics of what menopause is and the stages you can expect to go through, to the nitty-gritty details of hormonal changes and physical symptoms, we cover all the bases. You'll learn about the emotional and mental health challenges that can come with menopause, like mood swings, anxiety, and cognitive changes, as well as the impact on sleep, weight, and overall health. But it's not all about the physical changes - we also cover the social and work-life balance aspects of menopause, like navigating friendships and relationships, building a support network, and seeking accommodations at work. Plus, we'll explore the various treatment options available, from hormone replacement therapy to natural remedies like acupuncture and herbal supplements. And if you're not going through menopause yourself but want to support a loved one who is, we've got you covered there too. We'll provide tips on how to communicate effectively, offer support and encouragement, and understand the menopause experience from their perspective. But what really sets Menopause Uncovered apart is its focus on taking control of your change. You'll learn how to prepare for menopause, from maintaining overall wellness to seeking preventive healthcare, and how to cope with the emotional impact of this transition. Plus, we'll providepractical tips for managing symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness, as well as strategies for weight management, exercise, and nutrition. And it's not just about managing symptoms - Menopause Uncovered also covers important topics like menopause and heart health, breast health, and even oral and eye health. You'll learn about the impact of menopause on these areas and what you can do to maintain your overall health and well-being. But don't worry, we won't leave out the fun stuff, like managing hot flashes, sexuality changes, and even hair loss. And with chapters on complementary and alternative therapies, preparing for doctor visits, and building resilience and self-compassion, Menopause Uncovered truly covers all the bases. So whether you're just starting to experience perimenopause, in the throes of full-on menopause, or beyond, Menopause Uncovered has everything you need to take control of your change and navigate this transition with grace and confidence. So grab a copy today and join the millions of women who are ready to take control of their menopause experience!Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Menopause What is menopause? The stages of menopause Signs and symptoms Hormonal Changes During Menopause Estrogen and progesterone fluctuations The role of hormones in menopause symptoms The endocrine system and menopause Physical Symptoms of Menopause Hot flashes Night sweats Vaginal dryness Emotional and Mental Health During Menopause Mood swings Anxiety and depression Cognitive changes Sleep Disturbances and Menopause Insomnia Restless leg syndrome Tips for better sleep Menopause and Weight Gain Hormones and metabolism Healthy weight management strategies Exercise for menopause Nutrition for Menopause Essential nutrients for menopausal women Foods to avoid during menopause Dietary supplements Managing Hot Flashes and Night Sweats Triggers and prevention Cooling techniques Lifestyle changes Menopause and Sexuality Libido changes Painful intercourse Intimacy and relationship challenges Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Benefits and risks Types of HRT Alternatives to HRT Natural Remedies for Menopause Herbal supplements Acupuncture Yoga and meditation Menopause and Osteoporosis Bone health during menopause Risk factors and prevention Osteoporosis treatment options Menopause and Heart Health Cardiovascular risk factors Prevention strategies Heart-healthy lifestyle choices Menopause and Mental Health Coping with mood swings Managing stress Mindfulness and meditation techniques Menopause and Hair Loss Hormones and hair growth Treatment options Hair care tips Menopause and Skin Changes Hormonal effects on skin Skin care during menopause Anti-aging strategies Menopause and Urinary Health Incontinence Urinary tract infections Pelvic floor exercises Menopause and Breast Health Breast changes during menopause Mammogram guidelines Breast cancer prevention Coping with Early Menopause Causes of premature menopause Emotional impact Postmenopausal Health Maintaining overall wellness Preventive healthcare Life after menopause Supporting a Loved One Through Menopause Understanding the menopause experience Communication tips How to offer support and encouragement Menopause and Exercise The importance of physical activity Best exercises for menopause Staying motivated Menopause and Your Social Life Navigating friendships and relationships Building a support network Managing social situations Work-Life Balance During Menopause Managing stress at work Seeking accommodations Balancing career and self-care Complementary and Alternative Therapies Aromatherapy Massage therapy Homeopathy Preparing for Doctor Visits Choosing a healthcare provider What to expect during appointments Questions to ask your doctor Menopause and Your Emotional Well-Being Accepting and embracing change Building resilience Practicing self-compassion Perimenopause: The Transition to Menopause Understanding perimenopause Symptoms and management Preparing for menopause Menopause and Oral Health Gum disease and menopause Dental care during menopause Preventing oral health problems Menopause and Eye Health Hormones and vision changes Common eye conditions Tips for maintaining eye health Menopause and Digestive Health Hormonal effects on digestion Managing gastrointestinal symptoms Diet and lifestyle tips Have Questions / Comments? 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For Ellen Dolgen, menopause education is a mission. Spurred by her own experience struggling with the symptoms of menopause, Dolgen has devoted the last ten years of her life to helping other women during this often difficult time. While she’s not a doctor or scientist, she’s “talked the talk” with countless menopause experts, so that she can “walk the menopause walk” with you and share the keys to this menopause kingdom. Together with her son, Jack, she created this new, comprehensive guide to all things menopause—the symptoms, the treatments, the long-range effects on a woman’s health. Dolgen shares the expertise of numerous specialists to replace confusion and embarrassment with medically sound solutions, presented in an entertaining and informative way. You’ll find detailed descriptions and treatments for the symptoms you or your loved one may experience, from hot flashes and mood swings to mental fogginess and loss of libido, and lots more in between. In addition to sharing the latest research and proven treatments, Dolgen offers guidance to finding a menopause specialist who’s right for you, and she provides a clear explanation of what tests to ask for. You’ll also learn about the latest studies on hormone replacement as well as alternative therapies and remedies. Finally, Dolgen shares the real-life experiences of women—and those who love them—as they traverse the crazy ups and downs of perimenopause and menopause. Her motto is: Suffering in silence is OUT! Reaching out is IN!

In this scholarly compilation of a major event in the life of every woman, editor Ruth Formanek has adopted an avowedly multidisciplinary mandate: to illuminate menopause as both an event and a stage of life by gathering together a variety of discipline-specific meanings and research perspectives. The result is an admirably comprehensive study that not only charts the premodern meanings of menopause, but proceeds to examine menopause from current biomedical, endocrinological, culutral, and psychological perspectives. Ample attention is give to the psychosocial influences on menopause and to cross-cultural variations in the experience of, and life adjustments that follow, menopause. Societal and familial attitudes toward menopausal women are also explored through an examination of women in classical and modern literature. Clinical contributions review psychoanalytic perspectives on menopause, elucidate the individual meanings of the menopausal experience uncovered in therapy, and consider male views of menopausal women. Collectively, the contributors to this volume remedy the scant attention menopause has heretofore received in the psychological and psychotherapeutic literature. They not only explore the range of issues associated with menopause, but address these issues in the context of the various myths and superstitions about menopause that have endured over the centuries. Essential reading for students of human development, gender issues, and women's studies, The Meanings of Menopause is, for helping professionals, an invaluable source book on a life event fraught with psychological significance.

[This] is by far the most wise and thought provoking book on menopause that I have ever read. It is must reading for every woman who dares to meet the challenges of menopause fully and consciously. Christiane Northrup, M.D. This volume presents a holistic, theoretical framework for understanding menopause as a major developmental event in women's lives. Rather than an unpleasant phase to be endured or alleviated, Marian Van Eyk McCain views menopause as an empowering experience that women can use for personal growth. Artfully interweaving her research, years of clinical experience, and her personal perceptions of menopause to create an inspiring new vision of the change of life. She goes well beyond a discussion of hormones and hot flashes to uncover the deep emotional and spiritual significance of this time in women's lives. This book is not only about change on a personal or physical level but in society as well. McCain lays out historical and cross-cultural beliefs about menstruation and menopause and the attitudes surrounding them (from taboos to reverence) and points out that in our modern society women most often either try to ignore or make it through this essential period of womanhood in order to compete in a man's world on male terms. In tune with recent feminist thought, the author says there is a new womanpower emerging, which means that it is time for women to honor their natural cycles. There is no other book that combines the insights, inspiration, and wealth of information contained in this work. It is an important book for the alternative-minded baby-boom generation who are seeking new ways to approach middle age.

How To Cope with Male Menopause - The Andropause Mystery Revealed is all about the controversial subject of male menopause or “andropause”. It discusses in detail what is male menopause, male menopause symptoms, male menopause treatment, andropause, HRT or hormone replacement therapy, and hormone imbalance.Women may not be the only ones who suffer the effects of changing hormones. Some doctors are noticing that men are reporting some of the same symptoms that women experience in perimenopause and menopause. The medical community is debating whether or not men really do go through a well-defined menopause. Doctors say that men receiving hormone therapy with testosterone have reported relief of some of the symptoms associated with so-called male menopause. Because men do not go through a well-defined period referred to as menopause, some doctors refer to this problem as androgen (testosterone) decline in the aging male -- or what some people call low testosterone. Men do experience a decline in the production of the male hormone testosterone with aging, but this also occurs with conditions such as diabetes.Get all of the facts in “How To Cope with Male Menopause - The Andropause Mystery Revealed”!

A new and demographically significant generation of women as young as 35 is facing perimenopause and menopause – but not like our mothers or grandmothers did. We are hungry for information and keen to talk candidly about everything: sex, mental health, self-image, alcohol, how menopause affects our stressful working lives, relationships, fertility and families – and what we can do about it. Author Niki Bezzant has more than 20 years' experience writing and speaking about health and nutrition. In this book, she shares all the latest research and advice, giving readers real information they can use on everything from recognizing and understanding common symptoms like mood changes, weight gain, low libido, erratic and heavy periods, hot flushes and insomnia, to managing mental health, sexuality and relationships, exercise and nutrition tips. She explains which natural and medical treatments actually work and how to get the best help, with a healthy side-serve of humour, calling out sexism, snake-oil and bullshit along the way. This Changes Everything includes menopause stories from well-known NZ women including Robyn Malcolm, Carol Hirschfeld and Michele A'Court, plus real talk from hundreds of NZ women, based on the author’s wide-ranging online survey and expert information from menopause specialists and doctors, to answer the questions women most want answered. This is a must-have guide to perimenopause, menopause, midlife and beyond for every woman – the symptoms, the solutions and the stuff that really works. Topics covered include: What’s happening to me? When menopause happens early Hormones 101 HRT, MHT and other treatments Hot flushes, night sweats, weight gain, migraines, memory and other physical symptoms Anxiety, panic attacks, self-image and other psychological symptoms Sex, libido and relationships Health after the menopause Diet and nutrition Exercise Sleep Bloating and gut health Lifestyle changes Menopause for men: a cheat sheet Taking back the power: a menopause action plan And much more.

Provides valuable new information on menopause and how women should approach it in a handbook that offers sound guidance for women dealing with the physical and emotional health issues surrounding menopause, covering such topics as hormone relacement therapy, PMS, treatments for the symptoms of menopause, osteoporosis, cancer prevention, and sexuality. Original.

First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.