The Little Book Of Menopause

In the first edition of this important bestselling book, praised by Newsday as “the bible for a whole generation of menopausal women,” renowned physician and pioneering women’s health advocate Dr. Susan Love warned about the potential dangers of the long-term prescription of hormone replacement therapy. Her insightful words of caution have been backed up by the stunning results of the recent studies on hormone replacement. In this revised edition, Dr. Love offers a remarkably clear set of guidelines as to what the studies have shown about the risks regarding heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, and other conditions, and what effect hormone therapy has on osteoporosis. She offers definitive expert advice about whether or not to go on hormone replacement therapy and, if so, for how long, as well as how to taper off hormones; and she introduces the alternative methods for treating the symptoms of menopause. Dr. Love stresses that menopause is not a disease that needs to be cured—it is a natural life stage, and every woman ought to choose her own mix of options for coping with symptoms. A questionnaire about your own health history and life preferences helps you develop a program that will best fit your unique needs. With clarity and compassion, she walks you through every option for both the short and the long term, including: • lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, and stress management) • alternative therapies (including herbs and homeopathic remedies) • available medications other than hormones

Vajayjay. Lady bits. Notorious V.A.G. It’s time we talked about vaginas. This pocket- sized book is here to debunk the myths and help you gain a better understanding of everything you were never taught, including: • The amazing things the vagina does from puberty to menopause • Advice on the most common complaints and how best to alleviate them • The vagina in pop culture–from the page to the stage This succinct and celebratory guide separates fact from fiction and will change the way you think and talk about your wonder down under.

The Complete Guide for Women Deeply optimistic, reassuring, and essential, the book the North American Menopause Society called “required reading” is now revised and updated, with over 20 percent new material that incorporates the latest medical findings, cutting-edge research, and best-practices advice. Expertly separating fact from fiction in the latest “breakthrough” medical studies, it shows you what to pay attention to, and what you can ignore. Learn about the role of hormones and the latest advances in hormone therapy. The truth about hot flashes and how to deal with getting one at work. The impact of menopause on sexuality and how to manage an up-and-down libido. There are chapters on heart health (how to protect it), moods (how to ride them out), and exercise (how to stretch without strain). And finally, why this period of life can be a natural springboard to staying healthy, feeling great, and looking beautiful for the next act of your life. Your Questions, Your Answers: Is it possible that I could get another period after more than a year without one? Losing weight at midlife feels like an uphill battle—what’s the healthiest approach? How do I perform a breast self-exam? Is hormone therapy necessary—and if so, which one is right for me? How effective are Kegel exercises, and how do I do them? I’m starting to get adult acne—is this normal?

Menopause management now is an evidence-based, structured, and formal aspect of medicine. Based upon ongoing research and clinical education from the North American Menopause Society and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, practice protocols now are able to address the care of women who are either entering menopause (the menopause transition) or are in menopause. Unfortunately, for many women, the diagnosis of breast cancer creates many obstacles to menopause management leading patients to seek advice from their gynecologists. Fortunately, new insights into these cancer-related questions allow gynecologists to understand these concerns and serve as part of the cancer-care team. In this latest contribution to our Little Book of Menopause series, essays and chapters by members of the cancer care team address these questions. Where does communication between care provider and patient break down? The trauma of being diagnosed with breast cancer is amplified if the surgeon, oncologist, and radiologist-oncologist complete their work but fail to address menopausal care. These women struggle with hot flashes, mood swings, pain on intercourse, depression, and marital conflict, but when seeking professional help, they often are confronted by the phrase "no hormones for you." Most women, especially menopausal women, struggle with questions about breast cancer. How should I be screened? Is genetic counseling important for me and my family? What is the relationship of estrogen to breast cancer? And why is breast cancer divided into types, and for what purpose? Apart from those women who are made anxious about the general topic itself, becoming a breast cancer survivor often involves menopause. Yet, every woman experiencing breast cancer care that is complicated by menopausal symptoms only wants to feel normal. She asks how to be treated for menopausal symptoms. She also may be haunted by concerns about the psychology of living with breast cancer, the role of her partner, her response to lymphedema and cognitive impairment (chemobrain), her need for exercise, and the challenge of sleep. Or, she may want clarification of how to preserve her reproductive capabilities during treatments, risks of a pregnancy after breast cancer, and whether breastfeeding is possible.

Menopause. Every woman walks through this hormonal lava pit of remorse and chicken wing cravings, yet few of us are offered a warning about the perils, let alone a survival guide. Following the success of The Girl in the Gold Bikini, author Dana Goldstein is throwing back the curtain on the most challenging years of a woman's life. Holding nothing back, the author brings her unique sense of humour to her menopausal journey, sharing stories of hair growing where it shouldn't, erotic dreams that leave her shaken for days and her struggle to stop herself from killing her beloved husband. Murder on My Mind will make you laugh out loud while while making you feel better about the chaos of your own menopausal journey.

Forget everything you ever thought you knew about Menopause and read this book! Midlife women's health expert Dr. Soma Mandal takes a light-hearted approach to discussing everything you need to know about menopause but were too shy to ask. From hot flashes to fitting into those skinny jeans; from night sweats, mood swings and bald spots - to hormone therapy, wrinkles and low self-esteem. Dr. Mandal has you covered in this easy-to-read, light-hearted yet medically comprehensive discussion of menopause. Included is an in-depth discussion on the latest in natural therapies (including Ayurvedic treatments), what works and what to avoid, as well as a special chapter on menopause considerations for women of color. "Dear Menopause, I Do Not Fear You" will have you laughing out loud, feeling empowered and ready to grab life with both hands! An inspirational must-read for women everywhere!