The Menopause Book - Softcover

Wingert, Pat; Kantrowitz, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761155988 ISBN 13: 9780761155980

Verlag: Workman Publishing, 2009

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The critics raved: "Dr. Spock for aging women…extremely well researched and presents cutting-edge science in a readable and comprehensive way. An excellent reference."The North American Menopause Society.

Sympathetic, very readable, comprehensive...I highly recommend this excellent guide."Isaac Schiff, M.D., Harvard Medical School.

Required reading for women wanting to maximize the second halves of their lives."Wulf H. Utian, M.D., Ph.D., founder and executive director, The North American Menopause Society.

"Bravo! This book should be a birthday gift for every 40-year-old (actually, probably earlier)." Barb Malat, CPNP, PA-C, co-chair, Menopause and Hormone Therapy Committee, Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.

Originally published in 2007 as Is It Hot in Here? Or Is It Me?, The Menopause Book is the all-in-one bible for women approaching or experiencing menopause. Completely revised and updated with a compelling, authoritative new look, the latest medical findings and advice, and a straightforward new title, The Menopause Book incorporates the most cutting-edge research on hormones and hormone therapy; hot flashes; heart disease and stroke; breast cancer in older women; and the subtle symptoms of ovarian cancer.  It also discusses new findings on why it's hard for menopausal women to lose weight; osteoporosis and estrogen; the interplay between migraines and hormones; panic attacks; and more. Of all the books on the market, this is the soundestbased on science, the material is vetted by top authorities in the field, the facts are up to date, the writing engaging, the tone upbeat. It's the essential guide for every woman who wants to take charge of her health.

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Deeply optimistic, reassuring, and essential, the book the North American Menopause Society called required reading is now completely revised and updated. It covers: the role of hormones and the latest advances in hormone therapy. The truth about hot flashes and how to deal with one in the middle of a meeting. The impact of menopause on sexuality and how to counteract a wavering libido. New findings on why its difficult for menopausal women to lose weight. There are chapters on memory (how to protect it), moods (how to ride them out), and sleep (how to get what you need). 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.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Workman Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0761155988
• ISBN 13: 9780761155980
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 608
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