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Menopause confidential : a doctor reveals the secrets to thriving through midlife
\"An authoritative guide to understanding and navigating the hormonal changes and health issues women experience in midlife and beyond, from one of the leading medical experts in the field. The physical changes that occur after women turn forty are unavoidable--and can be unnerving. Menopause affects every aspect of life--from sex and sleep to mood and mental clarity to weight and body temperature. While there are a number of resources available, many are confusing and contradictory. Now, Manhattan gynecologist Dr. Tara Allmen, an experienced, nationally board-certified menopause practitioner and the recipient of the 2015 Doctor's Choice National Award for Obstetrics & Gynecology, shares her knowledge to help women be their happiest and healthiest, and turn this challenging time into an exciting one. Written in her effervescent yet assured voice, Menopause Confidential provides simple strategies and cutting-edge information on: hormonal changes and the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause; the health risks associated with midlife--from cutting through the conflicting opinions and advice about health screenings (Do I really need a colonoscopy? How often should I get a mammogram?) to common medical conditions, such as osteoporosis; various remedies, both allopathic and natural, to combat symptoms and empower women to make the best choices for their individual needs; practical tips and resources for mitigating the effects of menopause. Fifty-one-year-old Dr. Allmen knows firsthand what women are going through, and shares stories of her own personal travails and solutions. Women can't turn back the clock, but they can take control of their health and flourish in midlife. Menopause Confidential encourages them to be informed, be proactive, and be their greatest selves\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Turning point : the myths and realities of menopause
The thirteen million women now between the ages of forty-five and fifty-four have focused attention on menopause as a major health issue and greatly increased the demand for information on this once taboo topic. In Turning Point, biologist and author, Sue Furman puts menopause into perspective as one of many hormone-driven events in the continuum of a woman's physical and emotional growth. At about age eight, estrogen levels slowly rise and initiate the transformation of a young girl into a young woman. The hormone-regulated reproductive phase of life is punctuated at the beginning by menarche, the first of many menstrual periods and at the end by menopause, the mast menstrual period. Hormones play many roles, sometimes even swaying a woman's choice of Mr. Right. Estrogen alone influences at least 300 body functions including memory, bone growth, and the health of arteries and capillaries. Levels of this seemingly ubiquitous hormone begin to decline at about age 35, then drop abruptly around the time of menopause promoting a myriad of symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, palpitations, mood swings, fuzzy vision, migraine headaches, and incontinence. Turning Point tells readers exactly what is happening when these symptoms occur and how to alleviate or cope with them. Furman notes that the most serious consequence of decreased estrogen is a woman's increased risk for osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and even Alzheimer's disease. Restoring lost estrogen with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can substantially decrease these health risks for some, but a discussion of the pros and cons of HRT points out that it is not for everyone. Finally, Furman discusses how simple life-style choices like good nutrition, moderate exercise, and not smoking can have a significant impact on the menopause transition. Turning Point debunks the many myths
and fears surrounding menopause, by providing women with easy-to-grasp, reliable information that will allow them to question physicians with authority, understand their answers, and take an active role in treatment. In short, the book helps women retain the peace of mind--and sense of humor--that can make menopause a healthy experience.
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Hormone Use in Menopause & Male Andropause
This book, by two of the most distinguished figures in fertility and reproduction research, answers all the most common questions about menopause and andropause, and hormone resupplement therapy (HRT) for menopausal women. It offers explanations of all aspects of this subject, presenting balanced and reliable information about benefits, risks, and prospects for this field. Segal invented Norplant, the first long-term implantable contraceptive, and as the leader of Reproductive Biology at the Population Council, he orchestrated and coordinated the research and trials leading to basically every new contraceptive introduced over a period of about 25 years. Mastroianni did more than anyone else to develop in vitro fertizilation as a viable treatment option, and was for many years the chairman of the largest department of obstetrics and gynecology, and the director of the most successful IVF clinic. This book is unique in including coverage of the climacteric in men.
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The Yale Guide to Women’s Reproductive Health
This book is for every woman who has wished for an unhurried, personal conversation with a sympathetic doctor who will answer her questions about reproductive health. Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, a gynecologist practicing for more than 25 years, presents a complete and up-to-date guide to a healthy reproductive system for women in their teens through middle age.With warmth and understanding, Dr. Minkin and coauthor Carol V. Wright respond to questions about the gynecological issues that concern women today, including sexual activity, contraception, and family planning. Readers ofThe Yale Guide to Women's Reproductive Healthwill learn how the female body works, what problems may arise, and what solutions are available-in short, they will become better prepared to participate in their own health care and to make healthy decisions.
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