Menopause 50 Things You Need To Know

Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know by Felice Gersh,Alexis Perella Pdf

Discover what happens to your body during the three stages of menopause Understanding the why and how of menopause empowers you to shape your own journey during this important transition. This book is an honest, accurate guide to menopause and how it impacts your body. It's full of information that prepares you for what may lie ahead and helps you handle any health concerns you may have. This menopause book can help you: Know what to expect--Learn about the three stages of menopause, 50 of the most common symptoms, why they occur, and the best ways to support yourself as your body changes. Understand the science--Find research-supported facts and practical advice to help you navigate the ups and downs of perimenopause, early menopause, and late menopause. Find an inclusive approach--Discover concise and practical guidance that gives you the tools to approach menopause in a way that feels right to you and your body. Take control of your menopause journey with help from this practical guide.

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): Menopause by John R. Lee,Virginia Hopkins Pdf

Arguing that giving estrogen replacement therapy to women after menopause is medically the wrong thing to do, Lee suggests that natural progesterone can prevent most of the unpleasant side effects of menopause, including osteoporosis and weight gain.

The Menopause Book by Barbara Kantrowitz,Pat Wingert Pdf

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 For Dummies by Dr. Sarah Brewer,Dr. Marcia L. Jones,Dr. Theresa Eichenwald Pdf

Every woman experiences the menopause in different ways, so you need to know what to expect in order to help yourself. This book explains the various stages of the menopause, including the perimenopause, and helps you understand how it can affect your body and your emotions. It evaluates all the options available—including HRT and explains what treatment and lifestyle changes will help you stay healthy and happy. With in-depth coverage of HRT, covering new developments and weighing up the risks and benefits, advice on adopting an holistic approach to managing the symptoms and side effects including conventional medicine, and alternatives, diet and lifestyle changes, Menopause For Dummies will help you make the right decisions and stay in control.

Mayo Clinic The Menopause Solution by Stephanie S. Faubion Pdf

Confront menopause symptoms such as weight gain, mood swings, and low sex drive with clear advice from a trusted source.

Mayo Clinic The Menopause Solution is the definitive guide to making your life change a positive one. Drawing on the latest information, leading women's health expert Dr. Stephanie Faubion covers common questions, lifestyle strategies, and treatment options.

Unlike other books, Mayo Clinic The Menopause Solution is comprehensive, easy to navigate, and authoritative.

Features include:

• A complete look at what happens to your body before, during, and after menopause.
• Up-to-date information on over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements, and hormone therapy
• Sidebars, lists, and summaries to make finding information a cinch

Dr. Faubion knows that what works for one woman doesn't necessarily work for another. In approachable terms, she presents a balanced, unbiased overview of what to expect in midlife and beyond. You'll find accurate information on perimenopause, premature menopause, menopause symptoms, long-term effects of estrogen loss, and a wide variety of therapies to enhance health.

Professional, accessible, and essential for any woman entering menopause, Mayo Clinic The Menopause Solution offers everything you need to take charge of your own health and get the best care from your doctor.

Could It Be the Perimenopause? by Laurie Ashner,Steven R Goldstein Pdf

Gail Sheehy in the Silent Passage called menopause the calm after the storm. This book is about the storm itself. Much is known about the menopause, its symptoms and effects on women's lives but very litle has been mentioned so far on the decade leading up to the menopause during which time ovulation decreases and ostrogen levels are destablising. Every women experiences it yet it is one of the least understood, most misdiagnosed and most confounding stages in a women's life. Could it be. . . . . Perimenopause? outlines the symptoms - both psychological and physical - which are a direct result of this hormone imbalance and shows how best to combat them. It gives you the facts you need to make clear choices about medicinal and natural therapies and it teaches you about following a healthy lifestyle -such as diet, nutrition, excerise and vitamins - that you can start today and that will bring about far-reaching ramifications for your future overall health. Could it be. . . . . Perimenopause is essential reading for all women.

Next Level by Stacy T. Sims, PhD,Selene Yeager Pdf

A comprehensive, physiology-based guide to peak performance for active women approaching or experiencing menopause—from the author of Roar, renowned exercise and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy Sims For active women, menopause hits hard. Overnight, your body doesn’t feel like the one you know and love anymore—you’re battling new symptoms, might be gaining weight, losing endurance and strength, and taking longer to bounce back from workouts that used to be easy. The things that have always kept you fit and healthy just seem to stop working the way they used to. But menopause doesn’t have to be the end of you kicking ass at the gym, on the trail, in the saddle, or wherever you work out. Once you understand your physiology, you can work with it—not against it—to optimize your performance. That’s where Stacy Sims, PhD comes in. In Next Level, you’ll learn the underlying causes of menopause: the hormonal changes that are causing all the symptoms you’re feeling, and their impact on your wellness and performance. Then, what you really came for—what to do about it. Inside you’ll find science-backed advice about training, nutrition, sleep and recovery and supplements, as well as sample exercise routines, meal plans, macronutrient planning charts, and case studies from real women Stacy has coached through the transition. It’s the ultimate guide to navigating the Next Level.

The Change Before the Change by Laura Corio Pdf

The Essential Book for Every Woman Over 35 You’re in the prime of life. As far as you know, menopause could be years away. So why is your body sending you such weird messages? Women today can’t afford to lose time and energy to the common, but often misdiagnosed, symptoms of perimenopause — from mood swings and stubborn extra pounds to hot flashes and insomnia — that precedemenopause by as much as a decade. In this lively and solution-packed book, renowned ob/gyn Dr. Laura Corio provides all the information you need to take charge of your physical and emotional well-being: • Hormone treatment before menopause, including all the new, natural, and low-dose forms that are making this a safe choice for more women • Herbs, soy, and other alternative therapies that are backed by solid medical research • How perimenopause affects fertility — and what to do if you want to get pregnant • How your skin, hair, and nails reflect deeper changes — and how to make them vibrant again • Ways to combat cancer fears — and what tests you absolutely must have • Whether a high-protein diet is right for you — and what vitamins and minerals you should be taking • What to do now to protect your breasts, uterus, bones, and heart in the years to come • Diet and exercises to prevent or minimize symptoms, and much more!

The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter Pdf

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER In her follow-up to the #1 bestseller The Vagina Bible, Dr. Jen Gunter, Canadian OB/GYN and the internet's most fearless advocate for women's health, brings us empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective, and expert advice. The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women's bodies, and it's no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond. Menopause is not a disease--it's a planned change, like puberty. And just like puberty, we should be educated on what's to come years in advance, rather than the current practice of leaving people on their own with bothersome symptoms and too much conflicting information. Knowing what is happening, why, and what to do about it is both empowering and reassuring. Frank and funny, Dr. Jen debunks misogynistic attitudes and challenges the over-mystification of menopause to reveal everything you really need to know about: * Perimenopause * Hot flashes * Sleep disruption * Sex and libido * Depression and mood changes * Skin and hair issues * Outdated therapies * Breast health * Weight and muscle mass * Health maintenance screening * And much more! Filled with practical tips, useful information and startling insights, this essential guide will revolutionize how women experience menopause--and show them how their lives can be even better for it.

50 Things You Need to Know About Periods by Claire Baker Pdf

An essential, accessible resource championing period positivity It's time to talk about periods. Women are taught not to discuss them in public; the subject is still rife with stigma and shame. In this book, Claire shares 50 life skills to help understand the internal rhythm that women move through each month(ish). It allows the reader to discover the tools they need to work with their body, rather than pushing against it, and ultimately sync social life, exercise, self-care, holidays, budgeting, projects, and sex life around each phase of the menstrual cycle to enhance well-being. Brimming with clear instructions, self-care strategies, honest stories, and current research, this empowering book at once reassures, educates, and amuses.

What Fresh Hell Is This? by Heather Corinna Pdf

What to Expect When You’re Not Expected to Expect Anything Anymore Did you see the title and flame-filled cover of this book, and did your weary, sweaty, confused, and exasperated soul scream, That one! That is the book for me!!? If so, I’d first like to extend my deepest sympathies, an ice pack, and some of these very helpful edibles. If it’s three in the morning as you’re reading this, as it may well be, you likely want those more than a book. But since I can’t really give you the other stuff, I can at least offer you this book. . . . Perimenopause and menopause experiences are as unique as all of us who move through them. While there’s no one-size-fits-all, Heather Corinna tells you what can happen and what you can do to take care of yourself, all the while busting pernicious myths, offering real self-care tips—the kind that won’t break the bank or your soul—and running the gamut from hot flashes to hormone therapy. With big-tent, practical, clear information and support, and inclusive of so many who have long been left out of the discussion—people with disabilities; queer, transgender, nonbinary, and other gender-diverse people; BIPOC; working class and other folks—What Fresh Hell Is This? is the cooling pillow and empathetic best friend to help you through the fire.

Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause by Dr Louise Newson Pdf

*** #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *** 'Immensely helpful...a tome of medical knowledge. I'm mildly obsessed by Louise Newson. Buy the book!' Davina McCall 'What a brilliant, helpful and straight-forward guide to menopause. I wish I could have had it when I first had symptoms, it would have made a huge difference to me' Louise Minchin 'This book is indispensable. Keep it by your bedside. It will transform your life. Dr Louise is a miracle worker' Lorraine Kelly Take charge of your menopause and feel great Dr Louise Newson is the UK's leading menopause specialist, and she's determined to help women thrive during the menopause. Despite being something that almost every woman will experience at some point in their lives, misdiagnosis, misinformation and stigma are commonplace. In Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause, Dr Newson will demystify the menopause and show why every woman should be perimenopause aware, regardless of their age. Drawing on new research and empowering patient stories from a diverse range of women who have struggled to secure adequate treatment and correct diagnosis, Dr Newson will equip you with expert advice on: · Common and 'taboo' symptoms to look out for · HRT treatment options · Going through an early menopause · Getting a good night sleep · Optimising your nutrition in the menopause · Exercising for a better menopause · Your mental health during the menopause Dr Newson empowers women to confidently take charge of their health and their changing bodies. It's never too early to learn about the perimenopause or menopause and this essential book will equip you with everything you need to know. ******* Dr Louise Newson is donating 10% of all royalties she receives for the book to The Menopause Charity. Part of the Penguin Life Experts series.

Second Spring by Kate Codrington Pdf

The ultimate positive, practical guide to menopause.

50 Things You Need to Know about Diabetes by Kathleen Stanley Pdf

Why make diabetes harder than it has to be? 50 Things You Need to Know About Diabetes explains what you need to know about diabetes care, eating right, and staying healthy. It cuts through the confusion, jargon, and conflicting information with lighthearted, simple advice on eating right, exercising, and staying healthy.

The Wisdom of Menopause by Christiane Northrup, M.D. Pdf

Dr. Christiane Northrup’s #1 New York Times bestseller The Wisdom of Menopause has inspired more than a million women with a dramatically new vision of midlife—and will continue to do so for generations to come. As Dr. Northrup has championed, the "change" is not simply a collection of physical symptoms to be "fixed," but a mind-body revolution that brings the greatest opportunity for growth since adolescence. The choices a woman makes now—from the quality of her relationships to the quality of her diet—have the power to secure vibrant health and well-being for the rest of her life. Now completely revised, this groundbreaking classic draws on the current research and medical advances in women’s health, and includes: • a new section on sex after 50—and how, if need be, you can rejuvenate your sex life; • updated mammogram guidelines—and how thermography improves breast health; • the latest on the glycemic index, optimal blood sugar levels, and ways to prevent diabetes; • dietary guidelines revealing that hidden sugar—not dietary fat—is the main culprit in heart disease, cancer, and obesity; • all you need to know about perimenopause and why it’s critical to your well-being; • a vital program for ensuring pelvic health during and after menopause; • strategies to combat osteoporosis and strengthen bones for life. With this trusted resource, Dr. Christiane Northrup shows that women can make menopause a time of personal empowerment—emerging wiser, healthier, and stronger in both mind and body than ever before.