Product Description

Although menopause is a natural and inevitable stage in every woman’s life, its physical, mental, and emotional manifestations can vary greatly from one person to the next. Add to this all of the conflicting “expert” information about the benefits, risks, and side effects to which women are exposed on a daily basis, and it’s easy to see why most find it difficult to make informed choices about how to deal with their menopausal symptoms.

Authored by a team of acknowledged experts in treating menopausal symptoms, Menopause For Dummies arms you with all the information you need to stay in control every step of the way. In plain English, it explains the role menopause plays in a variety of common health problems, such as osteoporosis, stroke, and heart disease. It walks you through proven measures for minimizing your risk of developing complications through including diet and exercise, stress management, hormone replacement, and other techniques. And it arms you with authoritative, up-to-the-minute coverage of:

• Premenopause how to identify it and what it means
• The stages of menopause
• How menopause can affect your body, emotions, and libido
• The latest facts about hormone replacement therapy
• The pros and cons of various alternative treatments
• The best ways of handling hot flashes
• Easing symptoms with diet and exercise
• Preventing bone loss
• Helpful lifestyle changes

With Menopause For Dummies in your corner you’ll have a kinder, gentler “change of life.”

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Product Details

Publisher	For Dummies
ISBN	0470053437
Format	Paperback
Author	Marcia L. Jones PhD,Theresa Eichenwald MD,Nancy W. Hall
EAN	9780470053430
Label	For Dummies
Edition	2
Dewey Decimal Number	612.665
Studio	For Dummies
Number Of Pages	384
Title	Menopause For Dummies
Publication Date	2006-12-06
Manufacturer	For Dummies

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Customer Reviews

The greatest book

Review by Kathy, 2010-08-06

My sister told me about this book before she died .....she said it was the greatest book she ever bought and that I should get it to better prepare myself for what lie ahead. As alot of women know, menopause is not always a fun time for some women ....I happen to be one of those women that menopause is hitting hard and I can't say that I like it at all.......but this book puts everything in perspective and gives you more info than any doctor.... I love this book...if you know someone about to hit menopause this is the book to give them...they will love it...and they will be better informed as to what to expect through out the stages of menopause...this is the best book I ever bought!!!!!!!!! Thank you amazon.com !!!!!!

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Must the Problem ALWAYS Start With MEN ...?

Review by Rosemarie Kennedy, 2009-07-31

In this case, NO! It wasn't a MAN thing-It was a WOmen thing. My friend's wife of 18 years left him, blaming it on menopause. He wanted to be sympathetic, understanding, and of course, KNOWLEDGEABLE about his wife's condition. Although it didn't save their marriage (because she really wanted to travel around Europe and use the poor man for his money,) it DID increase his knowledge. He gave her the book to increase HER understanding about the way she felt, and how to counteract it; BUT she read the book on the airplane enroute BACK to the U.K. All in all, the book did its job; it was clear, concise, and easy to follow. However,there should be a disclaimer on it saying: "It can't save your marriage." Buy the book and see for yourself what a good "guide" it was. I recommend buying it from Amazon! PS Can anyone recommend a good divorce lawyer in the Pocono, PA area? He DESERVES to get MORE THAN HALF!!

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Menopause Info

Review by Cynthia K. Pagiatakis, 2009-01-30

Good, solid, concise information ... very helpful. Especially good if you are already experiencing menopause symptoms, and thinking process doesn't always work well. Don't hesitate to buy this ... it will come in handy for a long time.

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Not bad but...

Review by Orb21, 2008-11-08

On the whole this is an okay book. In some places I did indeed feel like a dummy, that is I couldn't follow it. In other places it was so obvious I felt like a very smart person who was bored. It has some good info in it if you're willing to look for it. Maybe consider this book if you are just starting out on this topic and know very little.

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Not what I was hoping for

Review by J. Evans, 2008-10-24

This is a very, very beginner's book for someone who has just had her first hot flash. It is a great guide if you are just starting the perimenopausal stage and want to know what to expect but for someone in the middle of the process, not quite as helpful.

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