Product Description

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 soundest—based 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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Product Details

Publisher	Workman Publishing Company
ISBN	0761155988
Features	ISBN13: 9780761155980 Condition: New Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Format	Paperback
Author	Pat Wingert,Barbara Kantrowitz
EAN	9780761155980
Label	Workman Publishing Company
Edition	1
Dewey Decimal Number	618.175
Studio	Workman Publishing Company
Number Of Pages	608
Title	The Menopause Book
Publication Date	2009-09-15
Manufacturer	Workman Publishing Company

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Customer Reviews

The Menopause Book

Review by Judy Herr, 2010-07-27

Short on time, but interested in a few menopause topics, I looked at this new version and checked out the chapter on SLEEP and HORMONES. (If you have sleep problems following menopause, you know that this is your # 1 priority! If you don't have this issue, YOU ARE SO LUCKY!) I also knew someone who commited suicide following the onset of menopause and I've always wanted to see what the current best practices are since this was such a terrible loss for those who knew her. The MOODS and EMOTIONS chapter was a good overview.

The Menopause Book was more than easy to use; it was understandable and I liked that it was jargon-free, filtered through the knowledge and reporting skills of the authors. The question-answer format is excellent and the chapters are organized very well in the table of contents and within the chapters. I have a public health background and I also appreciated the appendices in the back.

I am recommending this to friends and husbands of friends!

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Every pre-menopausal woman should read this!!!

Review by menopausal mary, 2010-07-27

30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
Give this book to every woman you know!!!, January 2, 2007
By Menopausal Mary


Finally, women get the definitive book about menopause--the book that all women of a certain age will embrace!! During your child bearing years, you needed a copy of What to Expect When You're Expecting. Now, when you are menopausal, you need The Menopause Book? You will use this book in the same way-after you read it thoroughly once, you can go back to it again and again for reference, and for reassurance that what you are going through is perfectly normal. I was familiar with the fine work of both authors, from reading their articles, mostly on health and education in Newsweek, and I am not surprised that they have tackled this exhaustive subject well.
They have clearly done solid research, and the book is chock full of easy to read and use charts, sidebars, and diagrams, however, the beauty of the book is its breezy and chatty tone. Most important, is the sense one gets, over and over, of how much menopause is not the end of life, so to speak, but should be viewed as the gateway, to a great second or even third act! I highly recommend this book.

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What I've been looking for!

Review by Jk Sozio, 2010-07-20

Thank you, Pat and Barbara, for this wonderful work! Finally, a comprehensive, readable, empathetic book on a very complicated and personal subject. It truly resides above all the "noise" surrounding the subject of menopause. I've had a case of analysis paralysis trying to make sense of the tomes of materials available, so I'm both thrilled and relieved to find so many answers to my questions here in one complete and comfortable source.

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A worthy recommendation

Review by Midwest Book Review, 2009-12-14

Menopause is a major turning point in a woman's life. "The Menopause Book" is a motivational book filled with information to help newly menopausal women face the array of problems that come with the change of life. From estrogen issues, to the value of exercise, to new changes in the bedroom, and much more. Ideal for any woman concerned about menopause, "The Menopause Book" is a worthy recommendation.

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THE Book of Answers

Review by Diana J. Diesch, 2009-11-02

This book was written for every woman who has ever had a question regarding peri-menopause and menopause. I am a mental health professional specializing in women's issues, I recommend this book to all of my patients 35 and over. This book will answer questions you didn't even know you had.

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