Books Like “Hormone replacement therapy, yes or no?”

Menopause without medicine

Linda Ojeda

1989

This book is needed more than ever. The National Institute of Health interrupted their huge HRT (hormone replacement therapy) study in July 2002 after they found that Prempro, a combination of estrogen and progestin, had detrimental health effects which include an increased risk for breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke. This new edition examines the latest information about HRT and the safer alternatives. It completely validates the author's long-held bias against HRT and shows women, whether perimenopausal, menopausal, or postmenopausal, how they can maintain and improve their health and well-being without the use of synthetic hormones. The book offers complete information on menopausal symptoms and effects and ways to alleviate them. Updated sections cover heart disease (including hormonal effects, the role of cholesterol, diet, and supplements), osteoporosis, and breast cancer. The section on exercise and nutrition for health and weight is completely rewritten. The latest information on non-hormonal remedies to balance hormones is what is needed by every woman wanting to avoid HRT.

The change before the change

Laura E. Corio, Laura E. Corio MD, Linda G. Kahn

2000

Dr. Laura Corio's thriving New York City practice attracts women from around the world because of her unique blend of no-nonsense medical advice, extensive knowledge of alternative approaches, & close collaboration with patients. She believes that women today are just approaching their prime in their late 30s & 40s, & that they can't afford to lose time & energy to the common--but often misdiagnosed--symptoms that precede menopause by as much as a decade. Through vivid case studies & extensive treatment options, she provides in this handbook exactly what women today want & need to know: * How to cope with menstrual irregularities, hot flashes, sexual changes, weight gain, mood swings, & changes in appearance * Up-to-date choices for hormone replacement, both synthetic & natural, as well as many other options for women who want to avoid hormones * How perimenopause affects fertility * A reassuring guide to dealing with cancer fears, & what tests you absolutely must have * Lifestyle changes you need to make now to protect your breasts, uterus, bones, & heart in the years to come Filled with fascinating insights & information never before available to non-professionals, THE CHANGE BEFORE THE CHANGE is the one resource women need to navigate these years with confidence & vibrant good health.

Menopause for dummies

Tara Ellsworth, Nursity Press

2002

A comprehensive and practical guide for women of all ages to gain a clear view of the physical, mental, and emotional changes related to menopause 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 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 many women 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 provides 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, including diet and exercise, stress management, hormone replacement, and other techniques. And this no-nonsense guide gives you authoritative, up-to-the-minute coverage of: How to identify pre-menopause (perimenopause) 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 This book has four top ten lists to provide even more ways of navigating the changes you'll experience throughout menopause—exposing common myths about menopause, giving you the scoop on medical tests you might need, kicking around ideas to kick-start or rejuvenate your exercise routine, and tempting you with fabulous healthy foods (because eating healthy doesn't have to be boring). Additionally, the book has a glossary and a list of resources to find mo

Estrogen

Spanish Edition by Lila E. Nachtigall, Joan Rattner Heilman

1986

En la actualidad, la terapia de sustitución hormonal suscita un notable desconcierto y confusión en multitud de mujeres e incluso entre los médicos. Si se sigue correctamente, el tratamiento con estrógenos constituye uno de los medios más eficaces para afrontar los cambios físicos que sobrevienen en la mujer a lo largo de la menopausia, desde los sofocos y el insomnio hasta el entumecimiento de manos y pies. Esta guía, que incluye las investigaciones científicas más recientes, así como las terapias alternativas de que se dispone, ofrece información sobre la eficacia del tratamiento hormonal --junto con sus efectos secundarios y posibles problemas-- para aliviar los síntomas de la menopausia, prevenir la osteoporosis, mejorar la memoria, mantener una vida sexual activa y reducir la probabilidad de desarrollar la enfermedad de Alzheimer o un infarto de miocardio.

The pause

Lonnie Barbach

1993

The bestselling author of For Yourself gives women positive approaches to menopause in the only book to combine medical knowledge with first-hand accounts and a therapist's guidance. From hormone therapy to vitamin supplements, this practical guide offers a host of solutions to the changes menopause brings about.

Perimenopause

Nancy Lee Teaff, Nancy Lee Md Teaff, Kim Wright Wiley

1994

The symptoms associated with menopause can begin fifteen years prior to the onset of menopause. During that early stage, called perimenopause, many women experience bewildering symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, irregular menstrual cycles, sleeping disorders, and what some describe as "PMS all month." Perimenopause has often been ignored in the past, and even the medical community is just becoming aware of its widespread presence in pre-menopausal women. Given that fact, it is wise to learn as much as possible about this process. In a jargon-free, reader-friendly style, "Perimenopause--Peparing for the Change discusses: - What perimenopause is, when it occurs, how to diagnose it, and what it means - Symptoms and solutions and natural versus medicated treatments - Wellness: stress relief, weight control, excercise, diet, and nutrition - Finding the right doctor and what to expect during an office visit - Fertility and infertility - Psychology, sexuality and perimenopause - Talking with other women: support groups and how to tell if you need them - The pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) In order to be proactive in your health care you need to educate yourself. Menopause may have once changed women. But, when informed, women can change menopause. About the Authors Nancy Teaff, M.D., is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. As a female infertility specialist, she saw a need for more information on menopause. Kim Wright Wiley is the best-selling author of "Walt Disney World with Kids. She is a contributing editor to Working Mother magazine and writes regularly for "Family Fun, "Parents and"Parenting magazines.

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The Perimenopause Survival Guide

Taylor Mars

One calm map for people who are not piecing it together alone at 2 a.m. from random tabs.

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Menopause Belly Fat Fix: The Hormone Strategy

Luisa Genovese

Strategy, not a shame spiral, for women 40+ tired of being at war with their body.

Essential reproductive medicine

Bruce Carr, Richard Blackwell, Ricardo Azziz (Author) & 0 more

2004

Addresses the full range of reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) issues, from the fundamentals of reproductive medicine through disorders of the endocrine system, infertility, contraception, and menopause. Clinically focused and logically organized, the book is designed to reflect how the clinician should approach the REI patient.

Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats

Myra Hunter, Melanie Smith

2013

The menopause is still a taboo topic and a source of uncertainty and embarrassment for many women. In Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith aim to provide women with up to date and balanced information about menopause and a self-help guide to reduce the impact of hot flushes and night sweats in just four weeks. This book sets out an interactive four-week programme using cognitive behavioural therapy, with exercises and worksheets designed to enable women to develop strategies for managing menopausal symptoms. This approach is based on the authors’ research and has been shown to be effective in recent clinical research trials. This guide can help you to: Understand the biological as well as the psychological and cultural influences on menopause Understand and manage hot flushes in social situations Learn to modify triggers and use paced breathing to reduce the impact of hot flushes Reduce stress and improve well-being Develop strategies to help if night sweats disturb your sleep With a companion audio exercise and downloadable resources available online, Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats offers a complete and effective framework to approach menopause with confidence and to manage symptoms without the use of medication. The book is ideal for women approaching or going through the menopause, for women having menopausal symptoms following treatment for breast cancer, for their friends and relatives, and healthcare professionals working with women.

Revitalize Your Hormones

Theresa Dale

2005

Contrary to popular belief, radiant health and positive aging are your birthright. Dr. Dale's natural healing protocol gives you all the tools you need to manage your health destiny for maximum mind-body balance and well-being. --Dr. Earl Mindell ""I have seen Dr. Theresa Dale's program give relief to hundreds of my patients and a new outlook on life to so many women. I offer it to all of my patients without reservation."" --Christine Staub, m.d. A scientifically proven, 100 percent natural way to restore your body's hormonal balance and to become the beautiful, sexy, vibrant woman you were meant to be Hormone replacement therapy is highly controversial, and many women refuse it. But that doesn't mean you have to learn to live with hot flashes, diminished libido, and all the other so-called normal symptoms of aging. Optimum health, energy, sex drive, and happiness can be yours. Revitalize Your Hormones shows you how to have them all safely and naturally--without risky hormone replacement treatments. World-renowned naturopathic physician Dr. Theresa Dale explains that, no matter what your age, your body already knows how to produce optimal amounts of hormones--it's all a matter of stimulating it to do so. More importantly, Dr. Dale arms you with a scientifically proven, 7-step program for hormone rejuvenation developed and refined over her twenty years of research and clinical experience. An easy, enjoyable, 100 percent natural approach to restoring your body's hormonal balance and reversing the appearance of aging, the program includes: * A hormone-revitalizing diet and nutritional program including many scrumptious recipes * A whole-body detoxification program * A personal biological age assessment quiz * Expert guidelines on hormone rejuvenation and healing through homeopathy * Step-by-step action plans to help you gauge your progress and stay on track Let Dr. Dale show you how to help your body do what it was designed to do--and start looking and feeling your bes

From Menarche to Menopause

Joan Chrisler

2014

From Menarche to Menopause: The Female Body in Feminist Therapy examines the latest research on the menstrual cycle and women’s reproductive health. This timely volume focuses on women in therapy who are disconnected from—or even repelled by—their own bodies due to cultural attitudes, abuse, trauma, or the natural aging process. Experts in the fields of psychology and women’s health unite to celebrate the physical life stages of women and girls and to offer practical advice for therapists to use when addressing negativity caused by appearance, age, menstrual symptoms, or reproductive concerns. In this book, you will gain new understanding about the effects on a woman’s mental health that transitional life stages can cause, from preadolescence through the childbearing years to menopause. The suggestions in From Menarche to Menopause can help women resist the bombardment of negative messages and misleading information they receive about their bodies and their reproductive concerns. This helpful resource can also assist you in opening new lines of communication between mothers and daughter, women and men, and women and other women. From Menarche to Menopause discusses how to handle topics such as: self-loathing caused by media and cultural messages that affect women’s acceptance of their bodies overcoming a daughter’s reluctance to discuss sensitive topics of bodily maturation, menstruation, and emerging sexual development helping women, men, and couples cope with infertility assisting women in overcoming a disappointing birth experience providing therapeutic care to women and couples who experience perinatal loss addressing perimenopause in midlife women and the concerns, negative attitudes, and uncertainty of this transition This unique book fills the gap in feminist therapy literature with practical advice concerning the functions of women’s bodies that can be used within the therapy context. From Menarche to Menopause includes extensive references and several book

Psychosomatics in peri-menopause

A. A. Haspels, Heymann Musaph

1979

This book explores the intricate interplay between psychological and physiological changes experienced during perimenopause. It delves into psychosomatic symptoms and complications, offering insights into psychophysiologic disorders common in this life stage. The text provides a comprehensive overview of the psychological aspects that contribute to or are exacerbated by hormonal shifts.

The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts

Mary Claire Haver MD

Dr. Mary Claire Haver offers a science-backed approach to understanding and managing the multifaceted changes of menopause, moving beyond traditional symptom-focused advice. This book empowers individuals to navigate hormonal shifts with informed decision-making, focusing on lifestyle, nutrition, and medical options to foster well-being and reclaim agency. It aims to equip readers with the knowledge to proactively address perimenopause and menopause, fostering a sense of purpose and strength throughout this transition.

Hormone replacement therapy

linda-laucella

1994

Written in an easy-to-follow, question-and-answer format, Hormone Replacement Therapy offers practical advice that helps women determine if and how HRT will benefit them, and encourages them to consult a doctor when considering nontraditional treatments. -- Explains the positive benefits of hormones as well as its side effects -- Explores alternative treatments -- Expanded information on how to incorporate non-drug therapies and lifestyle changes into a healthcare program

The menopause sourcebook

Gretchen Henkel

1994

How to Write Your College Application Essay guides prospective college students through the entire process of creating a thoughtful, organized essay--from selecting a topic to proofreading a final draft. It also gives the reader an insider's perspective on what the committee looks for in an essay. Includes sample essays and tips on style.

Making the estrogen decision

Gretchen Henkel

1992

Explains the role of estrogen in women's health, describes the benefits and problems associated with hormone replacement therapy, and identifies alternatives for alleviating menopause complaints.

The Menopause Industry

Sandra Coney

1991

Examines in detail the benefits and risks of remedial interventions such as hormone replacement therapy, mammography and cervical screening, enabling women to make informed decisions about available health options

Beat the menopause without HRT

Maryon Stewart, Diana Moran

1995

Following 14 years of research, Stewart has created a dietary programme to alleviate the symptoms of menopause and avoid osteoporosis. Her recommendations are aimed at all women, regardless of whether they do, don't or can't take HRT

Midlife, madness, or menopause

Patricia J. Richter, Roger Duvivier

1995

For the first time in one volume -- and without complicated medical jargon -- are straightforward answers to the questions on menopause, supported by the best and latest medical advice and facts from leading experts, articles, medical journals, and the information highway.From the point of view of a nationally renowned obstetrician-gynecologist and a woman who's been there, Midlife, Madness, or Menopause looks at the many changes women face during the middle third of their lives -- ages 35 to 60 -- and explains what to expect.

Double Menopause

Nancy Cetel

2002

A positive, practical approach to understanding and coping with male and female hormonal changes While most people are familiar with female menopause, it is not as well known that men, too, have their own version of midlife transition and it s far more common than one might suspect. It s only recently been understood that men also suffer from hormonal changes often called andropause and that resources for couples struggling to cope with his-and-hers midlife changes have not been readily available. Double Menopause is the first book to explore the phenomenon of simultaneous female and male menopauses. Dr. Nancy Cetel addresses the emotional and psychological reactions as well as the physiological changes both you and your partner may experience. Even the most solid relationship can crumble under the weight of hormonal change; Cetel offers a compassionate and reassuring survival guide for both men and women to help you regain control of your life and renew your commitment to each other. Utilizing practical, effective, and even fun techniques, Cetel helps you: * Identify the signs and symptoms of menopause and andropause * Understand the myths, fantasies, and realities of midlife sexuality, from both the male and female perspective * Work through inevitable conflicts in your relationship * Ignite your "midlife love hormones" * Evaluate the pros and cons of hormonal supplements such as DHEA and growth hormone * Discuss potential treatment options with your physician Based on the latest cutting-edge research, including the author s own, Double Menopause offers you and your mate a healthy, loving prescription for optimal health at midlife and beyond.

From hormone hell to hormone well

C. W., Jr., M.D. Randolph, Genie James

2004

Human-identical hormone therapy, sometimes referred to as bio-identical hormone therapy, is a safe and effective choice for anyone suffering from symptoms of hormone imbalance, such as weigh gain, hot flashes, depression, mood swings, infertility, headaches, fatigue, memory loss, and low sex drive amongst others.

Controversies in science and technology

Daniel Lee Kleinman, Abby Kinchy, Jo Handelsman

2005

When it comes to any current scientific debate, there are more than two sides to every story. Controversies in Science and Technology, Volume 4 analyzes controversial topics in science and technology-infrastructure, ecosystem management, food security, and plastics and health-from multiple points of view. The editors have compiled thought-provoking essays from a variety of experts from academia and beyond, creating a volume that addresses many of the issues surrounding these scientific debates. Part I of the volume discusses infrastructure, and the real meaning behind the term in today's society. Essays address the central issues that motivate current discussion about infrastructure, including writing on the vulnerability to disasters. Part II, titled "Food Policy," will focus on the challenges of feeding an ever-growing world and the costs of not doing so. Part III features essays on chemicals and environmental health, and works to define "safety" as it relates to today's scientific community. The book's final section examines ecosystem management. In the end, Kleinman, Cloud-Hansen, and Handelsman provide a multifaceted volume that will be appropriate for anyone hoping to understand arguments surrounding several of today's most important scientific controversies.

The Hormone Decision

Tara Parker-Pope

2007

It's the most pressing question on the minds of women at any stage of the menopausal transition: "Should I or shouldn't I take menopause hormones?" The answer is far from crystal clear. Hormone drugs are the most effective therapy for easing hot flashes and other common menopause symptoms. But their long-term effects have been the focus of intense scrutiny and debate. As the weekly consumer health columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Tara Parker-Pope has been an eyewitness to the growing controversy surrounding hormone therapy. Her understanding of menopause research, and her access to the experts behind it, has given her unique insight into the complex issues surrounding hormone use. In The Hormone Decision, Parker-Pope explores the scientific, political and social forces that have shaped current thinking on hormone therapy. And she takes you on a head to toe tour of how hormones affect every part of your body, including your brain, your breasts, your heart, your bones, your vagina, and even your skin. As you will discover, hormone therapy is not one-size-fits-all. It's as individual as your health status, family history and menopause experience. When you start hormone therapy and how long you use it are major factors in determining its health effects. While it may raise certain risks for some women, it actually may be protective for others. This is why you need an independent, objective resource like The Hormone Decision It provides the context for you to understand the research, ask intelligent questions, and ultimately choose whether or not hormone therapy is right for you.