Title: Menopause for dummies
First published: 2003
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."
Subjects: Health and hygiene, Health & Fitness, Treatment, Menopause, Middle aged women, Popular works, Nonfiction, Women's health, Women's Health - General, Health/Fitness, Medical, Consumer Health, Middle-aged women, Allied Health Services - General, General, Women's Health - Menopause, Health & Fitness / General, Gynecology & Obstetrics, Women, health and hygiene