What Every Woman Needs to Know about Menopause: The Years Before, During, and After (Paperback)

~ Dr. Mary Jane Minkin M.D. (Author), Ms. Carol V. Wright Ph.D. (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Although menopause has received plenty of attention as the boomer population has aged, sensible information is always welcome. This book is distinguished by the patient, reassuring tone taken by Minkin, who teaches obstetrics and gynecology at Yale's School of Medicine, and journalist Wright. In a Q&A format, they cyle through the premenopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal years, separating effects on "mind" and the "body" in order to consider them as unique occurences requiring differentiated answers. The discussion of estrogen and hormone-replacement therapies looks carefully at what ERT can and can't do. The book concludes with advice on other midlife medical issues, surgical procedures, cancer, doctors and such lifestyle considerations as weight, exercise and drinking. Paging through this volume is like talking to a doctor whose waiting room is empty: there's lots to ask, and plenty of time for answers.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

Written by a gynecologist affiliated with Yale University Medical School, this latest addition to the popular literature about menopause offers current, accurate information about women's health in the latter part of life. Minkin clearly explains the anatomy and physiology of menopause, the signs and symptoms and how to cope with them, and the role of hormone replacement therapy. While in favor of hormone replacement, she describes its strengths and limitations and offers alternative treatments, encouraging readers to choose the best therapy for them. Minkin also covers general healthcare, choosing a practitioner, nutrition, exercise, sexuality, women's cancers, osteoporosis, and gynecological surgery. Black-and-white illustrations and charts augment her text. A glossary, an extensive bibliography of current medical literature, and a brief referral list of associations complete the book. Although less detailed than Dr. Morris Notelovitz's Menopause and Midlife Health (LJ 6/15/93) and Dr. Miriam Stoppard's Menopause (DK, 1994), Minkin's work is easy to understand. An excellent addition for women's health and consumer health collections that need material on menopause.?Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., Cal.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Yale University Press; 1 edition (September 23, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0300072619
• ISBN-13: 978-0300072617
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,443,289 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally an explanation for all the little things.........., August 6, 2002

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This review is from: What Every Woman Needs to Know about Menopause: The Years Before, During, and After (Hardcover)

You can't avoid menopause but you CAN avoid reading about it. I bought this book 4 years ago and finally read it. About time! So many answers to questions I never would have asked a doctor face-to-face. Thank you, thank you, thank you.