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Marcia L. Jones (Author), Theresa Eichenwald (Author), Nancy W. Hall (Author)
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Book Description

December 6, 2006
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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From the Back Cover

Ease symptoms with diet and fitness tips

Understand and cope with your body's changes

This authoritative and reassuring guide gives you up-to-date information on ways menopause affects your body, your emotions, and your libido. It reveals the latest facts about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), as well as alternative treatments, ways to manage stress, and the effects of the thyroid on menopause. You'll cope with the changes better and better enjoy life!

Discover how to

  • Understand the various stages
  • Handle hot flashes
  • Prevent bone loss
  • Evaluate current therapy options
  • Identify perimenopause
  • Make smarter lifestyle choices

About the Author

Marcia L. Jones was a freelance writer for more than 20 years.

Theresa Eichenwald, M.D., is an internist with experience in caring for menopausal women.

Nancy W. Hall has written extensively on health, pregnancy, and child development for over 18 years.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (December 6, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470053437
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470053430
  • Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #408,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought another book that gave a thorough explanation about menopause and it's symptoms, but this book did an excellent job of covering the many treatment options available. The alternative treatments were covered in this book better than any other information I have read. In spite of all the menopause treatment web sites, books, & articles I have been reading for 2 years, I was not aware of the effects phytoestrogens have on women who have not had a hysterectomy. This is something more women need to be aware of!
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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No one book was able to satisfy my research needs, and I ended up writing a two page memo that combined description with prescription in drawing out the best information across all three books (copy posted to OSS.Net Library under Reference). I deeply regret that I did know look into this ten years ago--both men and women need to understand this stuff before they hit 40. A great deal of emotional misunderstanding could be avoiding if *both* men and women absorbed this knowledge early on. Of the three books, this is the middle one in terms of utility and ease of use. The other two books that I recommend are Colette Bouchez, Your Perfectly Pampered Menopause: Health, Beauty, and Lifestyle Advice for the Best Years of Your Life (2005, the most time-consuming to read, but also the most up to date with some real gems of knowledge), and The Menopause Survival Guide: Surviving the Change of Life which is the shortest and also the best starting point.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Menopause for Dummies February 27, 2003
Format:Paperback
This book helped explain the mysteries of the process my mother is going through right now and what I will go through in the future. It was helpful knowing that there are alternatives to hormone therapy and also measures I can take to help prepare me for Menopause. The author did a great job of eplaining the important information in terms that I could understand and remember. I like that there was humor placed at important parts to help reiterate the fact that this process isn't the end of the world and won't have to be as bad as some people make it sound.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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This book was really helpful. I needed something to bring a touch of humor to this serious, frightening subject. Read more
Published 7 days ago by K. Vinal
The greatest book
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. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Kathy
Must the Problem ALWAYS Start With MEN ...?
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. Read more
Published on July 31, 2009 by Rosemarie Kennedy
Menopause Info
Good, solid, concise information ... very helpful. Especially good if you are already experiencing menopause symptoms, and thinking process doesn't always work well. Read more
Published on January 30, 2009 by Cynthia K. Pagiatakis
Not bad but...
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. Read more
Published on November 7, 2008 by Orb21
Not what I was hoping for
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... Read more
Published on October 24, 2008 by J. Evans
GREAT BOOK .
I had a lot of questions about menopause and needed answers without all the medical lingo. This book gives you simple answers in English without the medical mumbo jumbo. Read more
Published on July 29, 2008 by DDTJ
good book
if you are not familiar with this problem, it is a very good book to start with. Moreover, you learn a lot about other symptoms or possible illnesses linked with menopause. Read more
Published on February 27, 2008 by Francoise Forcuit Manon
Depressing book!
The content of this book is very thorough. While it explains anything and everything that can or will happen during menopause, it's all doom and gloom. Read more
Published on November 13, 2007 by B. Morgan
Feelin' hot, hot, hot!
I'll be the first to admit that I'm a dummy when it comes to Menopause. When my wife's libido went spiraling downward, and she started sweating profusely (watching TV), and her... Read more
Published on March 12, 2003 by chatchi
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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
continuous combination therapy, taking unopposed estrogen, hormone therapy regimen, combination hormone therapy, taking hormone therapy, perimenopausal symptoms, peak bone density, women taking estrogen, unopposed estrogen therapy, fluctuating hormone levels, lower estrogen levels, perimenopausal years
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United States, Health Study, Wiley Publishing, Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study
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