Menopause is a comprehensive resource for the care and treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal women. Explores menopause from a number of different perspectives and familiarizes clinicians with the medical issues associated with menopause, including physiology, symptomatology, risk factors, the medical evaluation, and hormone therapy and other medical treatments. Addresses the major symptoms experienced by the menopausal woman like hot flashes, genitourinary difficulties, sexual concerns, mood and memory issues and their management. Focuses on disease prevention educating women on cardiovascular disease, preservation of bone density, meeting nutritional needs, and cancer screening. Discusses Hormone therapy its risks and benefits as well as prescribing method. Menopause is a part of the ACP Women's Health Series. Check out ACP's other available titles in the Women's Health Series: - Breast Health & Common Breast Problems - Coronary Artery Disease in Women - Menstrual Disorders - Osteoporosis - The Pelvic Examination Teaching Module - Practical Gynecology - Violence Against Women




