The Pause: Positive Approaches to Menopause; Revised Edition [Paperback]

Lonnie Barbach (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1995

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.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

It's a fact of life. Women in their 40s and 50s go through menopause, and the significant men in their lives are therefore going to experience it in some shape or form, too. Neither acknowledging it nor discussing it has been the traditional approach, but there's a lot to be said for being educated instead. Barbach's book goes a long way toward that end. She discusses rage and depression, bleeding and hot flashes, stress, sexuality, and hormones for a frank, edifying, readable reference.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Plume; Rev&Updtd edition (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 4522750595
• ISBN-13: 978-0452275058
• ASIN: 0452275059
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,930,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, June 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Pause: Positive Approaches to Menopause; Revised Edition (Paperback)

This book on the subject of Menopause is excellent. I personally was having quite a time dealing with the strange physical ailments. Seemed like something new popping up almost daily, for sure weekly. I would truck to the local library and try to find something that would comfort my fears, but usually to no avail. One day I spotted "The Pause" in the bookstore and decided to try it. After reading it, my worries practically vanished. Yes, I still had all the symptoms I'd had before, but I knew it was normal. I wasn't dying of a new disease daily. This book also gave me the hope that one day I will pass to the other side of Menopause and be a new and better woman. All the symptoms I'd ever heard of were discussed. Then too, many new ones surprised me. I had no idea that shoulder pain was a normal symptom. In all of my reading, I had never seen that. Many, many topics are covered, including all the new medicines that are available. I must say this book saved my sanity, and believe me that is a big part of Menopause -- maintaining ones sanity. I guarantee a person will feel better having this book on hand to refer to, and to remind yourself you will make it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of best on subject, gives an easy to understand overview, May 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Pause: Positive Approaches to Menopause; Revised Edition (Paperback)

details in layperson's language both traditional and alternative treatments for many problems such as endometriosis, hot flashes, progesterone deficiency. would rate this #1.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful way to be led down the path of life!, February 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Pause: Positive Approaches to Menopause; Revised Edition (Paperback)

When "things started changing", I got all the usual platitudes: You'll get over it; You're NUTS!; So what?; Do you think you're the only one with problems? I'd read other books on the subject of menopause, such as THE SILENT PASSAGE, but they just didn't seem right for ME. This one HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD! I'd even asked my G.P. "What does a hot flash feel like?" and all I got was a pat on the head, a chuckle and "Oh, you'll know when you have one." That was NOT the answer I was looking for, wanted or needed. Upon finding this book, I phoned my doctor and suggested he read it and why. I got quite a shock when I was told I was not the first of his patients to tell him about it. Personally, I feel this should be REQUIRED READING for any doctor who treats women as it would benefit both the patient and the physician! My copy is dog-eared and has many highlighted areas and I refer to it and recommend it often. Thank you Dr. Barbach for caring enough to write it!