Woman's Guide to Natural Hormones, A (Revised) [Paperback]

Christine Conrad (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 6, 2005

More doctors are recommending natural (also called bio-identical) hormones-because they offer all the advantages of synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT) without the negative side effects or long-term health risks. Unlike synthetic HRT, natural hormones are bio-identical: they match a woman's own hormones exactly and don't interfere with the body's normal hormone production. They are safer and more effective, providing protective benefits that range from alleviating unpleasant symptoms of menopause, perimenopause, and PMS to protecting against osteoporosis, endometrial cancer, and other diseases.

Topics covered include:

- What are natural hormones and how do they work?
- Why are natural hormones better and safer than synthetic HRT drugs?
- Do natural hormones increase the risk for breast cancer?
- Can natural hormones control midlife weight gain?
- Does natural progesterone help alleviate PMS?
- Will natural hormones improve skin?
- How to find the right doctor
- The latest on the recent NIH study

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Christine Conrad, co-author of Natural Woman, Natural Menopause, is the founder of the Natural Woman Institute, a non-profit organization offering women guidance on resources and practitioners who provide natural hormone therapies.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade; Revised edition (December 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399531033
• ISBN-13: 978-0399531033
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,060,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic resource for women!, May 9, 2000

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C. J. Macgenn (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Woman's Guide to Natural Hormones (Mass Market Paperback)

A Woman's Guide to Natural Hormones asks and answers all of my questions about hormone replacement therapy. I now know that I have many more choices than my doctor has told me about. Ms. Conrad is an excellent writer and because of this book I believe I can now make informed choices concerning my healthcare. Thank you Ms. Conrad -- you are indeed helping women help themselves. This is a must read for any woman who is considering taking hormones for any reason!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book every woman should read, October 10, 2004

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Pat H. (Chattanooga, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Woman's Guide to Natural Hormones (Mass Market Paperback)

I read the book "A Woman's Guide to Natural Hormones" and was so excited to finally pull together so many health problems that I've been experiencing! High cholesterol, osteopenia, insomnia, lack of sex drive and sensation, depression and on and on. I had been going to my general pracitioner and gynecologist and neither could explain or cure my problems. They just added more and more medicines, each with its own set of side effects and multiplying my frustration and discomfort!

Reading this book was such a breath of fresh air that I ordered two for family members and tell everyone else I know to read it. After switching to natural hormones, I'm almost back to my old self -- I sleep well, have energy, am losing weight and have more interest in sex. AND - after adding some testosterone to the mix, I DON'T have facial hair and acne (like my GP said I would)!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for making an informed decision, January 28, 2003

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Amy B. L. (Spartanburg, South Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Woman's Guide to Natural Hormones (Mass Market Paperback)

This is an excellent book with up to date information on natural and synthetic medications.Written in layman's terms, it is well laid out and includes a wonderful question and answer section. I wish I had found it sooner.