Perimenopause - Preparing for the Change, Revised 2nd Edition Paperback Book
A Guide to the Early Stages of Menopause and Beyond
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Perimenopause - Preparing for the Change, Revised 2nd Edition: A Guide to the Early Stages of Menopause and Beyond
Author: Nancy Lee Teaff,Kim Wright Wiley,Mary G. HammondPublisher: Random House USA IncCategory: Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Health Books, Popular Medicine & Health, Women's Health, Family & RelationshipsBook Format: PaperbackEvery Woman's Guide to Taking Charge of the Change
Did you know that the symptoms associated with menopause can begin fifteen years prior to its onset? During this seldom-recognized stage--called perimenopause--many women may experience hot flashes, mood swings, irregular menstrual cycles, sleeping disorders, and what some describe as PMS all month. It doesn't have to be that way. Authors Nancy Lee Teaff, M.D., and Kim Wright Wiley offer real solutions in a reader-friendly style. Inside you'll learn everything you need to know about this important stage of life, including:
-What perimenopause is, how to diagnose it, and what it means to you
-The effectiveness of different medical treatments and natural alternatives
-How to create a healthy lifestyle through stress management, weight control, exercise, diet, and nutrition
-How perimenopause affects sexuality, fertility, and pregnancy
This book gives you the tools you need to stay healthy and feel good about yourself--before, during, and after the change.
Table Of Contents
Contents Foreword Preface 1. Perimenopause: Preparing for the Change What Is Perimenopause? When Will Perimenopause Occur? The Life Cycle of the Ovary The Egg Count Medically Induced Menopause How Do You Know If You're in Perimenopause? Reverse Puberty Diagnostic Tests for Perimenopause An Overall Health Evaluation Your Medical History Why Should You Care? 2. Fertility and Infertility How to Tell If You're Ovulating How to Get Pregnant An Infertility Consultation: What to Expect Infertility Treatments High-Tech Pregnancies How to Stay Pregnant How Not to Get Pregnant 3. Symptoms and Solutions How Bad Will the Symptoms Be? HRT: The Umbrella Treatment Symptoms of Perimenopause Hot Flashes Night Sweats and Insomnia Poor Memory and Loss of Concentration Menstrual Irregularity Mood Swings Declining Libido Vaginal Dryness Urinary Incontinence Headaches Joint Aches and Back Pain Dry Skin, Wrinkling, and Itching 4. Hormone Replacement Therapy Natural vs. Medicated Menopause What Does HRT Do? HRT: A Process of Trial and Error How Much Is Enough? What Are the Risks? How Many Hormones Will I Have to Take? Will I Still Have Periods? Dosing Regimens Continuous Estrogen Cyclic Estrogen Plus Cyclic Progestin Continuous Estrogen Plus Cyclic Progestin Continuous Estrogen Plus Continuous Progestin Continuous Progestin Alone Types of Estrogen Premarin 17b-Estradiol Estrone Conjugate Tamoxifen and Other SERMs Methods of Administration Pills Patches Vaginal Creams Vaginal Rings Injections On the Horizon: New Methods of Estrogen Administration Types of Progestin Testosterone Replacement On the Horizon: Tibolone, the Combination Pill The Pill Is HRT Forever? 5. Natural Remedies for Menopausal Symptoms Nutritional Supplements Soy Flaxseed Vitamin E Omega-3 Fatty Acids Herbal Supplements Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga Racemosa) Dong Quai St. John's Wort (Hypericum) Ginkgo Biloba Mexican Yam Valerian Garlic Kava Ginseng Hormonal Supplements Melatonin DHEA A Symptom-by-Symptom Guide to Natural Remedies Hot Flashes Vaginal Dryness Insomnia or Night Sweats Osteoporosis Heart Disease 6. Risky Business: Heart Disease, Osteoporosis, Alzheimer's, and Breast Cancer Heart Disease Osteoporosis Building Better Bones Now Alzheimer's Disease Breast Cancer Advice for Women with Family Histories of Breast Cancer Advice for Women with Personal Histories of Breast Cancer Cancer Screening The Bottom Line 7. Wellness: Weight Control, Diet, and Exercise Weight Control Do Hormones Affect Weight Gain? How Fat Is Fat? Muscle Mass: The Missing Component in Weight Loss Exercise Types of Exercise Exercising for Weight Loss How Does Exercise Counteract Calorie Intake? Walking How Am I Supposed to Work This All In? Some Commonsense Precautions Diet How Many Calories Should You Eat? High Protein vs. High Carbohydrates: What to Believe? Understanding the Dietary Pyramid Portion Size Restaurant Eating Make Changes Gradually . . . and Permanently 8. Nutrition, Detoxification, and Stress Relief Step 1: Increase Your Antioxidants Vitamin A/Beta-Carotene Vitamin C Vitamin E Phytochemicals Calcium Vitamin B6 Iron Step 2: Cut Fat Step 3: Eat More Fiber Detoxifying the Body Eliminating Alcohol Eliminating Caffeine Eliminating Nicotine Stress Relief Techniques for Managing Stress Attitude 9. Finding the Right Doctor Schedule a Consultation Is This the Right Doctor for You? Top 10 List of Insensitive Physician Comments What to Expect During an Office Visit If You Opt for HRT When Is It Necessary to See a Specialist? 10.Psychology, Sexuality, and Perimenopause Does Perimenopause Cause Depression? Are Mood Swings Worse When Menopause Is Abrupt? Is It All Hormonal? Plastic Surgery Talking to Your Partner Frequency of Sexual Activity Physical Changes in the Genitals How to Combat These Changes Will Your Sex Life Be the Same? 11. Talking with Other Women Benefits of a Support Group The Women's Stories Claudia Annie Amanda Lynn Debbie Peggy Rituals of Perimenopause 12. Perimenopause: Have It Your Way Patient A Patient B Patient C Patient D Patient E Sources Glossary IndexAbout Kim Wright Wiley
Nancy Lee Teaff, M.D., specializes in treating perimenopause, menopause, and infertility. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists. Kim Wright Wiley has updated this popular guide for eleven consecutive years. A Walt Disney World lover who has visited the park more than 35 times with her children (and they keep going back for more!), she is the online Disney expert for family.com and a contributing editor at Disney Magazine.(BK-9780761519287)
| SKU | BK-9780761519287 |
| Barcode # | 9780761519287 |
| Brand | Random House USA Inc |
| Artist / Author | Nancy Lee Teaff, Kim Wright Wiley, Mary G. Hammond |
| Shipping Weight | 0.3000kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.140m |
| Shipping Height | 0.010m |
| Shipping Length | 0.210m |
| Assembled Length | 21.400m |
| Assembled Height | 1.400m |
| Assembled Width | 13.900m |
| Type | Paperback |
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