Turning the Page on Menopause
Whether you're just starting your peri/menopause journey or looking to deepen your understanding of this life stage, these books offer valuable insights and guidance. Written by trusted professionals, they provide a deeper dive into the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of menopause.
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Hot Reads
Why Taking Hormones In Menopause Can Improve Women's Well-Being And Lengthen Their Lives - Without Raising The Risk Of Breast Cancer
by by Dr. Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris
Estrogen Matters challenges misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its risks for postmenopausal women. The book argues that fears surrounding estrogen, particularly its alleged link to breast cancer, are largely based on flawed studies and outdated data. It highlights the significant benefits of HRT, including its role in reducing risks of heart disease, osteoporosis, and cognitive decline, while advocating for individualized medical decisions. Bluming and Tavris emphasize the importance of evidence-based medicine to empower women in navigating their health choices during menopause and beyond.
Menopause Matters: Your Guide to a Long and Healthy Life
by Dr. Julia Schlam Edelman
Menopause Matters is a complete guide for improving a woman's physical and mental health from age 35 and on.
Gynecologist and menopause specialist Dr. Julia Schlam Edelman has helped thousands of women feel better and enjoy healthier lives. Scientifically sound and clinically tested, Dr. Edelman's advice is a welcome alternative to the often misleading, conflicting, and confusing sound bites in media reports on women's health issues.
Menopause Matters covers the full spectrum of topics of vital interest to perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: hot flashes, vaginal dryness, memory loss, mood changes, depression, hormone replacement therapy, sleep, diet, exercise, healthy sex, and contraception.
by Dr. Stephanie S. Faubion
Dr. Faubion knows that what works for one woman doesn't necessarily work for another. In approachable terms, she presents a balanced, unbiased overview of what to expect in midlife and beyond. You'll find accurate information on perimenopause, premature menopause, menopause symptoms, long-term effects of estrogen loss, and a wide variety of therapies to enhance health.
Professional, accessible, and essential for any woman entering menopause, Mayo Clinic The Menopause Solution offers everything you need to take charge of your own health and get the best care from your doctor.
Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age
by Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz
Dr. Suzanne, as her patients call her, believes that the 27 million women entering menopause each year deserve thoughtful, candid, modern, holistic information about the physical and psychological issues that arise in this transitional stage, including changes in libido, metabolism, body image, and fears over genetic age-related illnesses. She contends that menopause is a whole life condition and deserves a wide-ranging approach that combines meditation, yoga, therapy, herbal supplements, along with the most-up-to-date science and conventional medical solutions.
Packed with answers to common questions and helpful insights, infused with Dr. Suzanne’s expert, but warm, and sometimes, laugh-out-loud honesty, Menopause Bootcamp is a welcome invitation to embrace and even celebrate this remarkable developmental phase in the lives of women. It’s a welcome reminder that life doesn’t end at menopause—it’s the start of something new and wonderful.
The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism
The Menopause Manifesto empowers women to navigate menopause with accurate information and a feminist perspective. Dr. Gunter dismantles myths and misinformation about menopause, challenging societal stigmas and the commercialization of women's health. She provides a science-based guide to managing symptoms, understanding hormone therapy, and making informed healthcare decisions.
Dr. Gunter also addresses broader issues like the history of medical misogyny and the need for gender equity in healthcare, encouraging women to advocate for themselves and own their menopause journey.