Menopause

by Miriam Stoppard (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1994

  $4.21

  Here is the first complete illustrated guide to the menopause - a change that affects every part of a woman's life. To enable women to be at their best through this crucial time and in the years beyond Menopause considers the total person. Written by the bestselling author and popular medical authority Dr. Miriam Stoppard it distinguishes fact from fiction and informs women about all the health-care choices available to them today. Why do I feel so anxious? Should I have trouble remembering things? Is it normal to wake up drenched in sweat? Each woman's experience of the menopause is different so Menopause looks at the full range of symptoms - from tiredness to tearfulness hot flushes to loss of libido - and the ways to alleviate them. The long-term risks facing menopausal women and the tests and treatments necessary to monitor and maintain health are examined in detail. The full range of hormone replacement therapies is described and the advantages and disadvantages of each discussed. With warmth and candour Dr. Stoppard gives essential advice on nutrition and diet exercise maintaining an active sex life controlling emotions and many more day-to-day concerns. With its expert guidance up-to-date medical information and more than 200 illustrations Menopause offers the knowledge and the know-how to let every woman manage her menopause in the best possible way.

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $3.41

  Written by best-selling women's health expert Dr. Miriam Stoppard, this fully updated guide to the menopause should help every woman to be at her best throughout this crucial time and in the years beyond. Why do I feel so anxious? , Should I have trouble remembering things? Is it normal to wake up drenched in sweat? Each woman's experience of the menopause is different, so Menopause looks at all the common symptoms - from tiredness to tearfulness, hot flushes to loss of libido - and the ways to alleviate them. Dr. Stoppard details the advantages and disadvantages of the full range of hormone replacement therapies (HRT) as well as beneficial complementary treatments. With her unique blend of empathy and candour, Dr. Stoppard gives essential advice on nutrition, exercise, maintaining an active sex life, controlling emotions and many more day-to-day concerns. Containing expert guidance, up-to-date medical information and self-help tips, Menopause should help every woman to manager her menopause in the best possible way.