Edition |
First Fireside trade paperback edition. |
Description |
xiii, 267 pages ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-251) and index. |
Contents |
Part One. Understanding what's going on. Not your mother's menopause -- The menstrual cycle is a vital sign -- Know your hormones -- Get a diagnosis -- Part Two. Why me? It's more common than you think. Health-related causes of early menopause -- Ovarian insufficiency due to surgery -- Cancer and ovarian function -- Part Three. Treatment options. Your health care providers -- Medical treatments -- Complementary and lifestyle treatments -- Coping with the emotional and physical effects -- Part Four. Living well. Accept your emotions -- Build relationships -- Reclaim your sexuality -- Adolescents' needs -- Part Five. Looking ahead. Planning your family -- A lifetime of living well -- The future care -- Menstrual cycle symptom tracker -- Menstrual history questionnaire. |
Summary |
Discusses specific areas of concern for women who are entering early menopause for genetic or surgical reasons, covering topics ranging from hormone replacement therapy and fertility options to long-term health risks and intimacy challenges. |
Subject |
Menopause -- Popular works.
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Added Author |
Best-Boss, Angie.
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Added Title |
Early menopause survival guide |
ISBN |
9781439108451 paperback |
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1439108455 paperback |
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9781439134924 |
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1439134928 |
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$16.00 |
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