Fearless Menopause

Fearless Menopause
Author: Barbara DePree
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1641527315

"The change" explained—an empowering, body-positive approach to menopause If you're one of the 25 million women who are going through menopause each year, you're not alone. Fearless Menopause can help guide you through the physical and emotional changes that are a natural part of womanhood in a supportive way. From navigating the four main menopausal stages to explaining the hormonal changes that can affect your mind and body, this essential menopause guide delivers straight talk and practical strategies you can use to manage your health and happiness during this transitional time. Never fear—Fearless Menopause is here to explain what to expect during your "new normal" with kindness, empathy, and compassion. With Fearless Menopause you'll find: Inclusive focus—This concise self-care guide is welcoming to all women, no matter your age, background, or body type. Just the facts—Discover how to feel better fast with sourced medical information on menopause and perimenopause symptoms, and proposed treatments like hormone therapy from medical experts. Modern touch—An empowering design reinforces this book's body-positive approach to menopause. Get the knowledge you need to feel your best as you go through menopause with this compassionate guide.

MENOPAUSE MONDAYS

MENOPAUSE MONDAYS
Author: Ellen Dolgen
Publisher: Menopause Mondays LLC
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

For Ellen Dolgen, menopause education is a mission. Spurred by her own experience struggling with the symptoms of menopause, Dolgen has devoted the last ten years of her life to helping other women during this often difficult time. While she’s not a doctor or scientist, she’s “talked the talk” with countless menopause experts, so that she can “walk the menopause walk” with you and share the keys to this menopause kingdom. Together with her son, Jack, she created this new, comprehensive guide to all things menopause—the symptoms, the treatments, the long-range effects on a woman’s health. Dolgen shares the expertise of numerous specialists to replace confusion and embarrassment with medically sound solutions, presented in an entertaining and informative way. You’ll find detailed descriptions and treatments for the symptoms you or your loved one may experience, from hot flashes and mood swings to mental fogginess and loss of libido, and lots more in between. In addition to sharing the latest research and proven treatments, Dolgen offers guidance to finding a menopause specialist who’s right for you, and she provides a clear explanation of what tests to ask for. You’ll also learn about the latest studies on hormone replacement as well as alternative therapies and remedies. Finally, Dolgen shares the real-life experiences of women—and those who love them—as they traverse the crazy ups and downs of perimenopause and menopause. Her motto is: Suffering in silence is OUT! Reaching out is IN!

The Menopause Manifesto

The Menopause Manifesto
Author: Dr. Jennifer Gunter
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2021-05-25
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0349427593

'A guide to counteract medical misogyny' New Scientist 'The world's most famous - and outspoken - gynaecologist' Guardian In The Menopause Manifesto internationally renowned, New York Times bestselling author Dr Jen Gunter brings you empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective and expert advice. The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women's bodies, and it's no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond. Menopause is not a disease - it's a planned change, like puberty. And just like puberty, we should be educated on what's to come years in advance, rather than the current practice of leaving people on their own with bothersome symptoms and too much conflicting information. Knowing what is happening, why and what to do about it is both empowering and reassuring. Frank and funny, Dr Jen debunks misogynistic attitudes and challenges the over-mystification of menopause to reveal everything you really need to know about: * Perimenopause * Hot flashes * Sleep disruption * Sex and libido * Depression and mood changes * Skin and hair issues * Outdated therapies * Breast health * Weight and muscle mass * Health maintenance screening * And much more Filled with practical, reassuring information, this essential guide will revolutionise how women experience menopause - including how their lives can be even better for it!

Flash Count Diary

Flash Count Diary
Author: Darcey Steinke
Publisher: Sarah Crichton Books
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2019-06-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0374716161

“Many days I believe menopause is the new (if long overdue) frontier for the most compelling and necessary philosophy; Darcey Steinke is already there, blazing the way. This elegant, wise, fascinating, deeply moving book is an instant classic. I’m about to buy it for everyone I know.” —Maggie Nelson, author of The Argonauts A brave, brilliant, and unprecedented examination of menopause Menopause hit Darcey Steinke hard. First came hot flashes. Then insomnia. Then depression. As she struggled to express what was happening to her, she came up against a culture of silence. Throughout history, the natural physical transition of menopause has been viewed as something to deny, fear, and eradicate. Menstruation signals fertility and life, and childbirth is revered as the ultimate expression of womanhood. Menopause is seen as a harbinger of death. Some books Steinke found promoted hormone replacement therapy. Others encouraged acceptance. But Steinke longed to understand menopause in a more complex, spiritual, and intellectually engaged way. In Flash Count Diary, Steinke writes frankly about aspects of Menopause that have rarely been written about before. She explores the changing gender landscape that comes with reduced hormone levels, and lays bare the transformation of female desire and the realities of prejudice against older women. Weaving together her personal story with philosophy, science, art, and literature, Steinke reveals that in the seventeenth century, women who had hot flashes in front of others could be accused of being witches; that the model for Duchamp's famous Étant donnés was a post-reproductive woman; and that killer whales—one of the only other species on earth to undergo menopause—live long post-reproductive lives. Flash Count Diary, with its deep research, open play of ideas, and reverence for the female body, will change the way you think about menopause. It's a deeply feminist book—honest about the intimations of mortality that menopause brings while also arguing for the ascendancy, beauty, and power of the post-reproductive years.

Mayo Clinic The Menopause Solution

Mayo Clinic The Menopause Solution
Author: Stephanie S. Faubion
Publisher: Time Inc. Books
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2016-04-26
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0848747615

Confront menopause symptoms such as weight gain, mood swings, and low sex drive with clear advice from a trusted source.

Mayo Clinic The Menopause Solution is the definitive guide to making your life change a positive one. Drawing on the latest information, leading women's health expert Dr. Stephanie Faubion covers common questions, lifestyle strategies, and treatment options.

Unlike other books, Mayo Clinic The Menopause Solution is comprehensive, easy to navigate, and authoritative.

Features include:

  • A complete look at what happens to your body before, during, and after menopause.
  • Up-to-date information on over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements, and hormone therapy
  • Sidebars, lists, and summaries to make finding information a cinch
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.

The Happy Menopause

The Happy Menopause
Author: Jackie Lynch
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2020-10-13
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1786784076

As no two menopause journeys are identical, this highly practical and accessible nutrition and lifestyle guide enables women to build a bespoke menopause diet that specifically targets their symptoms, with the minimum of fuss and effort. This practical nutrition and lifestyle guide provides women with the tools to build their own menopause diet which specifically targets the symptoms that are relevant to them. There are so many ways that nutrition can support a healthy and happy menopause, but a one-size-fits-all approach simply won’t work. The reality is that there are many different menopausal symptoms and no two women have the same experience. Jackie explains how the menopause and perimenopause can change your body and how your diet can make a tangible difference to the way that you feel, whether you’re using HRT or not. Each symptom section provides a range of targeted nutritional solutions, practical lifestyle advice and simple recipe tips that you can incorporate into your daily routine. A highly experienced clinician, Jackie specialises in providing real-world guidance to busy women. This book is designed to make the key information as easily accessible as possible and reflects her trademark practical style, which makes it the ideal one-stop solution for anyone juggling their menopause with the demands of a busy job and a hectic family life.

Estrogen Matters

Estrogen Matters
Author: Carol Tavris
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2018-09-04
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0316481181

A compelling, “fascinating” (Robert Cialdini) defense of hormone replacement therapy, exposing the faulty science behind its fall from prominence and giving women the evidence they need to make informed decisions about their health. Now fully revised and updated. "Estrogen Matters was my antidote to the misinformation surrounding menopause. This book should be the bible for every single person going through menopause.”―Naomi Watts For years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was the medically approved way to alleviate menopausal symptoms (ranging from hot flushes to brain fog) and reduce the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's, and osteoporosis. But when a large study by the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) announced, with national fanfare, that women taking HRT had an increased risk of breast cancer, women were scared off, and the treatment was abandoned. Now, Dr. Bluming, a medical oncologist, and Dr. Tavris, a social psychologist, reveal the true story of the WHI’s efforts to distort their data to exaggerate unsupported claims of estrogen’s harms. Important updates in this edition include: Evidence that demolishes the WHI’s claim that HRT causes breast cancer. A list of the WHI’s retractions of their original scare stories. Updated findings on estrogen’s benefits on heart, brain, bones, and longevity. A critical review of the alternative products and medications being marketed to treat symptoms of menopause. A sobering and revelatory read, Estrogen Matters sets the record straight on estrogen’s benefits, providing a light to guide women through this inevitable phase of life.

Estrogen Revisited: Lifelong & Fearless

Estrogen Revisited: Lifelong & Fearless
Author: Donna Walters and Blane Crandall, MD
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2008
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1434359840

Menopause: Menopause must be endured -- an accepted notion, right? WRONG! Millions of women have chosen a menopause-free lifestyle, and Donna Walters, 62, is among that number. Unbelievably true, she has NEVER experienced menopause and lives a healthy, youthful and energetic life. Her womanhood is intact, and she remains active in the game of life. To benefit women worldwide and to create estrogen awareness, Ms. Walters dares to publicize two newsworthy realities never discussed or acknowledged: successful long-term estrogen use and never having menopause! Fact: The 2002 Woman''s Health Initiative study, riddled with one-sided, fear-based results, caused a massive rejection of HRT. Yet, millions of women disregarded those results and now enjoy a menopause-free life due to estrogen use. Among that number, Ms. Walters, a successful 31-year estrogen user, debunks the estrogen controversy and virtually eliminates confusion and fear amid silent sufferers! Confirmation: Co-author Dr. Blane Crandall, an OB/GYN surgeon, provides valuable information encompassing estrogen and its health benefits. His compelling views are shared to stop the ongoing disability; the taking of physical, mental, social, and emotional health; and the eventual premature death millions of women worldwide. Dr. Crandall states, "Most women can start HRT at any age, even in the eighties and nineties." Choice: Menopause can cause 22 negative, lifelong health issues! Women need to know many can be circumvented through estrogen use, and more importantly, the avoidance of menopause can be a choice. Estrogen Revisited fuels the fight for the right to choose! Improvement: Passionate about truth, Ms. Walters oversees an effort to improve women''s lives beyond menopausal years. Sounding a clarion call, she announces, "The effects of menopause range from osteoporosis to breast cancer; heart disease to stroke, and they can be life altering. Improvement in women''s health is needed NOW! Estrogen Revisited is the starting point..."

The Madwoman in the Volvo: My Year of Raging Hormones

The Madwoman in the Volvo: My Year of Raging Hormones
Author: Sandra Tsing Loh
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2014-05-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0393088685

A writer, performer, and contributing editor to "The Atlantic" humorously chronicles her experiences going through menopause while dealing with the end of her marriage, her preteen daughters, and the hijinks of her eighty-nine-year-old father.

Fearless

Fearless
Author: Maimah S. Karmo
Publisher: BrownBooks.ORM
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2012-11-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1612540422

One woman’s memoir of getting a cancer diagnosis at age thirty-two—and how rediscovering her faith in God carried her through to a second chance at life. A breast cancer diagnosis at age thirty-two left Maimah Karmo’s world shattered. She was the survivor of civil unrest in Liberia, a college-educated corporate professional, and a dedicated mother to her daughter—breast cancer was not part of the plan. How could this happen? With the help of family and friends, Maimah uncovered her own strength, rediscovered her faith in God, and navigated a completely foreign medical world. Through this struggle to reclaim her body and her soul, she learned what was truly important in life—and she didn’t stop there. During recovery, Maimah took a leap of faith and founded the Tigerlily Foundation, an organization that supports young women before, during, and after breast cancer. She had lived through her own journey; now she wanted to help others do the same. This inspiring account covers Maimah’s journey through an exceptional childhood to her experience with cancer that would change her life forever. It is not only a story of love and determination, but also of what can happen when you are given a second chance at life. Fearless illustrates that even when a situation appears to be impossible, true faith—in yourself, in God, and in those you love—will lead you toward the life you always wanted, the life you have a reason to fight for.