Description
Everything You Want to Know About Menopause: A Q&A Guide
If you are experiencing menopause or simply want to gain a better understanding of this natural phase of life, look no further. 100 Questions & Answers About Menopause For Dummies is your complete guide to understanding the causes, signs, and diagnosis of menopause. This book contains everything you've been wanting to know about what causes menopause and how it can be managed with medical treatments and lifestyle changes.
Designed to be straightforward, this book gets right to the point with short, easy-to-absorb sections. This allows you to quickly find the information you need to support your health and well-being. Get answers to your most pressing questions including:
- What are the common symptoms of menopause?
- What is perimenopause and how is it different from menopause?
- What are the best ways to manage weight during menopause?
- How long do menopause symptoms last?
For anyone looking for no-nonsense information on menopause, as well as anyone helping someone else navigate it, 100 Questions & Answers About Menopause For Dummies is a handy, low-pressure place to start.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Understanding Menopause 3
CHAPTER 1: Introducing Menopause 5
CHAPTER 2: Heat, Sleep, and Mood 9
Part 2: Managing Menopause: Medication, Lifestyle, and Alternative Therapies 15
CHAPTER 3: Medical Treatments and Therapies 17
CHAPTER 4: Making Lifestyle Changes 29
CHAPTER 5: Alternative Therapies 37
Part 3: Physical Health in Menopause 45
CHAPTER 6: Sexual, Reproductive, and Urinary Health 47
CHAPTER 7: Metabolism and the Endocrine System 61
CHAPTER 8: Cardiovascular Health 69
CHAPTER 9: Systemic Health 73
CHAPTER 10: Bones, Muscles, and Joints 85
CHAPTER 11: Skin, Hair, and Nails 91
Part 4: Cognitive and Emotional Health in Menopause 101
CHAPTER 12: Cognitive and Sensory Health 103
CHAPTER 13: Mental and Emotional Health 113
Index 123
