{"product_id":"menopause-for-dummies-isbn-9780470053430","title":"Menopause For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive and practical guide for women of all ages to gain a clear view of the physical, mental, and emotional changes related to menopause\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough menopause is a natural and inevitable stage in every woman's life, its physical, mental, and emotional manifestations can vary greatly from one person to the next. Add the conflicting \"expert\" information about the benefits, risks, and side effects to which women are exposed on a daily basis, and it's easy to see many women find it difficult to make informed choices about how to deal with their menopausal symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthored by a team of acknowledged experts in treating menopausal symptoms, \u003ci\u003eMenopause For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides you with all the information you need to stay in control every step of the way. In plain English, it explains the role menopause plays in a variety of common health problems, such as osteoporosis, stroke, and heart disease. It walks you through proven measures for minimizing your risk of developing complications, including diet and exercise, stress management, hormone replacement, and other techniques. And this no-nonsense guide gives you authoritative, up-to-the-minute coverage of:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to identify pre-menopause (perimenopause) and what it means\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe stages of menopause\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow menopause can affect your body, emotions, and libido\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe latest facts about hormone replacement therapy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe pros and cons of various alternative treatments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe best ways of handling hot flashes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasing symptoms with diet and exercise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreventing bone loss\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelpful lifestyle changes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book has four top ten lists to provide even more ways of navigating the changes you'll experience throughout menopause—exposing common myths about menopause, giving you the scoop on medical tests you might need, kicking around ideas to kick-start or rejuvenate your exercise routine, and tempting you with fabulous healthy foods (because eating healthy doesn't have to be boring).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditionally, the book has a glossary and a list of resources to find more information about menopause, hormones, and related conditions. With \u003ci\u003eMenopause For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e in your corner, you’ll have a kinder, gentler \"change of life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Main Facts about Menopause 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Mapping Out Menopause 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Talking Biology and Psychology: Your Mind and Body on Menopause 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Fooling Mother Nature: Early Menopause 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Getting In Sync with the Symptoms 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Effects of Menopause on Your Body and Mind 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Business of Your Bones 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Getting a Handle on Heart Health 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Dealing with Vaginal and Urinary Changes 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Examining Your Skin and Hair on Menopause 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Maintaining Your Sex Life Through Menopause 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Mental and Emotional Issues 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Treating the Effects 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: The Basics of Hormone Therapy 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Understanding Hormone Therapy and Your Heart 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Checking Out Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Reviewing Reproductive Cancers and Hormone Therapy 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Considering Hormone Therapy and Other Health Conditions 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Making the Decision about Hormone Therapy 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Taking an Alternate Route: Non-Hormone Therapies 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Lifestyle Issues for Menopause and Beyond 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Eating for the Change 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Focusing on Fitness 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Enjoying a New Lease on Life 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Menopause Myths Exposed 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Medical Tests for Menopausal Women 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Terrific Fitness Programs for Menopausal Women 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Powerhouse Foods for Menopausal Women 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Appendixes 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Glossary 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Resources 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcia L. 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You'll cope with the changes better and better enjoy life!  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE DUMMIES WAY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations in plain English\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Get in, get out\" information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIcons and other navigational aids\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOnline cheat sheet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTop ten lists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA dash of humor and fu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandle hot flashes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevent bone loss\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate current therapy options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify perimenopause\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake smarter lifestyle choices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet Smart!\u003c\/b\u003e @www.dummies.com  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind listings of all our books\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose from many different subject categories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSign up for eTips at \u003cb\u003eetips.dummies.com\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989607235813,"sku":"NP9780470053430","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470053430.jpg?v=1761784787","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/menopause-for-dummies-isbn-9780470053430","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}