{"product_id":"understanding-menopause-isbn-9780470844717","title":"Understanding Menopause","description":"\"A clear, balanced, and up-to-date guide to dealing with issues arising from the menopause - it couldn't have come at a better time.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDr Mark Porter\u003c\/b\u003e, Practising GP, well known Writer and Broadcaster  \u003cp\u003eAs the variety of treatments to alleviate the physical and psychological symptoms of menopause continues to expand, doctors are encouraging women to take an active role in choosing treatment options for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Menopause\u003c\/i\u003e will help you to make these decisions by providing clear, unbiased information about all aspects of menopause, as well as first-person accounts by women of their psychological and sociological menopausal experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by an expert in women's health, this reader-friendly guide bridges the gap between medical knowledge and everyday life to help you cope with the menopause both physically and mentally.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures women's accounts of what the menopause actually feels like\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes the most up-to-date information on the results of the recent high-profile study into the risks of heart disease and stroke amongst women who have taken HRT\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten in an easy-to-understand style by an expert on women's health\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  About the Author.  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter One. Biological Changes During the Menopause.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Two. Experiencing Symptoms During the Menopause.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Three. Treatments for Heavy Bleeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Four. The 'Change of Life'.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Five. Keeping Healthy After the Menopause.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Six. Changes in the Menopause Over Time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Seven. Non-Hormonal Therapies for the Menopause.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Eight. Hormonal Treatments for the Menopause.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Nine. Contraception After the Age of 40.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Ten. The Future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful Addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"…provides answers to all the questions they would like to ask…\" (The Waiting Room, Summer 2003)  \u003cp\u003e“... an easy book to read. It is balanced and would be helpful for women deciding whether to take HRT.” \u003ci\u003e(Family Planning and GUM Interface,\u003c\/i\u003eApril 2007)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eKaren Ballard\u003c\/b\u003e is a medical sociologist with a particular interest in women's health issues. She has carried out extensive research into women's experiences of the menopause and their use of hormone replacement therapy. She is an academic at King's College London, where she works in the department of General Practice and Primary Care. \u003cb\u003eMenopause is a naturally occurring body process, yet women experience it in very different ways.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhilst for some women it may simply mean the end of menstruation, for others it brings a number of troublesome symptoms. \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Menopause\u003c\/i\u003e looks at issues such as:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowing what to expect during menopause and how to deal with it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowing how life changes will influence your experience.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to deal with heavy bleeding and choices surrounding hysterectomy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to keep healthy after menopause.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecisions surrounding HRT and alternative therapies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Karen Ballard shows, through the voices of real women, what menopause is really like. She provides practical solutions, historical insights and an unbiased account to empower women's choices at this important time.","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990431383781,"sku":"NP9780470844717","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470844717.jpg?v=1761787799","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/understanding-menopause-isbn-9780470844717","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}