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Record Nr.

UNINA9910148632903321

Autore

Faubion Stephanie S.

Titolo

Mayo clinic the menopause solution : a doctor's guide to relieving hot flashes, enjoying better sex, sleeping well, controlling your weight, and being happy! / / Stephanie S. Faubion, M.D

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY : , : Time Inc. Books, , [2016]

©2016

ISBN

0-8487-4824-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (335 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

618.1/75

Soggetti

Menopause

Menopause - Treatment

Middle-aged women - Health and hygiene

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"A doctor's guide to: relieving hot flashes, enjoying better sex, sleeping well, controlling your weight, and being happy!"--Cover.

Includes index.

At head of title: Mayo Clinic.

"Oxmoor House"--Spine.

Nota di contenuto

Getting a head start on menopause -- Menopause basics. What is menopause? ; When menopause comes too early ; Body changes from head to toe -- Navigating the changes. Hot flashes and night sweats ; Moods and you ; When you can't sleep ; Changes in your sexual life and health ; Incontinence and other pelvic problems -- Taking control of your symptoms. Weight management ; Hormones and other prescription therapies ; Complementary and integrative medicine -- Health in menopause and beyond. Caring for your breasts ; Keeping your bones strong ; Protecting your heart ; Your brain and menopause ; Taking care of your body ; An ounce of prevention ; Embracing the image in the mirror ; Finding balance and happiness.

Sommario/riassunto

"Women are spending an unprecedented one-third of their life spans in menopause, experiencing these common symptoms and changes in record numbers.  This essential guide debunks the myth that what works for one will work for all.  With an in-depth look at lifestyle



strategies, over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements and hormone therapy, you'll find a reliable and balanced approach for taking charge of your own health and getting the best care from your health care provider as you navigate this transition,"--