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A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book Ser.: The Only Menopause Guide You'll Need by Michele C Moore (2004, Trade Paperback, New Edition)

For women facing decisions about treatment for the symptoms of menopause, the second edition of this landmark work features a new chapter that addresses the latest findings about hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Michele Moore helps patients make informed treatment choices and offers a balanced account of options that range from traditional medical practice to holistic and alternative approaches. Drawing on her own experience as well the experiences of friends, colleagues, and patients, Dr. Moore provides information about the symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Her analysis of treatment options includes lifestyle changes and herbal and homeopathic remedies in addition to allopathic medicine. Above all, she encourages patients to participate actively in their own health care, accept responsibility for their choices, and cope with the consequences of those choices while remaining proactive. She also emphasizes the need for each woman to monitor her health condition closely and to reassess her situation as her health needs change through the years. Sympathetic and authoritative, this helpful books prepares women to deal with the inevitable changes in body, mind, and spirit that accompany menopause.

Lc Classification Number
Rg186.M66 2004
Edition Description
New Edition
Edition Number
2
Reviews
"Any woman approaching this phase of her life would be wise to read Moore's overview before making any decisions." -- Mary Beth Regan, Baltimore Sun, Any woman approaching this phase of her life would be wise to read Moore's overview before making any decisions., ""Any woman approaching this phase of her life would be wise to read Moore's overview before making any decisions.""
Table of Content
Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1. Symptoms You May Have Now: Perimenopause, Menopause, and Postmenopause Chapter 2. Health Concerns Now: Cardiovascular Disease, Osteoporosis, and Endometrial and Breast Cancer Chapter 3. Overview of Therapies: Allopathic, Complementary, Herbal, and Homeopathic Chapter 4. Therapeutic Approaches in Perimenopause Chapter 5. Therapeutic Approaches in Menopause Chapter 6. Therapeutic Approaches in Postmenopause Chapter 7. Estriol: The Forgotten Estrogen Chapter 8. Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Multitude of Choices Conclusion: Vision and Responsibility Appendix 1: Diets for Improved Health and Fitness Appendix 2: Patient's Record of Symptoms, Diagnostic Tests, and Therapies Resources Glossary References Index
Copyright Date
2002
Target Audience
Trade
Topic
Women's Health, General
Lccn
2004-043483
Dewey Decimal
618.1/75
Dewey Edition
22
Genre
Health & Fitness

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