The Menopause; What You Need to Know

by Margaret Rees; David W. Purdie; Sally Hope

• ISBN13: 9781853156724
• ISBN10: 1853156728
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-06-21
• Publisher: Hodder Arnold Publishers

Summary

Women and their doctors are divided about how to approach menopause. Some feel it is a natural event which should normally not need treatment. Others believe that some of the consequences of falling oestrogen levels, such as hot flushes and osteoporosis, require treatment. The aim of this bookis to provide unbiased and non-promotional information about menopause and its management, including women with special needs such as those with early menopause. It is designed to help patients to understand what happens during menopause, the various treatment options and alternative therapiesavailable to help them deal with these symptoms, as well as advice on staying healthy through this often troublesome phase and beyond. The Menopause: What You Need to Know is based on the British Menopause Society Handbook written by experts for doctors and nurses. All of those involved inhealthcare provision to women will find this an excellent book for recommending to their patients.

Table of Contents

About the editors	iv
Preface	v
Acknowledgements	vii
1 What is the menopause?	1	(7)
2 Symptoms of the menopause	8	(4)
3 Long-term effects of the menopause	12	(8)
4 Contraception and sexual health	20	(4)
5 What you need to know about tests	24	(5)
6 Understanding your risk factors for major diseases	29	(7)
7 Hormone replacement therapy	36	(9)
8 Hormone replacement therapy: benefits, risks and controversies	45	(12)
9 Alternatives to oestrogen for treating menopause symptoms and osteoporosis	57	(8)
10 Diet, exercise and hip protectors	65	(6)
11 Alternative and complementary therapies	71	(7)
12 Early (premature) menopause	78	(5)
13 Managing the menopause when you have other medical conditions	83	(10)
14 Staying healthy around and after the menopause	93	(5)
Word list	98	(4)
Index	102