Product Description
Although 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 to this all of 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 why most find it difficult to make informed choices about how to deal with their menopausal symptoms. Authored by a team of acknowledged experts in treating menopausal symptoms, Menopause For Dummies arms 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 through including diet and exercise, stress management, hormone replacement, and other techniques. And it arms you with authoritative, up-to-the-minute coverage of: Premenopause how to identify it and what it means The stages of menopause How menopause can affect your body, emotions, and libido The latest facts about hormone replacement therapy The pros and cons of various alternative treatments The best ways of handling hot flashes Easing symptoms with diet and exercise Preventing bone loss Helpful lifestyle changes With Menopause For Dummies in your corner you’ll have a kinder, gentler “change of life.”

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 13 reviews)

Must the Problem ALWAYS Start With MEN ...? by Rosemarie Kennedy (PA)

5 Stars
July 31, 2009
In this case, NO! It wasn't a MAN thing-It was a WOmen thing. My friend's wife of 18 years left him, blaming it on menopause. He wanted to be sympathetic, understanding, and of course, KNOWLEDGEABLE about his wife's condition. Although it didn't save their marriage (because she really wanted to travel around Europe and use the poor man for his money,) it DID increase his knowledge. He gave her the book to increase HER understanding about the way she felt, and how to counteract it; BUT she read the book on the airplane enroute BACK to the U.K. All in all, the book did its job; it was clear, concise, and easy to follow. However,there should be a disclaimer on it saying: "It can't save your marriage." Buy the book and see for yourself what a good "guide" it was. I recommend buying it from Amazon! PS Can anyone recommend a good divorce lawyer in the Pocono, PA area? He DESERVES to get MORE THAN HALF!!

Menopause Info by Cynthia K. Pagiatakis (Warren, ME USA)

5 Stars
January 30, 2009
Good, solid, concise information ... very helpful. Especially good if you are already experiencing menopause symptoms, and thinking process doesn't always work well. Don't hesitate to buy this ... it will come in handy for a long time.

Not bad but... by Orb21 (USA)

2 Stars
November 08, 2008
On the whole this is an okay book. In some places I did indeed feel like a dummy, that is I couldn't follow it. In other places it was so obvious I felt like a very smart person who was bored. It has some good info in it if you're willing to look for it. Maybe consider this book if you are just starting out on this topic and know very little.

Not what I was hoping for by J. Evans (Sacramento, CA USA)

3 Stars
October 24, 2008
This is a very, very beginner's book for someone who has just had her first hot flash. It is a great guide if you are just starting the perimenopausal stage and want to know what to expect but for someone in the middle of the process, not quite as helpful.

GREAT BOOK . by DDTJ (ILLINOIS)

5 Stars
July 29, 2008
I had a lot of questions about menopause and needed answers without all the medical lingo. This book gives you simple answers in English without the medical mumbo jumbo. It not only answered my questions but gave me some good questions I can ask my doctor. I recommend this book to all women going thru perimenopause and I also recommend it to all the men in her life. It will help them understand what their special person is going thru and what to expect.

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