100 Questions & Answers About Menopause For Dummies

Everything You Want to Know About Menopause: A Q&A Guide If you are experiencing menopause or simply want to gain a better understanding of this natural phase of life, look no further. 100 Questions & Answers About Menopause For Dummies is your complete guide to understanding the causes, signs, and diagnosis of menopause. This book contains everything you've been wanting to know about what causes menopause and how it can be managed with medical treatments and lifestyle changes. Designed to be straightforward, this book gets right to the point with short, easy-to-absorb sections. This allows you to quickly find the information you need to support your health and well-being. Get answers to your most pressing questions including: What are the common symptoms of menopause? What is perimenopause and how is it different from menopause? What are the best ways to manage weight during menopause? How long do menopause symptoms last? For anyone looking for no-nonsense information on menopause, as well as anyone helping someone else navigate it, 100 Questions & Answers About Menopause For Dummies is a handy, low-pressure place to start.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Understanding Menopause 3 Chapter 1: Introducing Menopause 5 Chapter 2: Heat, Sleep, and Mood 9 Part 2: Managing Menopause: Medication, Lifestyle, and Alternative Therapies 15 Chapter 3: Medical Treatments and Therapies 17 Chapter 4: Making Lifestyle Changes 29 Chapter 5: Alternative Therapies 37 Part 3: Physical Health in Menopause 45 Chapter 6: Sexual, Reproductive, and Urinary Health 47 Chapter 7: Metabolism and the Endocrine System 61 Chapter 8: Cardiovascular Health 69 Chapter 9: Systemic Health 73 Chapter 10: Bones, Muscles, and Joints 85 Chapter 11: Skin, Hair, and Nails 91 Part 4: Cognitive and Emotional Health in Menopause 101 Chapter 12: Cognitive and Sensory Health 103 Chapter 13: Mental and Emotional Health 113 Index 123