From Taboo to Wellness. Volume 3 : The Facts Behind Menopause / Peter Hollands.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hollands, Peter, author.

Series:

Medicine Demystified Series

Medicine Demystified Series ; Volume 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Menopause.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (117 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Bentham Science Publishers, [2023]

Summary:

Menopause is a significant milestone in a woman's life, marking the end of fertility and the start of a new phase. However, it can also bring many physical and emotional symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood changes, and a higher risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. Because of these issues, dealing with menopause can be a challenge. From Taboo to Wellness: The Facts behind Menopause is an informative guide to menopause. It provides clarity and accessibility for anyone interested in understanding the topic, and wants to deconstruct any myths that surround it with facts. From symptoms to treatments, this book covers everything you need to know about menopause in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. Written with the general reader in mind, this book explores the science behind menopause, as well as the male andropause and how it differs from the female experience. With insights into Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and future treatments using stem cells, it gives a comprehensive understanding of the options for managing menopause. But that's not all - the book also delves into the fascinating world of menopause in the animal kingdom, offering a unique perspective on how different species experience hormonal changes caused by this life-changing event.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

End User License Agreement

Contents

Preface

CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Dedication

A Bit of History

‘THE CHANGE’

INTRODUCTION

The Four Stages of Menopause

1. Premature Menopause or Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)

2. Perimenopause

3. Menopause

4. Postmenopause

KEYPOINTS OF CHAPTER 1

The Menopausal Women

NEXT STEPS

FEAR

WHAT IS CAUSING FEAR?

MYTHS

Femininity and the Menopause

WISHES OF MENOPAUSAL WOMEN

PRAYERS OF THE MENOPAUSAL WOMAN

KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 2

The Diagnosis and Standard Treatment of Menopause

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ISBN:

9789815124217

9815124218

OCLC:

1376934074