Perimenopause-Preparing for the Change: A Guide to the Early Stages of Menopause and Beyond - Hardcover

Teaff, Nancy Lee, M.D.; Wiley, Kim Wright

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 155958579X ISBN 13: 9781559585798

Publisher: Prima Pub, 1994

Synopsis

Describes the symptoms that can develop in the years preceding menopause, and stresses the importance of exercise, nutrition, weight control, and stress relief

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About the Author

<b>Nancy Lee Teaff, M.D.,</b> specializes in treating perimenopause, menopause, and infertility. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists.<br><br><br><i>From the Trade Paperback edition.</i>

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associated with menopause can begin fifteen years prior to the onset of menopause. During that early stage, called perimenopause, many women experience bewildering symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, irregular menstrual cycles, sleeping disorders, and what some describe as "PMS all month." Perimenopause has often been ignored in the past, and even the medical community is just becoming aware of its widespread presence in pre-menopausal women. Given that fact, it is wise to learn as much as possible about this process.<br><br>In a jargon-free, reader-friendly style, <b><i>Perimenopause—Peparing for the Change</i></b> discusses:<br><br>• What perimenopause is, when it occurs, how to diagnose it, and what it means<br>• Symptoms and solutions and natural versus medicated treatments<br>• Wellness: stress relief, weight control, excercise, diet, and nutrition<br>• Finding the right doctor and what to expect during an office vis

Edition details

• Publisher: Prima Pub
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 155958579X
• ISBN 13: 9781559585798
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 204