Understanding the Path to Menopause: A New Perspective on Perimenopause and Menopause - Softcover

De La Cuesta-Ransom CHC, Claudia; Ransom MD MBA HCLD, Mark X.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1665760974 ISBN 13: 9781665760973

Publisher: Archway Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Understanding the Path to Menopause uses a unique format that combines explaining scientific concepts regarding menopause by Dr. Mark X. Ransom with a more personal touch provided by his wife and co-author, Claudia de la Cuesta-Ransom, culminating in a comprehensive discussion on how to prepare for menopause. The format alternates the factual aspects of menopause and its symptoms with the personal experiences and ideas of a woman approaching menopause. Through simple and concise language, the couple explains the natural changes a woman experiences from her early reproductive years through her transition from perimenopause to menopause and beyond. Chapter by chapter, the book examines common topics such as the timing and definition of perimenopause and menopause; the transformation women can experience during this transition including hot flashes, weight changes, hair growth and loss, irregular bleeding, vaginal dryness and urinary symptoms; and other frequent physical and emotional signs. It also covers the psychological aspects such as anxiety, stress, depression, self-love, and relationships with others. Supported by figures, data, and evidence that explain the information, Understanding the Path to Menopause demystifies and removes the stigma surrounding menopause by providing information and offering practical advice, including a checklist of health measures for each stage of a woman’s life, from puberty to age seventy and beyond. The book’s two voices create an engaging, entertaining, and informative resource on women’s health and well-being.

Edition details

• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1665760974
• ISBN 13: 9781665760973
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 290