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The Change Before the Change: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Healthy in the Decade Before Menopause Book

"There's no need to be a martyr!" insist the authors of The Change Before the Change: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Healthy in the Decade Before Menopause, ob-gyn Laura E. Corio and health writer Linda G. Kahn. They wrote The Change for women, usually over 35, who have started experiencing some of the symptoms that indicate that menopause is approaching. This transition time, which can last for several years before menstrual periods stop, is called perimenopause. Symptoms may include "irregular bleeding, hot flashes, palpitations, mood swings, headaches, insomnia, memory loss, vaginal itching and dryness, lack of libido, dry skin and hair, weight gain." The Change documents how perimenopausal women can counter these symptoms by adding certain vitamins, minerals, herbs, and foods to their diet; making simple lifestyle changes; and using hormone preparations, including natural hormones and low-dose estrogen. At the same time, Corio and Kahn wisely stress that relief isn't a quick fix, but should be an ongoing collaboration between you and your doctor. "Your body is not a car that you simply take to the shop for a new set of spark plugs," they say. "It's a complicated, fascinating organism that should command your full interest and attention." The book covers the symptoms of perimenopause; changes in fertility; long-term health of the heart, breasts, reproductive organs, thyroid, and bones; and therapies including medical treatments, supplements, and herbs. Corio and Kahn don't tell you what to do if you're encountering perimenopausal symptoms; rather, they introduce you to your options, as if you were a patient asking for advice. Many case studies and anecdotes from Corio's own patients make The Change lively and involving. --Joan PriceRead More

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  • Product Description

    “What’s happening to me?”

    You’re in the prime of life. As far as you know, menopause could be years away. So why is your body sending you such weird messages?

    • Irregular periods you haven’t seen since your teen years
    • Mood swings, irritability, and worrisome memory glitches
    • Stubborn extra pounds you just can’t shed
    • Hot flashes and insomnia that leave you tired all day
    • And sex — remember how it used to be?

    If even one of these sounds familiar, you could be in perimenopause — the change that precedes the change by as many as ten years. Has your doctor mentioned it? Shockingly, many still don’t. But Dr. Laura Corio has “the talk” with every one of her patients when they reach age 35. And now, in this lively and solution-packed book, she shares her experience helping thousands of women navigate these years in peak physical and emotional health.

    You’ll learn the hows — up-to-the-minute options for getting your symptoms under control. You’ll also learn the fascinating whys — from the subtle hormonal shifts that affect every part of your body to the impact of stress and diet. You’ll get precise details on:

    • Hormone treatment before menopause, including all the new, natural, and low-dose forms that are making this a safe choice for more women
    • Herbs, soy, and other alternative therapies that are backed by solid medical research
    • How perimenopause affects fertility — and what to do if you want to get pregnant
    • How your skin, hair, and nails reflect deeper changes — and how to make them vibrant again
    • Ways to combat cancer fears — and what tests you absolutely must have
    • Whether a high-protein diet is right for you — and what vitamins and minerals you should be taking
    • What to do now to protect your breasts, uterus, bones, and heart in the years to come

    Above all, The Change Before the Change puts you back in charge, with the confidence and resources you need to make the right decisions during these pivotal years.

  • 055310876X
  • 9780553108767
  • Laura E. Corio, Linda G. Kahn
  • 13 November 2000
  • Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 448
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