Perimenopause For Dummies
For Dummies (Verlag)
978-1-394-18688-4 (ISBN)
Perimenopause For Dummies is a practical and comprehensive guide to the emotional, mental, and physical changes that begin to happen as you approach menopause. Demystify the connection between hormones and aging and make informed choices about how to deal with symptoms like weight gain, hot flashes, depression, mood swings, and insomnia. You’ll learn about natural remedies and medical interventions that can ease the transition between fertility and menopause. Most importantly, you’ll know what to expect, so the changes happening in your body won’t take you by surprise. This Dummies guide is like a trusted friend who can guide you through your life’s next chapter.
Learn what perimenopause is and identify the most common symptoms
Understand how perimenopause can affect your body, emotions, and libido
Ease symptoms with hormonal solutions, diet, and exercise
Discover ways of supporting yourself or your loved ones through perimenopause
Perimenopause For Dummies offers clear, compassionate answers for anyone who is currently experiencing perimenopause or who is ready to learn more about it.
Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt is an obstetrician and gynecologist with her own Ob/Gyn practice and over 30 years of experience. Dr. Levy-Gantt is a Nationally Certified Menopause Practitioner whose areas of expertise include menopause, perimenopause, and hormonal management. She is the author of Womb With A View.
Introduction 1
Part 1: The Facts of Life at Perimenopause 5
Chapter 1: Welcome to Perimenopause 7
Chapter 2: Getting Acquainted with Your Midlife Body 19
Chapter 3: Special Circumstances That Can Impact Perimenopause 37
Chapter 4: Examining Genetic and Environmental Influences 49
Part 2: Hormone Fluctuations and Their Impact in Perimenopause 61
Chapter 5: Bleeding Is Such a Bother: Too Little, Too Much, Too Random 63
Chapter 6: Hormonal Changes: Understanding the Swings of Perimenopause 73
Chapter 7: Holding onto Your Libido and Keeping It Comfortable “Down There” 95
Part 3: Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellbeing 117
Chapter 8: Brain Changes: What to Expect and What to Do When the Fog Rolls In 119
Chapter 9: Mental Health Changes: You’re Not Imagining It 129
Chapter 10: Looking After You: Practicing Self-Care 143
Chapter 11: The Elusive Full Night of Sleep 155
Part 4: Maintaining a Healthy Body 171
Chapter 12: Managing a Bladder That Won’t Behave 173
Chapter 13: Maintaining a Healthy Diet Before Menopause 187
Chapter 14: Getting into an Exercise Plan Before Menopause 203
Chapter 15: Understanding and Preventing Bone Loss 223
Chapter 16: Monitoring Your Health with Tests and Screenings 235
Part 5: The Part of Tens 243
Chapter 17: Ten Perimenopause Myths Exposed 245
Chapter 18: Ten Things to Ignore During Perimenopause 251
Chapter 19: Ten Things You Really Need During Perimenopause 257
Chapter 20: Ten Perimenopause Stories from My Practice 261
Part 6: Appendixes 269
Appendix A: Glossary 271
Appendix B: Perimenopause Resources 279
Index 283
| Erscheinungsdatum | 20.11.2023 |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 185 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 431 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung |
| Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Körper / Sexualität | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-394-18688-6 / 1394186886 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-394-18688-4 / 9781394186884 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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