Turning Point - The Myths and Realities of Menopause (Paperback, Reissue)

The thirteen million women now between the ages of forty-five and fifty-four have focused attention on menopause as a major health issue and greatly increased the demand for information on this once taboo topic. In Turning Point, biologist and author, Sue Furman puts menopause into perspective as one of many hormone-driven events in the continuum of a women's physical and emotional growth.
Furman takes a close look at the powerful influence hormones have on a woman's life, from bone growth and memory functions, to sometimes even swaying a woman's choice of Mr. Right. She then looks at the myriad symptoms that may arise around the time of menopause, including hot flashes, mood swings, migraine headaches, and palpitations, and explains exactly what is happening when these symptoms occur and how to alleviate or cope with them. Finally, Furman discusses the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and how simple life-style choices like good-nutrition and moderate exercise can have a significant impact on the menopause transition.
Debunking the many myths and fears surrounding menopause by providing women with easy-to-grasp, reliable information, Turning Point helps women retain the peace of mind--and sense of humor--that can make menopause a healthy experience and allow women to move confidently into the second half of life.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 1997
First published:	June 1997
Authors:	C.Sue Furman (formerly at the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology)
Dimensions:	203 x 130 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
Edition:	Reissue
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-511384-6
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Human reproduction, growth & development > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Popular medicine > Women's health Promotions
LSN:	0-19-511384-5
Barcode:	9780195113846

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