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Table of Contents
Please Read this First ......................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ................................................................................ 4
About the Author................................................................................. 8
1. Menopause – An Overview ............................................................. 9
2. What is Menopause?..................................................................... 13
Useful Menopause Terms ................................................................. 15
Causes of Menopause....................................................................... 16
4. Who Is Affected by Menopause? ................................................. 18
5. Signs and Symptoms of Menopause ........................................... 20
6. What Happens During Menopause? ............................................ 24
What Actually Happens During Menopause?..................................................... 24
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7. What are the Risk Factors for Menopause?................................ 26
8. Myths and Misconceptions about Menopause ........................... 28
Myth: Menopause causes weight gain ............................................................ 28
Myth: Menopause marks the end of sexual life.............................................. 28
Myth: Menopause denotes you have become old. ........................................ 28
Myth: Menopause causes memory problems. ............................................... 29
Myth: Menopause is natural, so it does not have major consequences. .... 29
Myth: Hormone replacement therapy is bad. ................................................. 30
Myth: Menopause causes depression............................................................. 30
Myth: Menopause could mean the end of an active life. ............................... 30
9. When to Seek Medical Advice ...................................................... 31
10. How Is the Menopause Diagnosed? .......................................... 33
12. Self-Testing for Menopause ....................................................... 38
13. Medical History for Menopause Diagnosis ............................... 40
14. Is It Possible to Delay the Menopause? .................................... 41
15. Life after Menopause................................................................... 42
16. Complications of Menopause and Other Conditions ............... 44
17. Menopause and Your Emotions ................................................. 46
18. Menopause and Depression....................................................... 48
19. Menopause and Bladder Function ............................................. 50
20. Menopause and Cancer .............................................................. 52
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21. Menopause and Osteoporosis ................................................... 53
22. Menopause and Smoking ........................................................... 55
23. Treatment Options for Menopause Symptoms ......................... 56
Treatment Options for Menopause Symptoms .................................................. 56
Treatment Options for Menopause Symptoms .................................................. 57
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT):..................................... 58
24. Medications.................................................................................. 60
Common Medications for Menopausal Symptoms............................................ 60
25. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)...................................... 64
26. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) .............. 68
Formation of Bioidentical Hormones Bioidentical hormones are
chemically synthesized hormones produced from plants and
Popularity of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.............................. 69
Advantages of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy....................... 69
Success Rate of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.................... 70
27. How to Reduce or Eliminate Menopause Symptoms ............... 71
28. Ten Ways to Relieve Menopausal Hot Flashes ......................... 73
29. Diet Tips to Stay Healthy During Menopause ........................... 75
30. Exercise and Menopause............................................................ 78
31. How to Treat Menopause Symptoms Naturally......................... 80
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32. Herbal Remedies for Treating Menopause................................ 86
33. Menopause and Your Family...................................................... 88
34. Where to Find Help for the Menopause ..................................... 90
35. Supporting Someone Going through Menopause.................... 92
36. Menopause – Frequently Asked Questions .............................. 94