From learning about the stages of menopause, how it’s diagnosed and treated to managing symptoms and learning not just to cope but to thrive physically, mentally and socially, this book is the ultimate guide to helping you through the change.
Welcome
Modern Woman’s Guide to the Menopause
Introduction to MENOPAUSE • Menopause doesn’t have to be the end of a woman’s best years – it can be the beginning
WHAT IS THE Menopause? • One of life’s biggest transitions is rarely spoken about, but the menopause doesn’t have to remain a mystery
Symptoms • The menopause isn’t just hot flushes and irregular periods – there are lots of surprising symptoms
Diagnosis and TREATMENT • Women don’t have to suffer silently through the menopause, as treatments are available
Stages • From perimenopause to postmenopause, here’s what women can expect to experience
EARLY & FORCED MENOPAUSE • For some women, the menopause can make a very unexpected arrival
A-Z OF THE menopause • There’s more to the menopause than just hot flushes, mood changes and irregular periods, as this rundown of the side effects reveals
Health RISKS • As if hot flashes and mood swings weren’t enough, nature has to throw a whole host of health complications into the marvelous mix that is the menopause
Managing your SYMPTOMS • When life gives you lemons… how to make the most of your menopause
How to COPE • As with any trying time, it’s okay to ask for help. Here’s a rundown of exactly how to get it…
12 Menopause MYTHS BUSTED! • From misinformation around HRT to doom-ladened advice about your sex life, the menopause is a hot topic for gossip. We sift fact from fiction…
MENO PAUSE Dos & Don’ts • The menopause can be a minefield to navigate. Expert Dr Shahzadi Harper guides you through what to do – and what not to do…
Treating MENOPAUSE • Don’t suffer unnecessarily! There are plenty of ways you can treat the symptoms of menopause…
Natural WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR MENOPAUSE • The self-care tips, tricks and remedies to help you through the change
IS IT A Big deal? • Menopause can be challenging for some women, requiring huge adjustment and medical help, while others have minimal symptoms
PHYSICAL Coping mechanisms • How menopause can help you with bringing sexy back and unleash your physical potential
Fitness THROUGH THE MENOPAUSE • An expert guide to the best workouts for women going through the change
Alleviate symptoms with YOGA • Yoga is a wonderful cure-all for a wide range of complaints and problems, and the symptoms of menopause are by no means any exception
RELAXATION Techniques • Some simple-but-powerful methods to try when you need to grasp a moment of calm
PRESS PAUSE (on your menopause) • Escape for a few days and emerge feeling like yourself again with a menopause retreat
LET’S TALK ABOUT Sex! • Despite what you might hear, the menopause doesn’t mean the end of your love life
WHAT’S UP down there? • Fluctuating hormones during menopause can cause changes to your vagina, vulva and bladder – here’s what’s going on and why
Sleep AND THE MENOPAUSE • Insomnia, night sweats and how the menopause can greatly affect your sleep
CLOSE TO THE BONE • Menopause is a critical time for a woman’s bone health, as this article reveals
Feeling Flushed • The hot flush is one of the most common menopause-related discomforts reported by women. Here’s how to cope…
The heart OF THE MATTER • Everything you need to know about heart disease and menopause, and steps to reduce your risk
What’s up with your Hormones? • Understanding...