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 womens physical and emotional growth. Furman takes a close look at the powerful influence hormones have on a womans life, from bone growth and memory functions, to sometimes even swaying a womans 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 hormonereplacement therapy (HRT) and how simple life-style choices like good-nutrition and moderate exercise can have a significant impact on the menopause transition.
The chemistry of love; Hormone cycles; Making sense of the meopause myths; More changes; Menopause before your time; The silent epidemic; The heart of the matter; Hormone replacment therapy; You are what you eat; Survival of the fittest; Up in smoke; Looking ahead;
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