Menopause in Perspective

by Philippa Pigache

Increasing medicalisation of the menopause has left many women feeling unsure and unconfident about this stage of their lives. While doctors may be able to help with some of the more unpleasant symptoms, menopause is a transition rather than a medical condition. Just as menarche ushered in the childbearing years, so menopause heralds the passing of this era in a woman's life; in both cases, the same hormones are making their entry and exit. So why is this hormonal change regarded as a medical event? If drugs are not needed at menarche, why should they be needed at menopause? Is the discomfort that unbearable, and are there other ways to help? This book looks at the options - both what the doctor can offer, and other ways to cope. Topics how naturally produced hormones change during the menopause; is it a natural event or historic accident? do you need medical treatment; if so, for which symptoms? is HRT the best thing for you? menopause and your heart and circulation; reducing the risk of cancer; taking care of your bones and skin; sex during and after the menopause; making the most of the rest of your life.

128 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 18, 2010

Reviews

[Jenny Carr · Rating 2 out of 5]

I assumed this was written from Christian perspective, but it wasn't. There is some.interesting info here especially in the more scientific aspects of the what's and whys, and that is why I have given the two stars. It was not from a Christian perspective though, even though I think God may have had a fleeting mention.
some of the stuff on cholesterol and full fat milk was outdated, as we know that full fat milk does.actually contain protective fats, and is a medium chain fat which doesn't cause the damage it was once thought it does. She also fails to stress the weight bearing enough. It has come.to light in many reports that it is extremely important to work with weights as we get older.