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Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause

Author : Paula Briggs
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3318070017
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause written by Paula Briggs and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2021-10-31 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The menopause, and the time around menopause, can be a stage of life when many women experience symptoms ranging from mild to debilitating. Much can be done to help, including lifestyle changes, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and treatments for individual symptoms. Written by specialists, reviewed by patients, and packed with practical tips, this second edition of 'Fast Facts: Menopause for Patients' provides the information you need to have an informed discussion with your healthcare professional and to help you choose how you want to manage your menopause transition. Spaces have been provided to help you keep notes on your menopause journey and record any questions you may have. With detailed sections on the biology of menopause, how it can affect your life and work, and HRT, you can be sure to find answers to your most pressing questions. Tips for partners, useful resources, and a glossary complete this understandable and comprehensive guide. Table of Contents: • What is the menopause • What’s happening with my hormones? • Other reasons for menopause • How will the menopause transition affect me? • Managing the common symptoms • Sex and the menopause • Lifestyle changes to help manage symptoms • Long-term consequences of the menopause • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) • Weighing up the benefits and risks of HRT • The long-term benefits of HRT • HRT and breast cancer • FAQs about HRT • Tips for partners • Menopause and the workplace • Breaking the taboo and getting support

Fast Facts: Menopause for Women and their Supporters

Author : P. Briggs
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 191277609X
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Menopause for Women and their Supporters written by P. Briggs and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The menopause transition affects different women in different ways, with symptoms ranging from mild to debilitating. This fact-filled workbook explains in simple language what happens during the perimenopausal years, highlights the long-term consequences of the menopause, and debunks the myths surrounding menopausal hormone treatment. With spaces to write notes and keep track of symptoms, it is the ideal resource to help women have informed discussions with their doctors or nurses and choose how they want to manage their menopause transition. Contents: • What is the menopause? • What’s happening with my hormones? • How will the menopause transition affect me? • Long-term consequences of the menopause • Managing the common symptoms • Sex and the menopause • Lifestyle changes to help manage symptoms • Menopausal hormone therapy • Weighing up the benefits and risks of MHT • The long-term benefits of MHT • The risks of MHT • MHT and breast cancer • Frequently asked questions about MHT • Breaking the taboo and getting support • What’s new?

Fast Facts

Author : David H. Barlow
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781905832088
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts written by David H. Barlow and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evidence-based, drawing on the results of the most recent research to provide general practitioners, specialist nurses and gynaecologists with an increased understanding of the physiological and psychological effects of the menopause.

Fast Facts: Menopause for Women and their Supporters

Author : Paula Briggs
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1912776081
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (127 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts: Menopause for Women and their Supporters by : Paula Briggs

Download or read book Fast Facts: Menopause for Women and their Supporters written by Paula Briggs and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The menopause transition affects different women in different ways, with symptoms ranging from mild to debilitating. This fact-filled workbook explains in simple language what happens during the perimenopausal years, highlights the long-term consequences of the menopause, and debunks the myths surrounding menopausal hormone treatment. With spaces to write notes and keep track of symptoms, it is the ideal resource to help women have informed discussions with their doctors or nurses and choose how they want to manage their menopause transition. Contents: • What is the menopause? • What’s happening with my hormones? • How will the menopause transition affect me? • Long-term consequences of the menopause • Managing the common symptoms • Sex and the menopause • Lifestyle changes to help manage symptoms • Menopausal hormone therapy • Weighing up the benefits and risks of MHT • The long-term benefits of MHT • The risks of MHT • MHT and breast cancer • Frequently asked questions about MHT • Breaking the taboo and getting support • What’s new?

Menopause

Author : Manuel Neves-e-Castro
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781850706281
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Menopause written by Manuel Neves-e-Castro and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-03-13 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is little doubt that quality of life can be substantially improved by hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Evidence has also accumulated concerning the effects of estrogen in the primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases and osteoporosis. However, recent studies have cast some doubts about the effectiveness of HRT in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases as well as highlighting the possibility of undesirable effects in long-term use. A comprehensive clinical reference, Menopause: Hormones and Cancer examines the issues involved in the use of HRT. It presents new information on steroid receptors, estrogens and estrogen therapy, oral contraception, hormone therapies for ovarian cancer, progesterone therapy, endometrial cancer, phytoestrogens, hormone replacement therapy, estrogen receptors, neurosteroids, prophylactic oophorectomy and estrogen or testosterone implants, and the relationship between sex steroid therapy and colon cancer. The use of HRT is still relatively new and must be studied for many years before the alleged beneficial preventive effects can be seen and understood. In addition, long-term treatment, other than having the desired positive effects, also has some possible undesirable side effects that require further study. In Menopause: Hormones and Cancer top experts in the field focus on understanding the cardiovascular benefits of HRT and the long-term risks.

Fast Facts: Menopause

Author : David H. Barlow
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 190373438X
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Menopause written by David H. Barlow and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Fast Facts: Menopause' is a concise handbook designed to provide an overview of menopausal and postmenopausal health issues and their management. Although effective therapies for symptoms are available, controversies surrounding some of the available treatments have made potential users wary. In the second edition of this succinct and practical text, two eminent specialists review, in detail, the causes and consequences of menopausal symptoms, and the options available to women today. The text is evidence-based, drawing on the results of the most recent research to provide general practitioners, specialist nurses, gynaecologists and other healthcare professionals with an increased understanding of the physiological and psychological effects of the menopause and to contribute to more effective management. Contents: • Stages, effects and implications • Vasomotor function • Osteoporosis • Urogenital changes • Neurological symptoms • Sexuality • Symptom management • Types of hormone therapy • Side effects of hormone therapy • Endometrial bleeding with hormone therapy • Risks of hormone therapy • Tibolone • Alternatives to hormone therapy.

Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause

Author : P. Briggs
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3318069582
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause written by P. Briggs and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2021-09-08 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The menopause, and the time around menopause, can be a stage of life when many women experience symptoms ranging from mild to debilitating. Much can be done to help, including lifestyle changes, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and treatments for individual symptoms. Written by specialists, reviewed by patients, and packed with practical tips, this second edition of 'Fast Facts: Menopause for Patients' provides the information you need to have an informed discussion with your healthcare professional and to help you choose how you want to manage your menopause transition. Spaces have been provided to help you keep notes on your menopause journey and record any questions you may have. With detailed sections on the biology of menopause, how it can affect your life and work, and HRT, you can be sure to find answers to your most pressing questions. Tips for partners, useful resources, and a glossary complete this understandable and comprehensive guide. Table of Contents: • What is the menopause • What’s happening with my hormones? • Other reasons for menopause • How will the menopause transition affect me? • Managing the common symptoms • Sex and the menopause • Lifestyle changes to help manage symptoms • Long-term consequences of the menopause • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) • Weighing up the benefits and risks of HRT • The long-term benefits of HRT • HRT and breast cancer • FAQs about HRT • Tips for partners • Menopause and the workplace • Breaking the taboo and getting support

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): Menopause

Author : John R. Lee
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0759510040
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (595 download)

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Download or read book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): Menopause written by John R. Lee and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2004-02-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguing that giving estrogen replacement therapy to women after menopause is medically the wrong thing to do, Lee suggests that natural progesterone can prevent most of the unpleasant side effects of menopause, including osteoporosis and weight gain.

Fast Facts: Osteoporosis

Author : Juliet E. Compston
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1905832516
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (58 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts: Osteoporosis by : Juliet E. Compston

Download or read book Fast Facts: Osteoporosis written by Juliet E. Compston and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Osteoporosis is a silent disease until a fracture is sustained, and successful management relies on the clinician's keen awareness of risk factors and screening technology, thorough assessment of disease probability, and knowledge of the most appropriate therapeutic interventions. This sixth edition of 'Fast Facts: Osteoporosis' covers all of the most recent developments in the therapeutic and diagnostic arena, while maintaining the background sections that clarify the pathophysiology of osteoporosis and the homeostatic determinants of peak bone acquisition and maintenance. This succinct yet comprehensive handbook highlights: • The significant improvements in diagnostic capability achieved through advances in imaging techniques including MRI and quantitative computed tomography • Improvements in risk assessment through the use of a new online algorithm, FRAX® • The most recent results of clinical trials for new and long-term therapies This new edition of 'Fast Facts: Osteoporosis' provides the family physician and other members of the healthcare team with the latest information for the successful management of this challenging condition. Contents: • Epidemiology • Pathophysiology • Clinical manifestations • Diagnostic techniques • Risk assessment • Management: general considerations • Antiresorptive therapy • Strontium ranelate and parathyroid hormone peptides • Other forms of osteoporosis • Future trends

Is it Hot in Here? Or is it Me?

Author : Pat Wingert
Publisher : Workman Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780761138082
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Is it Hot in Here? Or is it Me? written by Pat Wingert and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written with an uncompromising intelligence and wit by two award-winning "Newsweek" journalists, this volume is the essential, comprehensive, up-to-the-minute, deeply optimistic book for the millions of women in their 40s-to-60s.

The Menopause Book

Author : Barbara Kantrowitz
Publisher : Workman Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1523504285
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (235 download)

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Download or read book The Menopause Book written by Barbara Kantrowitz and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide for Women Deeply optimistic, reassuring, and essential, the book the North American Menopause Society called “required reading” is now revised and updated, with over 20 percent new material that incorporates the latest medical findings, cutting-edge research, and best-practices advice. Expertly separating fact from fiction in the latest “breakthrough” medical studies, it shows you what to pay attention to, and what you can ignore. Learn about the role of hormones and the latest advances in hormone therapy. The truth about hot flashes and how to deal with getting one at work. The impact of menopause on sexuality and how to manage an up-and-down libido. There are chapters on heart health (how to protect it), moods (how to ride them out), and exercise (how to stretch without strain). And finally, why this period of life can be a natural springboard to staying healthy, feeling great, and looking beautiful for the next act of your life. Your Questions, Your Answers: Is it possible that I could get another period after more than a year without one? Losing weight at midlife feels like an uphill battle—what’s the healthiest approach? How do I perform a breast self-exam? Is hormone therapy necessary—and if so, which one is right for me? How effective are Kegel exercises, and how do I do them? I’m starting to get adult acne—is this normal?

The M Word

Author : Ginni Mansberg
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
ISBN 13 : 1760873187
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book The M Word written by Ginni Mansberg and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handbook for understanding, embracing and (even) enjoying the rite of passage that is peri-menopause and menopause; outlines the experience, the medical science, treatment options and home remedies; written by a practicing GP and media doctor who has just turned 50 herself. Night sweats, hot flushes, anxiety, insomnia, exhaustion, itchy skin, low libido, painful sex … Any of these sound familiar? Ninety per cent of women experience these symptoms some time between the ages of 40 and 60, but shhhhhhh … just suck it up, princess. And nobody mention the M word. Menopause and perimenopause (the hormonal rollercoaster years leading up to a woman's last period) are among our last taboo subjects. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) - once widely prescribed as the magical secret of youth - has been shunned by women and their doctors for two decades. Dr Ginni Mansberg, one of Australia's most trusted health and wellbeing experts, is here to work through the evidence and bust the taboos out of the water. The M Word is all about you and your choices. Are you being offered the best solutions for your menopause issues? Because there are great solutions to help you thrive in this new stage of life. What happens to your body once key hormones begin to diminish? What are the pros and cons of HRT? Which home remedies are worth a shot, and which are snake oil? Plus, how can you shift that menopause weight gain, what's best for your changing skin, how can you exercise your brain (move over, Sudoku) and why are you so bloody itchy all the time? All of this and more is delivered with Dr Ginni's no-nonsense humour and backed up with evidence-based facts and personal anecdotes to help women make informed choices.

Fast Facts about the Gynecologic Exam for Nurse Practitioners

Author : R. Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, NCMP, FAANP, FAAN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826107818
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts about the Gynecologic Exam for Nurse Practitioners written by R. Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, NCMP, FAANP, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-06-27 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ìThis is an extraordinarily down-to-earth and useful rapid review guide for both novice and experienced cliniciansÖMost of all, this book is a gold mine for clinicians committed to delivering the best possible care to women with a wide range of characteristics and challenges.î From the Foreword by Joellen W. Hawkins, RN, WHNP-BC, PhD Professor Emeritus, Boston College, Connell School of Nursing Writer-in-Residence, Simmons College School of Nursing and Health Sciences This step-by-step guide to the key points of conducting the GYN exam addresses everything a nurse practitioner needs to know, from basic procedures through high-level challenges. The concise and accessible guide discusses strategies to decrease patient anxiety, minimize discomfort, and navigate such challenging scenarios as working with virginal women, premenarchal girls, elderly women, and sexually abused women. It includes difficult-to-find information on how to locate key organs in obese women and how to handle patients who have undergone female genital mutilation. This handy guide also covers diagnostic skills and includes the Fast Facts in a Nutshell summary feature. Key Features: Provides a comprehensive, accessible, step-by-step review of conducting the GYN exam for novice and seasoned NPs Covers diagnostic procedures including vaginal microscopy, how to obtain a vaginal and anal Pap smear, as well as samples for testing for STIs, and much more Provides tips on how to examine special populations, including overweight, anxious, multiparous, pediatric, menopausal, and elderly patients, with skill and confidence

The Menopause Manifesto

Author : Dr. Jennifer Gunter
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0349427593
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (494 download)

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Download or read book The Menopause Manifesto written by Dr. Jennifer Gunter and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A guide to counteract medical misogyny' New Scientist 'The world's most famous - and outspoken - gynaecologist' Guardian In The Menopause Manifesto internationally renowned, New York Times bestselling author Dr Jen Gunter brings you empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective and expert advice. The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women's bodies, and it's no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond. Menopause is not a disease - it's a planned change, like puberty. And just like puberty, we should be educated on what's to come years in advance, rather than the current practice of leaving people on their own with bothersome symptoms and too much conflicting information. Knowing what is happening, why and what to do about it is both empowering and reassuring. Frank and funny, Dr Jen debunks misogynistic attitudes and challenges the over-mystification of menopause to reveal everything you really need to know about: * Perimenopause * Hot flashes * Sleep disruption * Sex and libido * Depression and mood changes * Skin and hair issues * Outdated therapies * Breast health * Weight and muscle mass * Health maintenance screening * And much more Filled with practical, reassuring information, this essential guide will revolutionise how women experience menopause - including how their lives can be even better for it!

Next Level

Author : Stacy T. Sims, PhD
Publisher : Rodale Books
ISBN 13 : 0593233166
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (932 download)

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Download or read book Next Level written by Stacy T. Sims, PhD and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, physiology-based guide to peak performance for active women approaching or experiencing menopause—from the author of Roar, renowned exercise and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy Sims For active women, menopause hits hard. Overnight, your body doesn’t feel like the one you know and love anymore—you’re battling new symptoms, might be gaining weight, losing endurance and strength, and taking longer to bounce back from workouts that used to be easy. The things that have always kept you fit and healthy just seem to stop working the way they used to. But menopause doesn’t have to be the end of you kicking ass at the gym, on the trail, in the saddle, or wherever you work out. Once you understand your physiology, you can work with it—not against it—to optimize your performance. That’s where Stacy Sims, PhD comes in. In Next Level, you’ll learn the underlying causes of menopause: the hormonal changes that are causing all the symptoms you’re feeling, and their impact on your wellness and performance. Then, what you really came for—what to do about it. Inside you’ll find science-backed advice about training, nutrition, sleep and recovery and supplements, as well as sample exercise routines, meal plans, macronutrient planning charts, and case studies from real women Stacy has coached through the transition. It’s the ultimate guide to navigating the Next Level.

Menopause For Dummies

Author : Dr. Sarah Brewer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119998247
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Menopause For Dummies written by Dr. Sarah Brewer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-15 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every woman experiences the menopause in different ways, so you need to know what to expect in order to help yourself. This book explains the various stages of the menopause, including the perimenopause, and helps you understand how it can affect your body and your emotions. It evaluates all the options available—including HRT and explains what treatment and lifestyle changes will help you stay healthy and happy. With in-depth coverage of HRT, covering new developments and weighing up the risks and benefits, advice on adopting an holistic approach to managing the symptoms and side effects including conventional medicine, and alternatives, diet and lifestyle changes, Menopause For Dummies will help you make the right decisions and stay in control.

Menopocalypse

Author : Amanda Thebe
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1771647612
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (716 download)

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Download or read book Menopocalypse written by Amanda Thebe and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A kick-ass book on menopause. Do yourself a favor and pick up this gem. Dr. Jen Gunter, bestselling author of The Vagina Bible and The Menopause Manifesto Menopause and perimenopause are no laughing matter―but that doesn't stop Amanda Thebe from approaching her 50s with a sense of humor. In this hilarious and personal account, the fitness trainer shares how she lost weight, dealt with her depression, improved her sleep, and overhauled her diet to survive-and thrive―during menopause. Now you can, too! Includes a Bonus Strength Training Guide for Women Over 40 At a time when menopause has become an urgent topic of public discussion, with the likes of Michelle Obama revealing their struggles for the first time, personal trainer Amanda Thebe shares her journey with bold and big-hearted writing that will be familiar to readers of Glennon Doyle. Readers will come away from the book with: -A better understanding of your own hormones and how they factor in menopause and your overall health; Confidence to speak your truth about your menopause symptoms to your doctor, other health professionals, your family, and friends; -Zero bull-sh*t tips for nutrition, fitness, vagina health, sex, and more. Amanda Thebe was working as a personal trainer and fitness coach when, at age 43, she started experiencing debilitating exhaustion, dizziness, and depression. The busy mother of two boys was used to traveling the world and climbing mountains. Now, she struggled to climb out of bed. After several failed doctors appointments, Thebe saw her gynaecologist, who finally named the source of her struggles: perimenopause, the period of 5-10 years before menopause, when a woman's fluctuating estrogen levels put her at risk of depression, anxiety, headaches, and more ailments related to female hormone health. Empowered by information, Thebe began her journey back to her former self, overhauling her approach to diet, mental health, and exercise. In Menopocalypse, she explains how to deal with migraines, hot flashes, weight gain, exhaustion, poor sleep, vaginal dryness, and mood swings-offering tips that have worked for her and others. She shares information about hormone therapy. She even shares her own strength-training routine, complete with a suggested workout schedule, easy-to-follow instructions, and pictures of herself doing the exercises, so you can feel empowered, fit, and ready to tackle the day. Menopause isn't fun, sexy, or cool, and a woman might spend one-third of her life in it-but that doesn't mean women should suffer in silence without support. Let the outspoken and honest Amanda Thebe be your guide to surviving-and thriving-during menopocalypse.