Get to know perimenopause and manage troublesome symptoms
Perimenopause For Dummies is a practical and comprehensive guide to the emotional, mental, and physical changes that begin to happen as you approach menopause. Demystify the connection between hormones and aging and make informed choices about how to deal with symptoms like weight gain, hot flashes, depression, mood swings, and insomnia. You’ll learn about natural remedies and medical interventions that can ease the transition between fertility and menopause. Most importantly, you’ll know what to expect, so the changes happening in your body won’t take you by surprise. This Dummies guide is like a trusted friend who can guide you through your life’s next chapter.
Learn what perimenopause is and identify the most common symptoms Understand how perimenopause can affect your body, emotions, and libido
Ease symptoms with hormonal solutions, diet, and exercise Discover ways of supporting yourself or your loved ones through perimenopause
Perimenopause For Dummies offers clear, compassionate answers for anyone who is currently experiencing perimenopause or who is ready to learn more about it.
By:
Rebecca Levy-Gantt
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 185mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 431g
ISBN: 9781394186884
ISBN 10: 1394186886
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 22 January 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 Part 1: The Facts of Life at Perimenopause 5 Chapter 1: Welcome to Perimenopause 7 Chapter 2: Getting Acquainted with Your Midlife Body 19 Chapter 3: Special Circumstances That Can Impact Perimenopause 37 Chapter 4: Examining Genetic and Environmental Influences 49 Part 2: Hormone Fluctuations and Their Impact in Perimenopause 61 Chapter 5: Bleeding Is Such a Bother: Too Little, Too Much, Too Random 63 Chapter 6: Hormonal Changes: Understanding the Swings of Perimenopause 73 Chapter 7: Holding onto Your Libido and Keeping It Comfortable “Down There” 95 Part 3: Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellbeing 117 Chapter 8: Brain Changes: What to Expect and What to Do When the Fog Rolls In 119 Chapter 9: Mental Health Changes: You’re Not Imagining It 129 Chapter 10: Looking After You: Practicing Self-Care 143 Chapter 11: The Elusive Full Night of Sleep 155 Part 4: Maintaining a Healthy Body 171 Chapter 12: Managing a Bladder That Won’t Behave 173 Chapter 13: Maintaining a Healthy Diet Before Menopause 187 Chapter 14: Getting into an Exercise Plan Before Menopause 203 Chapter 15: Understanding and Preventing Bone Loss 223 Chapter 16: Monitoring Your Health with Tests and Screenings 235 Part 5: The Part of Tens 243 Chapter 17: Ten Perimenopause Myths Exposed 245 Chapter 18: Ten Things to Ignore During Perimenopause 251 Chapter 19: Ten Things You Really Need During Perimenopause 257 Chapter 20: Ten Perimenopause Stories from My Practice 261 Part 6: Appendixes 269 Appendix A: Glossary 271 Appendix B: Perimenopause Resources 279 Index 283
Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt is an obstetrician and gynecologist with her own Ob/Gyn practice and over 30 years of experience. Dr. Levy-Gantt is a Nationally Certified Menopause Practitioner whose areas of expertise include menopause, perimenopause, and hormonal management. She is the author of Womb With A View.
