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Here's a listing of books that may help you, covering a
range of subjects relating to early and premature menopause. Just click on the title
to read more about each book.
If you've read any books you recommend highly, please let us know so we can share them
with other women! E-mail earlymenopause.com.
on Premature/Early Menopause:
- The
Premature Menopause Book by Kathryn Petras; foreword by Michelle Warren, M.D.,
Medical Director, Columbia-Presbyterian Center for Menopause, Hormonal Disorders and Women's
Health
The only book available that focuses on the specific issues of young women going
through the change -- written by the host of Early Menopause.com, a woman who is in
premature menopause herself. Aimed at young women with POF, surgical menopause, or
early menopause due to cancer treatments, it covers health and emotional issues, HRT
options and natural supplements, lists resources websites and support groups, and includes
interviews from women in their 20s and 30s coping with this situation and sharing their
experiences.
on Perimenopause
on Libido and Sexuality
The first book exploring testosterone supplementation to help restore libido, raise
energy levels, and improve overall well-being. Packed with information,
research, and explanations about testosterone deficiency, what low-dose supplementation
can do for you and how to determine the right dosage.
Easy-to-read book in a conversational style that discusses the medical reasons for low
libido -- and how testosterone can help....but explains the cons of testosterone
supplementation as well. Also discusses other reasons for a drop in sex drive, and offers
suggestions on how to cope.
for Partners of Menopausal Women
A down-to-earth guide for partners of menopausal women that helps them understand just
what they can do to help support their wives or girlfriends through the ups-and downs of
physical and emotional symptoms.
on Different Symptoms
Written by a neuropsychiatrist, explains how and why we go through bouts of "brain
fog" -- and what we can do about it...in terms of medication, nutitrion and more.
- Screaming to be Heard: Hormone Connections Women
Suspect and Doctors Still Ignore by
Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet (Revised 2000).
Not only about menopause, but about the effects of hormones on our bodies. A
very comphrensive and understandable examination about our hormones and how they work in our
bodies. Covers a range of women's health issues. Side note: This book is often
recommended on the Early Menopause.com message boards. To quote one woman, "The
very best & most balanced source of information I've seen on so many women's health
issues. Even better than her 1995 edition!"
on HRT
Excellent, easy-to-understand book
explaining the hows and wherefores of HRT, with a specific emphasis on bio-identical
hormones. Written by registered pharmacist Ahlgrimm, the founder of Women's Health
Alliance and cofounder of compounding pharmacy Madison Phamaracy Associates.
on HRT Alternatives
The first book focusing on alternatives to estrogen replacement if you can't take
estrogen, written by a doctor who was involved in the development of raloxifene (Evista).
Examines the synthetic hormones called "SERMS" (selective estrogen
receptor modulators), answers questions, explains how they work and who they're best for.
on Vitamins, Minerals and Natural Supplements
The
Doctors' Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia by Sheldon Saul Hendler, M.D., Ph.D
An excellent, well-organized reference manual about vitamins, minierals, herbs and
other supplements. Explains the positive and negative claims of different
supplements, then backs up (or debunks) them by citing scientific studies. Includes
recommended dosages, possible side effects, and different vitamin programs for specific
health conditions.
Comprehensive reference of major nutritional supplements, including dosages and
recommendations for different conditions.
on Weight Control in Menopause
Thorough, well-researched and extremely helpful. An easy-to-read discussion of
why we often gain weight when we've experienced menopause -- and, best of all, what we can
do about it. Comprehensively explains the effects of HRT, natural supplements,
how and what to eat (including recipes)...and tricks to keeping your weight under control
in spite of your hormones
Easy-to-read book that looks at how our fat cells change at menopause. Aimed
specifically at women from age 35 to 55, gives advice on good eating habits, exercise, and
other helpful strategies to keeping the pounds off.
on Infertility Issues
A look at the many different facets of inferitility, including the emotional and the
physical. Discusses medical options as well as alternative options such as adoption.
A very honest and understanding examination of the emotional side of coping with
infertility and the roller coaster of hopes and fears.
A step-by-step look at infertility that explores the different options open to you --
including donor eggs, adoption, surrogacy, even a look at opting to remain child-free.
A comprehensive book written by the staff of the national infertility association,
RESOLVE
The personal story of a woman with high FSH who was told she couldn't get pregnant --
but did. Includes her own exploration of alternative holistic fertility treatments
as well as those of others.
on Adoption
An excellent, compassionate and information-packed book on every phase of the adoption
process, from decision-making to preparing for adoption to the steps to take whether
you're opting for a private or agency adoption, domestic or international.
Conversational, compassionate and insightful book examining the steps to take before
adoption -- the decision-making process, weighing options, etc. -- aimed directly at
infertile couples.
Comprehensive reference guide with extensive and well-organized listings of resources.
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