Menopause for Dummies (Paperback, 2)

Introduction.

Part I: The Main Facts about Menopause.

Chapter 1: Mapping Out Menopause.

Chapter 2: Talking Biology and Psychology: Your Mind and Body on Menopause.

Chapter 3: Fooling Mother Nature: Early Menopause.

Chapter 4: Getting In Sync with the Symptoms.

Part II: The Effects of Menopause on Your Body and Mind.

Chapter 5: The Business of Your Bones.

Chapter 6: Getting a Handle on Heart Health.

Chapter 7: Dealing with Vaginal and Urinary Changes.

Chapter 8: Examining Your Skin and Hair on Menopause.

Chapter 9: Maintaining Your Sex Life Through Menopause.

Chapter 10: Mental and Emotional Issues.

Part III: Treating the Effects.

Chapter 11: The Basics of Hormone Therapy.

Chapter 12: Understanding Hormone Therapy and Your Heart.

Chapter 13: Checking Out Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer.

Chapter 14: Reviewing Reproductive Cancers and Hormone Therapy.

Chapter 15: Considering Hormone Therapy and Other Health Conditions.

Chapter 16: Making the Decision about Hormone Therapy.

Chapter 17: Taking an Alternative Route: Non-Hormone Therapies.

Part IV: Lifestyle Issues for Menopause and Beyond.

Chapter 18: Eating for the Change.

Chapter 19: Focusing on Fitness.

Chapter 20: Enjoying a New Lease on Life.

Part V: The Parts of Ten.

Chapter 21: Ten Menopause Myths Exposed.

Chapter 22: Ten Medical Tests for Menopausal Women.

Chapter 23: Ten Terrific Fitness Programs for Menopausal Women.

Chapter 24: Ten Powerhouse Foods for Menopausal Women.

Part VI: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Glossary.

Appendix B: Resources.

Index.