Menopause, HRT and You by Caroline Hawkridge

Menopause, HRT and You by Caroline Hawkridge

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The author gives women the tools needed to understand the HRT debate and what the risks mean to them. Full of personal stories, the book looks at different types of menopause, why doctors - and women - can't agree about HRT, how it is used, the lottery of follow-up care and asks what can women do if they do not wish to take hormones.

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Menopause, HRT and You by Caroline Hawkridge

An up-to-date guide explaining the advantages and disadvantages of HRT for women who have experienced the menopause - whether it be natural or premature. Sadly, younger women - including teenagers - can have an early menopause, often for unknown reasons or due to surgery or cancer treatment. Women can also lack hormones for genetic reasons. Full of moving personal stories from women of all ages, this book describes the practical and emotional aspects of women's experiences and discusses the controversies surrounding the use of HRT in a sensible and reassuring manner. Some of the subjects covered include: what happens during the different types of menopause; HRT - what it is, how it works and the kinds available; osteoporosis, heart disease and breast cancer - understanding the risks; future therapies such as "designer" oestrogens; alternatives to HRT, including natural progesterone.
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ISBN 13 9780140272611
ISBN 10 0140272615
Title Menopause, HRT and You
Author Caroline Hawkridge
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1999-08-26
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.