CookieMonster Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 A dear relative of mine has hit Perimenopause. Do you ladies have any books to recommend on this subject? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 http://www.amazon.com/Susan-Loves-Menopause-Hormone-Book/dp/0609809962 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieMonster Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 http://www.amazon.com/Susan-Loves-Menopause-Hormone-Book/dp/0609809962 Thanks for the recommendation! I read the Amazon product overview. Is this really the Bible for menopause, as it is touted? Any cautionary words I should give when recommending this book to my relative? I see that she is not an advocate of long-term hormone replacement (which is fine with me) but is she very vocal against short-term therapy for severe symptoms? Anyone else have recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Yikes, I can't find it. It's in my house somewhere but not really at the top of the pile as I'm not 'there' yet, kwim..... IIRC, she has a whole list of things she recommends to try first before resorting to hrt. There's also Christiane Northrup's book about the Wisdom of Menopause. She talks a lot about the emotional and psychological stuff that's happening, not just the physical. I think it's one of those books that can really shake things up in a woman's mind - which might be a bit uncomfortable for a while. They're both frank about discussing **x and assume that the woman should be having a good time ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Dr. Lee's book is the only one I have read. What your Dr. May not tell you about Pre Menopause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I second the recommendation for Dr. Lee's book(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanna in TN Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 My 2 favorites for dealing with hormone problems at any stage are: The Natural Superwoman: The Scientifically Backed Program for Feeling Great, Looking Younger, and Enjoying Amazing Energy at any Age by Uzzi Reiss. This is on sale at amazon for $6.99 right now. Here is a link. http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Superwoman-Scientifically-Program-andEnjoying/dp/B001CJQF7U/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227358905&sr=8-1 Another book by Dr. Reiss is Natural Hormone Balance for Women: Look Younger, Feel Stronger, and Live Life with Exuberance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I have found the book "Screaming to be Heard" by Dr. Elizabeth Vliet to be helpful. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I am currently going through this myself (and have been for the past few years...). I do not find solace in a book. A frank talk with a trusted physician is what I have found most helpful. Best of luck. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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