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The Savvy Woman's Guide to Menopause

Before, During, and Beyond

Julia Schlam Edelman, MD, FACOG

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A practical guide to mastering menopause before, during, and beyond the change—and thriving through the transition.

The Savvy Woman's Guide to Menopause is the definitive guide to navigating the physical, mental, and emotional changes associated with menopause. With over 30 years of experience as a gynecologist and menopause clinician, Dr. Julia Edelman provides evidence-based advice for managing symptoms and preventive health strategies through a variety of approaches, including lifestyle adjustments, hormonal and non-hormonal treatments, and alternative remedies.

This book empowers readers to...

A practical guide to mastering menopause before, during, and beyond the change—and thriving through the transition.

The Savvy Woman's Guide to Menopause is the definitive guide to navigating the physical, mental, and emotional changes associated with menopause. With over 30 years of experience as a gynecologist and menopause clinician, Dr. Julia Edelman provides evidence-based advice for managing symptoms and preventive health strategies through a variety of approaches, including lifestyle adjustments, hormonal and non-hormonal treatments, and alternative remedies.

This book empowers readers to understand the latest information about optimizing their health in midlife and beyond by addressing critical topics like cancer prevention and the impact of cultural, medical, and demographic factors on women's health as they relate to perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. This guide features:
• Practical strategies for managing hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood changes, memory challenges, and other common menopause symptoms.
• Comprehensive insights into hormonal and non-hormonal treatments, alternative remedies, and precision medicine for personalized care.
• Guidance on lifestyle choices and medical strategies to reduce the risk of cancer, cardiovascular issues, osteoporosis, and diabetes.
• Exploration of how age, sex, race, and sexual orientation influence menopause experiences and treatment options.

Whether you're seeking relief from symptoms or looking to optimize your health during menopause and beyond, this book offers insightful and compassionate guidance tailored to your unique journey.

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9781421452975
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Table of Contents
1. Successful Health Strategies for Women: Before, During, and Beyond Menopause
2. Handling Hot Flashes Without Hormones
3. Taking Hormones in Menopause
4. Heart Disease: The Risk of

Table of Contents
1. Successful Health Strategies for Women: Before, During, and Beyond Menopause
2. Handling Hot Flashes Without Hormones
3. Taking Hormones in Menopause
4. Heart Disease: The Risk of Doing Nothing
5. Understanding Unexpected Bleeding
6. Common Concerns
7. Smoother Sex
8. Compatible Contraception
9. Moods, Memory, and Mental Health
10. Successful Sleep
11. Better Bones
12. Lifestyle Choices for Living Longer
13. Curbing Your Risk of Cancer
14. Going Forward
Professional References by Chapter
Glossary of Medical Terms
Detailed Index

Author Bio
Julia Schlam Edelman, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
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Julia Schlam Edelman, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

The Menopause Society’s 2010 Menopause Practitioner of the Year, Julia Schlam Edelman, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified gynecologist, a certified menopause clinician, and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is in private practice in Massachusetts.