| Description |
x, 158 pages ; 23 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: PART 1 THE MENOPAUSE -- 1 What is the menopause? 2 -- A review of reproductive hormones 4 -- Declining fertility 8 -- Symptoms of the menopause 9 -- The contraceptive pill and menopause 11 -- 2 Medical problems following the menopause 15 -- Diseases of the circulation 15 -- Osteoporosis 21 -- Genitourinary system 25 -- The brain 29 -- The breasts 30 -- Breast cancer 32 -- Other cancers 35 -- Skin and hair 35 -- The joints 37 -- 3 Psychological and lifestyle factors 38 -- Psychological changes relating to 38 -- oestrogen deficiency -- Sexuality 39 -- Changing lifestyle 40 -- PART 2 HORMONAL THERAPY -- 4 An overview 44 -- HT and the individual 46 -- The ageing population 47 -- The economics of HT 48 -- HT: the arguments for and against 49 -- Why not prescribe HT for every woman? 52 -- How long should HT be taken? 55 -- 5 Which form of HT is best? 56 -- Before starting HT 57 -- What the different hormones do 57 -- The different regimens: which hormones, when? 63 -- How they are taken-pill, patch or implant 65 -- The Pill and HT 69 -- Hysterectomy and HT 69 -- Monitoring 70 -- Routes of administration 71 -- 6 Benefits of taking HT 79 -- Prevention of cardiovascular disease 80 -- Adverse effects 81 -- Prevention of bone loss (osteoporosis) 82 -- Improved genitourinary functioning 87 -- Psychological changes 87 -- Other benefits 88 -- 7 Some common side-effects and complications 90 -- The right hormones for the job 91 -- Breakthrough bleeding 92 -- Migraine headaches 93 -- Fluid retention 94 -- Weight gain 94 -- Breast tenderness (mastalgia) 95 -- Cancer 97 -- The Women's Health Initiative Report 102 -- HT and breast cancer 104 -- Other problems 107 -- 8 Other concerns about HT 109 -- Cancers 110 -- Fibromyoma 113 -- Thrombosis 114 -- Varicose veins 115 -- Hypertension 116 -- Cardiovascular disease 116 -- Gall-bladder disease 117 -- Dementia 117 -- 9 Hormone regimens and 120 -- alternative therapies -- Oral therapy regimens 120 -- Transdermal therapy regimens 127 -- Progestogens 130 -- Implants 133 -- Troches and nasal sprays 134 -- Alternative therapies for menopausal women 135 -- Healthy lifestyle 142 |
| Summary |
Provides information on the effects and symptoms of menopause, as well as hormonal therapies used to control symptoms |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Previous ed. published, Sydney, N.S.W. : Centre for the Management of the Menopause, Royal Hospital of Women, 1994 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 154-155) and index |
| Subject |
Menopause.
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Hormone therapy.
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Menopause -- Hormone therapy.
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Menopause -- Popular works.
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Menopause -- Hormone therapy -- Popular works.
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Menopause.
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| Author |
Wren, Barry G.
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| LC no. |
2006355250 |
| ISBN |
0074714015 |
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