Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE: Other Women’s Experiences
Hormones at Work
What Menopause Is Not
Menopause Images
CHAPTER THREE: Not All Estrogen Are Created Equal
CHAPTER FOUR: The Wrong Hormone
CHAPTER FIVE: What Can I Expect?
Hot Flashes
Feelings
Vaginal Dryness
Other Symptoms
Summary
CHAPTER SIX: What Is HRT?
Now What?
About the So-Called "Natural" Hormones
Summary
Wild Yam
Horsetail, anyone?
Power Surges
Feelings, Thoughts, Emotions
Vaginal Dryness and Loss of Elasticity
Skin Eruptions
Life-Style Changes
Stronger Bones and Heart
Exercise
Migraines and Headaches
Reducing Stress
CHAPTER EIGHT: Summary
CHAPTER NINE: For More Information
Resources
Annotated Bibliography
CHAPTER TEN: Glossary of Common Terms