Could It Be the Perimenopause?

by Stephen R. Goldstein

Gail Sheehy in the Silent Passage called menopause the calm after the storm. This book is about the storm itself. Much is known about the menopause, its symptoms and effects on women's lives but very litle has been mentioned so far on the decade leading up to the menopause during which time ovulation decreases and ostrogen levels are destablising. Every women experiences it yet it is one of the least understood, most misdiagnosed and most confounding stages in a women's life. Could it be...Perimenopause? outlines the symptoms - both psychological and physical - which are a direct result of this hormone imbalance and shows how best to combat them. It gives you the facts you need to make clear choices about medicinal and natural therapies and it teaches you about following a healthy lifestyle -such as diet, nutrition, excerise and vitamins - that you can start today and that will bring about far-reaching ramifications for your future overall health. Could it be...Perimenopause is essential reading for all women.

Genres: Nonfiction

242 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1998

Reviews

[Gaijinmama · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book out of sheer desperation...my body has really been kicking my butt since I turned 40. It was definitely a relief to know that other women go through this Change before the Change. I'm not thrilled that I may continue to go through it for a WHOLE DECADE.....AAAAARGH!! but the book was reassuring.
Warning, for those like me who are reluctant to take the Pill or hormones, the author definitely comes down on the side of modern medical science. I think he was kind of dismissive of natural healing methods and pretty much raving about how great the low-dose Pill is. In fact, in my case, I cannot take the Pill because it sends my blood pressure through the roof. (Whether or not this has been properly researched, it is a fact in my case. I went off the pill and the BP was back to normal in a couple weeks. Iron replacement therapy, on the other hand, is well-documented and has done wonders for me).
That said, I agree with his statement that, if we really wanted to be 100 per cent natural, women would have 8 or more children and would be lucky to make it to age 50 at all! And, I also agree with him that we should all be careful, informed consumers and not be hesitant to ask questions and do research.

[Carolyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun sort of reference book. But having started to read it while in the throes of menopause, I couldn't focus on it and never finished it (there's irony for you), was pretty much through with actual menopause by the time I got around to deciding to mark it "Read" on Goodreads.

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

pretty helpful book but unfortunately a lot of the information is outdated. Will need to look for something more current.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a very good book very educational but a little out dated but talks about a lot of stuff.

[Shannon Wallner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful, too!