The Savvy Woman's Guide to Menopause: Before, During, and Beyond (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

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