Menopause is a significant milestone in a woman's life, marking the end of fertility and the start of a new phase. However, it can also bring many physical and emotional symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood changes, and a higher risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. Because of these issues, dealing with menopause can be a challenge.
From Taboo to Wellness: The Facts behind Menopause is an informative guide to menopause. It provides clarity and accessibility for anyone interested in understanding the topic, and wants to deconstruct any myths that surround it with facts. From symptoms to treatments, this book covers everything you need to know about menopause in an engaging and easy-to-understand way.
Written with the general reader in mind, this book explores the science behind menopause, as well as the male andropause and how it differs from the female experience. With insights into Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and future treatments using stem cells, it gives a comprehensive understanding of the options for managing menopause. But that's not all – the book also delves into the fascinating world of menopause in the animal kingdom, offering a unique perspective on how different species experience hormonal changes caused by this life-changing event.
Author(s): Peter Hollands
Series: Medicine Demystified, 3
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 115
City: Singapore
Cover
Title
Copyright
End User License Agreement
Contents
Preface
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Dedication
A Bit of History
‘THE CHANGE’
INTRODUCTION
The Four Stages of Menopause
1. Premature Menopause or Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
2. Perimenopause
3. Menopause
4. Postmenopause
KEYPOINTS OF CHAPTER 1
The Menopausal Women
NEXT STEPS
FEAR
WHAT IS CAUSING FEAR?
MYTHS
Femininity and the Menopause
WISHES OF MENOPAUSAL WOMEN
PRAYERS OF THE MENOPAUSAL WOMAN
KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 2
The Diagnosis and Standard Treatment of Menopause
INTRODUCTION
DIAGNOSIS OF MENOPAUSE
‘Do It Yourself’ Menopause Diagnostic Kits
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Methods of Taking HRT
The Treatment Routines for HRT
Cyclical HRT
Continuous Combined HRT
Side Effects of HRT
Side Effects of Oestrogen in HRT
Side Effects of Progestogen
Weight Gain
Potential Serious Side Effects of HRT
Sleep and HRT
CONCLUSION
KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 3
The Alternative Treatments of Menopause
INTRODUCTION
LIFESTYLE
EXERCISE
DIET
BE COOL
FOOD
STRESS
SMOKING AND VAPING
VAGINAL DRYNESS
PHARMACEUTICALS
TIBOLONE
ANTIDEPRESSANTS
CLONIDINE
BIOIDENTICAL OR ‘NATURAL’ HORMONES
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
HERBAL REMEDIES
ACUPUNCTURE IN THE TREATMENT OF MENOPAUSE
Hot Flush and Night Sweat Treatment using Acupuncture
Pain Treatment Using Acupuncture
Mood Swings and Anxiety Treatment Using Acupuncture
Insomnia Treatment Using Acupuncture
Vaginal Dryness Treatment Using Acupuncture
PLANT BASED EXOSOMES
CONCLUSION
KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 4
The Male Menopause
INTRODUCTION
MALE AND FEMALE BIOLOGY
THE MALE ANDROPAUSE
MECHANISM OF THE MALE ANDROPAUSE
THE ‘MID-LIFE CRISIS’
SYMPTOMS AND COMPLICATIONS OF THE ANDROPAUSE
DIAGNOSIS OF THE ANDROPAUSE
TREATMENT OF THE ANDROPAUSE
KEY POINTS FROM CHAPTER 5
Regenerative Medicine and the Menopause
INTRODUCTION
STEM CELLS AND TREATMENT OF THE MENOPAUSE
Very Small Embryonic-like (VSEL) Stem Cells In The Treatment Of The Menopause
VSEL Stem Cells in the Human Body
Pluripotent VSEL Stem Cells
VSEL Stem Cells in the Blood of Everyone
Activation of VSEL Stem Cells Derived from Circulating Blood
How is all of this Relevant to The Menopause?
How May the QiGen Protocol help in Menopause?
VSEL STEM CELL AGE
‘YOUNG’ DONOR VSEL STEM CELLS
HURDLES STILL TO CLEAR
CONCLUSION
KEY POINTS FROM CHAPTER 6
The Psychology of Premature Menopause, Perimenopause and Menopause
INTRODUCTION
‘THE LUCKY ONES’
The Psychology of Premature Menopause or Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
Mental Health
The Psychology of the Perimenopause and Menopause
Social Factors in Perimenopausal and Menopausal Depression
Psychological Traits and Perimenopausal and Menopausal Depression
Psychological Adversity as a Child
‘Brain Fog’ in the Perimenopause and Menopause
The Cause of Brain Fog
CONCLUSION
KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 7
The Media, Celebrities and Menopause
INTRODUCTION
THE MEDIA AND THE MENOPAUSE
Celebrities and The Menopause
KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 8
Family, Friends and Work
INTRODUCTION
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
The Role of the Husband or Male Partner of the Menopausal Woman
The Single Woman and The Menopause
NEW ACTIVITIES
WORK AND THE MENOPAUSE
KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 9
Lesbians
INTRODUCTION
THE MENOPAUSE IN LESBIAN WOMEN
Associated Risks of the Menopause in Lesbian Women
Common Misunderstandings in the Sexual Health of Lesbians
Domestic Violence and Anxiety
Action Needed to Improve the Care of Lesbian Menopausal Women
SOME CONCLUSION
PSYCHOLOGICAL STRENGTH
KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 10
Advice to Menopausal Patients
INTRODUCTION
THE FEMALE EXPERIENCE OF THE MENOPAUSE
Female and Male Education
Primary Care Health Providers
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Anti-Depressants
Healthcare Professional Training
KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 11
A Final Thought
INTRODUCTION
MENOPAUSE AND THE ANIMAL WORLD
SLIGHTLY MORE CONVINCING EXAMPLES OF FEMALE ANIMAL MENOPAUSE
THE GRANDMOTHER HYPOTHESIS
ELEPHANTS
COMPETITION FOR FOOD AND RESOURCES
CONCLUSION
KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 12
Useful Links
Subject Index
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