Introduction -- Part 1 The facts of life at perimenopause. Welcome to perimenopause ; Getting acquainted with your midlife body ; Special circumstances that can impact perimenopause ; Examining genetic and environmental influences -- Part 2: Hormonal fluctuations and their impact in perimenopause. Bleeding is such a bother: too little, too much, too random ; Hormonal changes: understanding the swings in perimenopause ; Holding onto your libido and keeping comfortable "down there" -- Part 3: Prioritizing mental health and wellbeing. Brain changes: what to expect and what to do when the fog rolls in ; Mental health change: you're not imagining it ; Looking after you: practicing self-care ; The elusive full night of sleep -- Part 4: Maintaining a healthy body. Managing a bladder that won't behave ; Maintaining a healthy diet before menopause ; Getting into an exercise plan before menopause ; Understanding and preventing bone loss ; Monitoring your health with tests and screening -- Part 5: The part of tens. Ten perimenopause myths exposed ; Ten things to ignore during perimenopause ; Ten things you really need during perimenopause ; Ten perimenopause stories from my practice -- Part 6: Appendixes.
Summary:
"Women approaching menopause start experiencing natural shifts in their bodies as early as the 30s. Perimenopause For Dummies explains what's going on, giving you all the information you need to reduce symptoms and navigate this life transition. You'll learn about changes in your weight, muscles, bladder, bones, and hormones. And you'll discover how to combat sleep loss, hot flashes, low libido and other pesky problems that herald the end of your fertility. Celebrate the new chapter in your life with this Dummies guide"-- Back cover.
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