The Hormone Decision : 7 Questions To Ask Yourself and Your Doctor About Hormone Replacement Therapy and Other Options

By Linda Laucella

Has the latest research on hormone replacement therapy left you confused and reconsidering your choice? Here is the information you need to make the decision that's right for you

The recent findings on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have left millions of women feeling angry, worried, and full of questions. For decades, doctors have recommended HRT to relieve the symptoms of menopause and ward off potential health risks. But do the risks outweigh the benefits?

The Hormone Decision cuts through the confusion to give you the true facts about what HRT can and can't do for you, what the true risks are, and the vital, reliable information you need to make the best, most informed choice for your needs and lifestyle.

Inside, you'll find the seven most critical questions--and, more important, their answers--you need to ask yourself and your doctor:

What's really happening to my body during menopause?What can I do to combat my menopausal symptoms?Can HRT benefit me?Is HRT too risky to consider?If I start on HRT, do I have to keep taking it after menopause?If I'm on HRT, should I stop immediately in light of the new findings? And what is the best way to stop?What else can I do to enhance my overall health, with or without HRT?

The Hormone Decision gives you the facts that you have been searching for so you can make the best decision for a lifetime of good health.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071416153
• ISBN13: 9780071416153
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

The Hormone Decision

This book was recommended to me by my doctor. I had lots of questions and he suggested I pick it up. I actually wrote him a thank you letter for telling me about it. It is easy to read and answered the questions that worried me the most. I have also given it to my sister and a co-worker.

The Hormone Decision

I recommend this book for any woman who is considering Hormone Replacement Therapy. It provided me with easy to understand answers to the questions my doctor never took the time to explain fully.I especially appreciated the section on how to alleviate menopausal symptoms. I, like many other women my age had been suffering from what I considered to be severe hot flashes. This book let me know that what I was experiencing was common. It also gave me a clear understanding of what causes hot flashes and recommendations on how I can reduce my discomfort, and even how to prevent them altogether.I highly recommend this book for women entering this phase of their lives and also for the men who love them.Thank you.TerriCalifornia