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Everything You Need to Know to Stay Healthy in the Decade before Menopause
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First Published:
Oct 2000, 368 pages
Paperback:
Dec 2001, 448 pages
You're in the prime of life. As far as you know, menopause could be years away. So why is your body sending you such weird messages? You could be in perimenopause--the change that precedes the change by as many as ten years.
"What's happening to me?"
You're in the prime of life. As far as you know, menopause could be years away. So why is your body sending you such weird messages?
If even one of these sounds familiar, you could be in perimenopause--the change that precedes the change by as many as ten years. Has your doctor mentioned it? Shockingly, many still don't. But Dr. Laura Corio has "the talk" with every one of her patients when they reach age 35. And now, in this lively and solution-packed book, she shares her experience helping thousands of women navigate these years in peak physical and emotional health.
You'll learn the how's--up-to-the-minute options for getting your symptoms under control. You'll also learn the fascinating why's--from the subtle hormonal shifts that affect every part of your body to the impact of stress and diet. You'll get precise details on:
Above all, The Change Before the Change puts you back in charge, with the confidence and resources you need to make the right decisions during these pivotal years.
There was a huge snowstorm raging outside, and we'd been receiving cancellation calls all day. So I was surprised to open the door to one of our examining rooms and find Marian perched on the end of the table. Marian started seeing me twelve years ago, when she was single and living in the city. A husband and two children later, she now lived in the suburbs but still remained a loyal patient.
"Why didn't you reschedule?" I asked. "You took your life in your hands driving all the way in from Long Island."
"I couldn't wait another day, Dr. Corio," she replied.
"What's wrong?"
"What isn't? I feel like my whole body is falling apart--in fact, it doesn't even feel like my own body anymore!" Marian went on to list a host of symptoms: migraines, hot flashes, insomnia, dry itchy skin, urinary tract infections, irregular periods, and decreased libido. "Poor Skip," she continued, referring to her sweetheart of a husband. "My moods have been all over the place...
Adele Puhn, M.S.C.N.S., author of The 5-Day Miracle Diet
Dr. Laura Corio is the gynecologist every woman should have in her corner. Written in her compassionate and friendly voice, The Change Before the Change is brimful with expert information and advice. Adele Puhn, M.S.C.N.S., author of The 5-Day Miracle Diet
Dr. Laura Corio is the gynecologist every woman should have in her corner. Written in her compassionate and friendly voice, The Change Before the Change is brimful with expert information and advice. Barry Sears, Ph.D., author of The Zone
The science presented by Dr. Corio is clearly distilled and compelling. This book is a must read for every woman who wants to take control of her hormonal destiny. Barry Sears, Ph.D., author of The Zone
The science presented by Dr. Corio is clearly distilled and compelling. This book is a must read for every woman who wants to take control of her hormonal destiny. Carol Birnbaum, M.D., Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Corio integrates established medical wisdom with a savvy, holistic approach. She affirms as well as informs women who notice their bodies are changing even before laboratory tests confirm menopause is near. Elizabeth Stewart, M.D., Brigham and Women's Hospital
Dr. Corio captures the many concerns of women at a time of life that has lacked identity until now. How marvelous to have a physician who has listened. Lee Ellen Morrone, M.D., The Mount Sinai Medical Center
A tour de force that may become the benchmark in its field...Dr. Laura Corio tells you everything you need to know about the years before menopause, anticipates your questions, and answers them in warm, accessible language. Lee Ellen Morrone, M.D., The Mount Sinai Medical Center
A tour de force that may become the benchmark in its field...Dr. Laura Corio tells you everything you need to know about the years before menopause, anticipates your questions, and answers them in warm, accessible language. Miriam Nelson, Ph.D., author of Strong Women Stay Young
Women flourish when they are given state-of-the-art health information and a practical plan for putting it to work in their own lives. The Change Before the Change is a gift to midlife women everywhere.
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