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In this book, Dr. Vliet continues her crusade to debunk myths and misinformation on women's health.

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Overview

In this book, Dr. Vliet continues her crusade to debunk myths and misinformation on women's health.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780871319142
  • Publisher: M.Evans & Company
  • Publication date: 1/1/2001
  • Edition description: REVISED
  • Edition number: 2
  • Pages: 672
  • Sales rank: 276,228
  • Product dimensions: 6.60 (w) x 9.57 (h) x 1.74 (d)

Table of Contents

Author's Note xiv
Introduction to the Revised Edition xvi
Introduction xix
1 Screaming to Be Heard! Listening to Women's Voices 1
Challenges and Controversies in Women's Health: Issues That Affect YOU
The Invisible Woman in Health Research
Medical Problems That Hit Women Harder
Behind the Headlines: Alarming Facts You Still Don't Hear
Shocking Facts in Women's Health
Impediments to Improved Health Care for Women
Why Women Aern't Heard: Stereotypes and Negative Labels
Women's Traditional Healing Wisdom: Devalued and Ignored
Setting the Stage for Change
2 Hormones: A Guide to Your Body Cycles 24
What Is a Hormone?
Brain--Body Hormonal Communication Pathways
The Menstrual Cycle RHYTHM of Changes Through Our Lives
What Happens When Estrogen Declines: Hormone Changes Through the Decades
The Thyroid: The "Great Imitator"--Problems Often Missed in Women
3 Hormones and the Brain 54
The Brain: Master Conductor of Our Body's Orchestra
New Understandings of the Brain's Chemical Messengers
It's Not All in Your Imagination! The Biology of Mood Changes
Insights on Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms versus Psychiatric Disorders
Estrogen Effects on Serotonin and Other Mood Regulators
The Brain's Alarm Center: Hormone Triggers of "Anxiety," "Racing Heart," and "Flutters"
Progesterone Effects on the Brain
Progesterone Effects on Growth Hormone Production
Testosterone and the Brain
Future Directions
4 Hormones of Pregnancy and Stress: Progesterone and Cortisol 86
Progesterone's Discovery
Natural Body Cycles and Progesterone's Roles
Progesterone and Progestins: Understanding the Important Differences
Progesterone Effects on Sleep
Progesterone Effects on Pain Regulation
Progesterone Interaction with Oher Hormones: Insulin and Cortisol
Progesterone Effects on Muscle and Connective Tissue
Progesterone Effects on Metabolism
Laboratory Tests
Current Issues Concerning Progesterone
Cortisol and Stress: Interactions with Our Ovary Hormones
5 The big Question: Has Anybody Seen My Estrogen? 107
... And Will Someone Help Me Look for It? What about Blood Tests for Hormones?
The Three Types of Estrogen for Human Females
What Do We Mean by Natural or Synthetic?
Sources and Components of Various Estrogen Products
New Research on Estrogen and a Woman's Body
Different Estrogens, Different Effects
Effective Evaluation of Hormone Levels to Assess Therapy
Beyond Bones: Estrogen Effects on Skin, Hair, Eyes, and Other Fun Facts
6 Testosterone amd DHEA: The Forgotten Women's Hormones 134
Myths About "The Male Hormones" for Women
Women's Sexuality: An Overlooked Concern in Health Care
Women's Bodies Do Make Testosterone
Synthetic versus Natural Micronized Testosterone
My Response to the Myths about "Male Hormones" for Women
DHEA: Promises and Pitfalls
Finding What's Right for You: Options Available
The Role of Hormone Testing: Blood versus Saliva
Keeping Your Sexual Vitality As You Age
Resources to Help You Rekindle the Sexual Fires
7 The Persnickety P's: PMS, PCOS, Premature Menopause, Perimenopause, and Postpartum Depression 161
Is It PMS, PCOS, or Perimenopause?
Just What Is PMS?
Common Sympton Clusters in PMS
What Are Some of the Causes of PMS?
Is It the Blues, the Blahs, or Major Depression?
Stress: Vicious Cycle Effects on Hormones, Anxiety, and Depression
How Are All of These Phenomena Related?
How Can I Tell What My Problem Is? Getting Checked Out
Options for Feeling Better
Summary: Heading into the Future
8 Is It Chronic Fatigue, "Yeast," or Perimenopause? 201
What Are Epstein-Barr Syndrome and CFS?
Hormonal Decline: An Unrecognized Cause of Fatigue
Progestins in Birth Control Pills: Overlooked Causes of Fatigue
Hormone Balance: A Factor in "Yeast" Infections and Syndromes
Heading into the Future
9 Estrogen and Memory: The Words Escape Me 218
Women's Fears: Am I Losing My Mind?
In My Office: Women's Stories
You Are Not Imagining It! Menopause Does Affect Memory
New Research on Estrogen and Memory
How Does Estrogen Work on the Brain
Thyroid Changes and Memory
Sleep Deprivation and Memory * Sleeping Pills, Alcohol, and Other Memory Robbers
Vitamins and Memory
"Smart Drugs": Marketing Ploy or Real Help?
What Can You Do to Improve Memory?
10 Migraines and Hormonal Headaches 245
Listening to Women: Dee's Story
Listening to Women: Reba's Story
New Understandings of Migraine Mechanisms
Estrogen and Progesterone Effects on Headache
Oral Contraceptives(OC) and Migraine: New Findings
Innovative Hormonal Approaches
The Serotonin Boosters: Triptans, SSRIs, and TCAs
Additional Medications for Migraine: A Summary of Options
Rebound Headache: Getting Off Painkillers
Alternative Therapies: Acupuncture, Biofeedback, Hypnotherapy, Neuromuscular Massage, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, and Others
11 Fibromyalgia, Aches, and Pains: The Estrogen Factor 278
Fibromyalgia: The Mysterious, Elusive Medical Condition
Neuroendocrine, Vascular, and Metabolic Changes Associated with FMS
Overlooked Female Hormonal Connections
Ria's Story
Serotonin and Other Neurohormonal Connections
Problems with Pain Medications
Mind-Body Approaches
Vitamins and Minerals Crucial in Pain Regulation
Other Tips to Reduce Pain
12 Interstitial Cystitis, Vulvodynia, and Leaky Bladders 310
OOdessa's Story
What Happens to the Bladder As Estrogen Declines?
Interstitial Cystitis: Bladder Pain Doctors Overlook
Vulvodynia: One Woman's Story
Unusual Bladder Effects from Dyes, Medications, and Diet
Chronic Bladder "Infections": Is It Really an Infection or My Hormones?
What Exactly is Incontinence, or "Leaky Bladder"?
Help Ahead: Hormonal Balance, Biofeedback, Exercise, and Other Options
One Woman's Experience
Summary
13 Estrogen and Your Heart: Not Just a Menopause Problem 338
Heart Disease Hits Women, Too
Risk Factors Affecting Women and Men
Cardiovascular Symptoms and Disease: Many Variations
Heart Basics--How the System Works
The Cardiovascular Protection Role of Estrogen: Research Advances
PCOS, Syndrome X, and Your Heart
Progesterone and Progestin Effects in Cardiovascular Disease
The HERS Study: Points to Clarify the Controversy and Confusion
Testosterone: Pros and Cons for Heart Disease Risks
14 Breast Cancer: Controversies and Risks You Aren't Told, Options to Explore 367
The Hormone Controversy
Media Influences
Dietary Fat and Other Factors
Alcohol and Tobacco
Environmental Toxins
A Look at Your Real Risks
Research Advances: New Findings, Hopeful Outlooks
Options to Explore
Integrated Approaches for Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit
15 Hormone Therapy: Facts and Fallacies 408
Taking a Look at the Big Picture: Symptoms and Health Risks
Synthetic Progestins versus Natural Progesterone
Progesterone and Wild Yam Over-the-Counter Creams: Caveat Emptor!
Myths and Misunderstandings about Hormone Side Effects
Dose Conversions: Human versus Conjugated Equine Estrogens, Progestins versus Natural Progesterone
Cancer Risks: What's Real, What's Hype
Hormone Therapy: Options and Choices to Individualize Your Program
Potential Pitfalls and Problems with Hormone Therapy
Target Levels for Optimal Replacement
Thyroid Options: "Natural" versus "Synthetic"
Decision Making: Thoughts to Guide You Through the Maze
16 Complementary Medicine: Making "Holistic" Medicine Whole 453
What is Wholistic, or Integrative, Medicine?
Women's Stories: Integrative Medicine at Its Best
Issues to Consider with Soy and Other Alternatives for Menopause Rx
Are Herbal Remedies Safe and Effective?
Summary
17 Fat To Fit: Making Healthy Lifestyle Changes For All Ages 472
VR's Story
Research on Men Doesn't Necessarily Apply to Women
Eating for "Wellness of Being"
Sorting Out the Fads
Food as Fuel for Energy and Zest
Body Weight versus Body Composition
Vicious Cycles: Food Cravings and the Menstrual Cycle
Moving the Body in Spite of Limitations
18 Osteoporosis--A Case for Preventive Medicine 496
Patsy's Story
Hormone Effects on Bone
The Truth about Bone Effects of Progesterone Creams
Checking Your Bone Balance: Getting Tested
Ethnic Issues: Serious Implications for African-American Women
Nonhormonal Medication Options to Preserve and Build Bone
If You Take Premarin and Think Your Bones Are Fine--Take a Look at These Women's Stories!
19 Patient And Physician: Imperative Agendas In Women's Health For the 21st Century 517
Stereotypes of Women: What Doctors Are Taught
Restoring Trust in Physician-Patient Relationships
Listening to Women's Wisdom Again
Ferreting Out Family History: Connections Between Your Ancestors and Your Health
Becoming an "Activated Patient": Getting Involved to Protect Your Health
Finding the Right Doctor for You: Questions to Ask
Women's Centers: Looking Beyond the Marketing Hype
Health Care Reform: Crucial Women's Issues for the Twenty-first Century
Where Do We Go from Here?
20 Take Charge! Creating Your Journey To Optimal Health 538
Prelude
Quiet Time: Reflection, Journaling, Meditation
Food for the Soul: Feeding Women's Spirit
The Physician Becomes Patient... Again
Benediction
Appendix I. Glossary of Terms 556
Appendix II. Resources 579
I. Sources for Natural Hormones
II. Resources for Information: Books, Clinical Centers, and National Organizations
Appendix III. What's Wrong? Quiz Yourself Before You See the Doctor 598
Self Test: Do You Have PMS?
Self Test: Are You Beginning or in Menopause?
Self Test: Cancer Risk Questionnaire for Women
Self Test: Are You at Risk for Serious Bone Loss and Osteoporsis?
Self Test: Do You Have a Sleep Disorder?
Self Test: Do You Have Fibromyalgia?
Self Test: Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?
Self Test: What's Your Stress Index?
Self Test: How's My Sexuality?
Self Test: Do You have a problem with Alcohol?
Self Test: Do You Have a Major Depression?
Self Test: Do You Have an Anxiety Disorder?
Self Test: Do You Have an Eating Disorder?
Self Test: Do You Have OCD? Obsessions and Comnpulsions Checklist
Take Charge! Dr. Vliet's Guide to Periodic Personal Health Screenings
Check List: Questions to Ask Your Women's Health Center
Index 630

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    Listen to her!

    My mom has been having odd symptoms like the ones described above for years and has gone to doctors at prestigious hospitals--all to no avail. I bought her this book, and now she's getting help from the author herself. It's worth a try!

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