از تابو تا سلامتی: حقایق پشت یائسگی

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. Cover 1 Title 2 Copyright 3 End User License Agreement 4 Contents 1 Preface 10 CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION 10 CONFLICT OF INTEREST 11 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 11 Dedication 12 A Bit of History 13 ‘THE CHANGE’ 13 INTRODUCTION 14 The Four Stages of Menopause 15 1. Premature Menopause or Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) 15 2. Perimenopause 15 3. Menopause 19 4. Postmenopause 19 KEYPOINTS OF CHAPTER 1 19 The Menopausal Women 20 NEXT STEPS 21 FEAR 21 WHAT IS CAUSING FEAR? 21 MYTHS 22 Femininity and the Menopause 24 WISHES OF MENOPAUSAL WOMEN 24 PRAYERS OF THE MENOPAUSAL WOMAN 25 KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 2 25 The Diagnosis and Standard Treatment of Menopause 27 INTRODUCTION 27 DIAGNOSIS OF MENOPAUSE 27 ‘Do It Yourself’ Menopause Diagnostic Kits 28 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 29 Methods of Taking HRT 30 The Treatment Routines for HRT 32 Cyclical HRT 32 Continuous Combined HRT 33 Side Effects of HRT 33 Side Effects of Oestrogen in HRT 33 Side Effects of Progestogen 34 Weight Gain 34 Potential Serious Side Effects of HRT 35 Sleep and HRT 35 CONCLUSION 36 KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 3 36 The Alternative Treatments of Menopause 37 INTRODUCTION 37 LIFESTYLE 37 EXERCISE 37 DIET 38 BE COOL 38 FOOD 38 STRESS 39 SMOKING AND VAPING 39 VAGINAL DRYNESS 39 PHARMACEUTICALS 39 TIBOLONE 40 ANTIDEPRESSANTS 40 CLONIDINE 40 BIOIDENTICAL OR ‘NATURAL’ HORMONES 41 COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES 41 HERBAL REMEDIES 42 ACUPUNCTURE IN THE TREATMENT OF MENOPAUSE 42 Hot Flush and Night Sweat Treatment using Acupuncture 43 Pain Treatment Using Acupuncture 43 Mood Swings and Anxiety Treatment Using Acupuncture 44 Insomnia Treatment Using Acupuncture 44 Vaginal Dryness Treatment Using Acupuncture 44 PLANT BASED EXOSOMES 44 CONCLUSION 45 KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 4 45 The Male Menopause 46 INTRODUCTION 46 MALE AND FEMALE BIOLOGY 46 THE MALE ANDROPAUSE 47 MECHANISM OF THE MALE ANDROPAUSE 47 THE ‘MID-LIFE CRISIS’ 47 SYMPTOMS AND COMPLICATIONS OF THE ANDROPAUSE 48 DIAGNOSIS OF THE ANDROPAUSE 48 TREATMENT OF THE ANDROPAUSE 49 KEY POINTS FROM CHAPTER 5 1 Regenerative Medicine and the Menopause 51 INTRODUCTION 51 STEM CELLS AND TREATMENT OF THE MENOPAUSE 52 Very Small Embryonic-like (VSEL) Stem Cells In The Treatment Of The Menopause 53 VSEL Stem Cells in the Human Body 54 Pluripotent VSEL Stem Cells 54 VSEL Stem Cells in the Blood of Everyone 55 Activation of VSEL Stem Cells Derived from Circulating Blood 55 How is all of this Relevant to The Menopause? 55 How May the QiGen Protocol help in Menopause? 57 VSEL STEM CELL AGE 59 ‘YOUNG’ DONOR VSEL STEM CELLS 59 HURDLES STILL TO CLEAR 60 CONCLUSION 1 KEY POINTS FROM CHAPTER 6 1 The Psychology of Premature Menopause, Perimenopause and Menopause 62 INTRODUCTION 62 ‘THE LUCKY ONES’ 62 The Psychology of Premature Menopause or Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) 63 Mental Health 64 The Psychology of the Perimenopause and Menopause 64 Social Factors in Perimenopausal and Menopausal Depression 65 Psychological Traits and Perimenopausal and Menopausal Depression 66 Psychological Adversity as a Child 67 ‘Brain Fog’ in the Perimenopause and Menopause 67 The Cause of Brain Fog 67 CONCLUSION 69 KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 7 69 The Media, Celebrities and Menopause 71 INTRODUCTION 71 THE MEDIA AND THE MENOPAUSE 72 Celebrities and The Menopause 73 KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 8 75 Family, Friends and Work 76 INTRODUCTION 76 FAMILY AND FRIENDS 76 The Role of the Husband or Male Partner of the Menopausal Woman 80 The Single Woman and The Menopause 83 NEW ACTIVITIES 83 WORK AND THE MENOPAUSE 84 KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 9 85 Lesbians 86 INTRODUCTION 86 THE MENOPAUSE IN LESBIAN WOMEN 86 Associated Risks of the Menopause in Lesbian Women 87 Common Misunderstandings in the Sexual Health of Lesbians 88 Domestic Violence and Anxiety 88 Action Needed to Improve the Care of Lesbian Menopausal Women 1 SOME CONCLUSION 1 PSYCHOLOGICAL STRENGTH 90 KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 10 90 Advice to Menopausal Patients 91 INTRODUCTION 91 THE FEMALE EXPERIENCE OF THE MENOPAUSE 92 Female and Male Education 93 Primary Care Health Providers 94 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 95 Anti-Depressants 96 Healthcare Professional Training 96 KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 11 97 A Final Thought 98 INTRODUCTION 98 MENOPAUSE AND THE ANIMAL WORLD 98 SLIGHTLY MORE CONVINCING EXAMPLES OF FEMALE ANIMAL MENOPAUSE 99 THE GRANDMOTHER HYPOTHESIS 100 ELEPHANTS 100 COMPETITION FOR FOOD AND RESOURCES 101 CONCLUSION 102 KEY POINTS OF CHAPTER 12 102 Useful Links 103 Subject Index 112 Back Cover 117