Contemporary Issues in Perimenopause and Menopause® by Frances R. Batzer, MD

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Contemporary Issues in Perimenopause and Menopause^®

Taking a critical look at the controversial issues surrounding the choice of appropriate therapies for menopausal women, including whether or not to prescribe hormone replacement therapy (HRT), this handbook also includes in-depth discussions about osteoporosis, cardiovascular risks, calcium sources, possible links to breast cancer, and cognitive functioning. 304 pages

Frances R. Batzer, MD

Clinical Professor OB/GYN
Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Introduction
Chapter 1: Risk Assessment
Chapter 2: Cardiovascular Aspects of Menopausal Hormone Replacement
Chapter 3: Osteoporosis
Chapter 4: Estrogen and Its Effects on the Genitourinary System
Chapter 5: The Psychosocial Impact of Menopause
Chapter 6: Alternative Therapies and Complementary Medicines
Chapter 7: Cancer and Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Chapter 8: Clinical Aspects of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Chapter 9: New Alternatives: Expanding the Options for Treatment
Appendix: Formulary Information on Available Estrogen/Progestogen Preparations
Selected Bibliography
Index