Most books on menopause are not by gynecologists -- most are not even by women -- and take the position that hormone replacement therapy is an invitation to cancer. "Confessions of an Estrogen Evangelist" has been written by a women OB/GYN with more than 20 years' experience and lays out for readers both the myths and the facts about hormone replacement therapy. Should everyone take hormones? No. Is it safe and effective for many, many women? Yes! Dr. Kakkis treats hormone therapy as a "whole body" decision and empowers ...
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Most books on menopause are not by gynecologists -- most are not even by women -- and take the position that hormone replacement therapy is an invitation to cancer. "Confessions of an Estrogen Evangelist" has been written by a women OB/GYN with more than 20 years' experience and lays out for readers both the myths and the facts about hormone replacement therapy. Should everyone take hormones? No. Is it safe and effective for many, many women? Yes! Dr. Kakkis treats hormone therapy as a "whole body" decision and empowers women to make the right choice for themselves. In this fully-illustrated guide, readers will learn: -- How to know if it's really menopause; -- How to find the right doctor; -- The pros and cons of all current modes of therapy; -- Which hormones are best for you -- natural, synthetic, or herbal; continuous or cyclic; capsule, patch or cream; -- How to evaluate your family history and your own risk factors; -- What to do in special cases such as post-partum or during cancer treatment; -- The side effects of each hormone and how you can minimize them; -- Herbal remedies for menopausal symptoms. Written in a lively and compassionate voice, completely up-to-date and thorough, "Confessions of an Estrogen Evalgelist" includes real-life anecdotes and a self-assessment quiz a well as a comprehensive resource guide to books, organizations and newsletters.
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