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The Change Before The Change by Laura E. Corio, Linda G. Kahn

The Change Before The Change

Everything You Need to Know to Stay Healthy in the Decade before Menopause

by Laura E. Corio, Linda G. Kahn
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  • First Published:
  • Oct 1, 2000, 368 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Dec 2001, 448 pages
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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?

  • Irregular periods you haven't seen since your teen years
  • Mood swings, irritability, and worrisome memory glitches
  • Stubborn extra pounds you just can't shed
  • Hot flashes and insomnia that leave you tired all day
  • And sex--remember how it used to be?

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:

  • Hormone treatment before menopause, including all the new, natural, and low-dose forms that are making this a safe choice for more women.
  • Herbs, soy, and other alternative therapies that are backed by solid medical research.
  • How perimenopause affects fertility--and what to do if you want to get pregnant.
  • How your skin, hair, and nails reflect deeper changes--and how to make them vibrant again.
  • Ways to combat cancer fears--and what tests you absolutely must have.
  • Whether a high-protein diet is right for you--and what vitamins and minerals you should be taking.
  • What to do now to protect your breasts, uterus, bones, and heart in the years to come

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.

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Author Blurb 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.

Author Blurb 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.

Author Blurb 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.

Author Blurb 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.

Author Blurb 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.

Author Blurb 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.

Author Blurb 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.

Author Blurb 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.

Author Blurb 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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