Double Menopause: What to Do When Both You and Your Mate Go Through Hormonal Changes Together
A positive, practical approach to understanding and coping with male and female hormonal changes\ While most people are familiar with female menopause, it is not as well known that men, too, have their own version of midlife transition and it s far more common than one might suspect. It s only recently been understood that men also suffer from hormonal changes often called andropause and that resources for couples struggling to cope with his-and-hers midlife changes have not been readily...
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A positive, practical approach to understanding and coping with male and female hormonal changesWhile most people are familiar with female menopause, it is not as well known that men, too, have their own version of midlife transition'and it's far more common than one might suspect. It's only recently been understood that men also suffer from hormonal changes often called andropause'and that resources for couples struggling to cope with his-and-hers midlife changes have not been readily available.Double Menopause is the first book to explore the phenomenon of simultaneous female and male menopauses. Dr. Nancy Cetel addresses the emotional and psychological reactions as well as the physiological changes both you and your partner may experience. Even the most solid relationship can crumble under the weight of hormonal change; Cetel offers a compassionate and reassuring survival guide for both men and women to help you regain control of your life and renew your commitment to each other. Utilizing practical, effective, and even fun techniques, Cetel helps you:Identify the signs and symptoms of menopause and andropauseUnderstand the myths, fantasies, and realities of midlife sexuality, from both the male and female perspectiveWork through inevitable conflicts in your relationshipIgnite your "midlife love hormones"Evaluate the pros and cons of hormonal supplements such as DHEA and growth hormoneDiscuss potential treatment options with your physicianBased on the latest cutting-edge research, including the author's own, Double Menopause offers you and your mate a healthy, loving prescription for optimal health at midlife and beyond.
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AcknowledgmentsviiIntroduction1Part IMenopause and Andropause under One Roof71Dueling Hormones92Female Menopause213Andropause: The Male Change45Part IIDealing with Your Partner's Hormones654Midlife Sexuality: The Female Perspective675Midlife Sexuality: The Male Perspective856Understanding and Embracing This Important Time997A Woman's Guide to Surviving Her Man's Midlife Change1278A Man's Guide to Surviving His Woman's Midlife Change143Part IIIGetting to Hormonal Harmony1619Midlife Romance16310Be Prepared If Turbulence Strikes17511The Truth about Anti-Aging193Bibliography219References225Index233
