BookShoppe
Women's Health
A Note for Women: This section of the Book Shoppe is specifically put together for women who are experiencing problems following a pregnancy, are going through PMS, PMDD, Premenopause, Menopause, reproductive health problem such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, have been told by their doctor to have a hysterectomy but do not have cancer, and women experiencing a syndrome of health related concerns that doctor after doctor cannot understand. Women who have a combination of different problems such as change in thyroid functioning, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, anemia, changes in cognitive functioning, memory loss, weight gain, increase hair growth, changes to skin, nails, drying of eyes, mood changes, depression, irritability... You know there is something wrong but the doctor think you are over-reacting or worse, a problem-complaining patient. Sometimes you are thought to be a hypochondriac because they can't figure out what is wrong. You go to psychiatrists, physicians, gynecologists, endocrinologists, psychologists, and therapists but no one seems to understand what is happening to you. You know that something is wrong, but everyone around you thinks its all in your head. IT IS NOT! There is a problem, its changes that suddenly happened with hormone changes in your body. You can learn about it here. And you can learn why so many doctors just don't understand what is actually happening to you.
I see a lot of women with health related problems that are specific to being a woman. There is hope, but traditional doctors won't be helpful unless they've gone through this themselves and had to learn for themselves what traditional medicine neglected to teach them. I am one of those people who had to go on this journey so I want to share this with other women. Here are some excellent resources. I hope this helps you too!
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"Your Guide to Hysterectomy,
Ovary Removal and Hormone Replacement"
A very important book to read prior to having a hysterectomy! Information you really need to know. Just because your doctor says hysterectomy doesn't necessarily mean it is the right choice for you. |
"The Ultimate Rape: What
Every Woman Should Know About Hysterectomies and Ovarian Removal"
This book presents the whole picture of how removing a woman's uterus and ovaries impacts her who body and the long term impact of losing these major organs. Critical for anyone considering or who have had the surgery. |
"Sudden Menopause": Restoring
Health and Emotional Well-Being"
Dealing with surgical menopause can be very difficult and emotionally painful. This book is an excellent resource to help women after surgery deal with the significant impact of the loss of major organs in one's body and the meaning behind it. Excellent book! Very Helpful! |
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"Through the Land of Hyster:
The Hyster Sisters Guide"
This book is helpful to women while they are going through the process of the surgery. It explains what to expect, surgery, and answers questions related to the the procedure and after.
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"Do You Really Need Surgery? A
Sensible Guide to Hysterectomy and Other Procedures for Women"
Very helpful book to assess whether you really do need the surgery or if there are less invasive treatments. Doctors turn to a hysterectomy far too often and don't consider alternative treatments that are less invasive. |
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy
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"Natural Hormone Balance for Women: Look Younger, Feel Stronger,
and Live Life with Exuberance"
Dr Reiss, a gynecologist in Beverly Hills, is one of the first doctors to write about Natural Hormone Replacement. His book is an excellent resource. |
"A Woman's Guide to
Natural Hormones"
Very helpful book. I recommend it! A lot of good information you won't find elsewhere. |
"The Savvy Woman's Guide to Hormone Headlines: "What America Got Wrong
About Estrogen" Clearing up the myths about hormone replacement therapy. The real truth. Dr Vliet is an expert neuroendocrinologist. She is THE person to learn about women's health. Every one of her books are gems! |
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"The
Sexy Years: Discover the Hormone Connection: The Secret to Fabulous Sex,
Great Health, and Vitality for Women and Men"
Both Susan Somers books are excellent in educating you about natural hormones and anti-aging. Great resources! |
"Ageless: The Naked
Truth About Bioidentical Hormones"
Both Susan Somers books are excellent in educating you about natural hormones and anti-aging. Great resources! |
"Menopause without
Medicine: The Trusted Women's Resource with the Latest Information on
HRT, Breast Cancer, Heart Disease, and Natural Estrogens"
Very unique book every woman should have on her shelf. Packed full of information you won't find anywhere else. You have to have this book! |
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"The
Savvy Woman's Guide to Estrogen"
Dr. Vliet writes about estrogen, using it, how to read labs, health issues related to loss of estrogen or too much estrogen. Good resource. |
"The Savvy Woman's
Guide to Testosterone"
Dr Vliet writes about the use of testosterone and how it is good for women's health. It is commonly prescribed to increase your energy and sex drive! |
"Natural Hormone Replacement for Women Over 45"
An older book in which Dr. Lee talks about bioidentical hormones. He is the first to talk a lot about progesterone and its usages. Helpful little book! |
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"What
Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause: The Breakthrough of Natural Hormone Balance"
Get the facts here. So many doctors focus on using synthetic drugs that your body isn't prepared to utilize. Using ones that match what your body produces helps keep you safer and is better for your body. |
"Dr.
John Lee's Hormone Balance Made Simple: The Essential How-To-Guide to
Symptoms, Dosage, Timing and More" Specific help on using bioidentical or natural hormones. Get the expert information from Dr. Lee. |
"What Your Doctor
May Not Tell You About Menopause: The Breakthrough Book on Natural
Progesterone" Dr. Lee is the pioneer on usages of progesterone. Excellent information you won't find elsewhere. |
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"What
Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause: Balance Your Hormones
and Your Life from Thirty to Fifty"
Another book about balancing your hormones throughout your life. Very helpful information directed at age progression! |
"What Your Doctor
May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer: How Hormones Can Save Your Life"
With all the negative information about hormones and breast cancer, finally Dr. Lee provides balanced information that could help really help women! |
Ovarian Health & Related Health Concerns
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"Its My
Ovaries Stupid!"
A very important book for anyone over 20! Doctors seem to know so little about the ovaries and ovarian health. This book is critical for anyone who suspects she may have a hormone imbalance and who are concerned about ovarian health. You should be! Doctor's likely won't be or won't really have the current information they need to know! Educate and empower yourself to take charge of your own healthcare! MUST HAVE! |
"Screaming to be Heard: Hormone Connections Women Suspect and Doctors
Still Ignore"
This book helped me more than any other book I have read. It is a very large book with a lot of detailed information. The pieces start to come together when you have a hormone imbalance and doctors are just baffled. |
"Dr. Susan Love's Menopause and Hormone Book"
Dr. Susan Love is well known for helping women with problems and concerns related to menopause. Many people find this book very helpful to them! |
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"The
Savvy Woman's Guild to PCOS"
Dr Vliet is a specialist in women's health care and hormonal imbalances. She is the warrioress of our times. Her information about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is excellent. If you have been diagnosed with PCOS YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK! |
"Women, Weight and
Hormones: A Weight Loss Program for Women Over 40"
Women over 40 or women who have entered into early menopause, including surgical menopause, note it is much more difficult to maintain their weight or lose weight. Hormone changes are responsible for this. Women need to understand this aspect of their bodies to manage their weight effectively. Great book!
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"The
Savvy Woman's Guide to Weight Loss: How Your Hormones Work for You... or
Against You"
This book is very similar to her other weight book, this is for women over 35. She discusses hormone changes that impact a woman's ability to lose or maintain her weight. Valuable information in this book! |
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The Schwarzbein Principle: The Truth About Losing Weight, Being Healthy
and Feeling Younger"
Fantastic book to heal your body from years of harm done by fast food, poor eating habits, being over-stressed, etc. Excellent book! |
"The Schwarzbein Principle Cookbook"
Great addition to the Schwarzbein books! |
The Schwarzbein Principle II: The Transition:
A Regeneration Program to Prevent and Reverse Accelerated Aging
Excellent resource again! Her books are fantastic! |
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"The Hormonally Vulnerable Woman"
A wonderful new addition to my women's health concerns section! This book is packed full of information about hormone imbalances, reproductive issues, and related concerns. Excellent book for you collection or to learn about hormone issues common to women! |
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Women Only: A Revolutionary Guide to Reclaiming Your Sex Life" Expert "sexperts" - Berman and Berman are the sex experts. They work with hundreds of women and couples on sexual concerns and issues. Excellent resource for all women! |
"Sex
Matters for Women: A Complete Guide to Taking Care of Your Sexual Self" Good book to help women dealing with a sexual concern. |