Double Menopause: What to Do When Both You and Your Mate Go Through Hormonal Changes Together

by Nancy Cetel

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471402621
• ISBN13: 9780471402626
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Double Menopause

An excellent resource for women and men to assist in understanding the ebb and flow of hormonal change during midlife. The effect of such changes on both the psychological and physical domains are discussed. The time during which these hormonal changes occur can become extremely trying and tumultuous for individuals and their partners.This book addresses ways to assess the changes that are occurring and approaches to managing them. Double Menopause speaks well to a complex phenomena and simplifies it. This is a unique resource for men and women whose lives are affected, directly or indirectly, by menopausal or andropausal changes.

A Great Read!

This is not only a very informative book, but an enjoyable read. Dr. Cetel is a great communicator. I knew a lot about perimenopausal symptoms but knew relatively little until now of the hormone-related changes a middle-aged husband would also be experiencing. Dr. Cetel gives clear, practical advice on what women and men can say and do that will ease and support the other's experience. Her "tips" for reconnecting with your partner and achieving greater intimacy in mid-life ("hormonal harmony") are quite actionable and fun (I've tried several already with good results.) I also liked her advice for an overall healthy lifestyle. This may be the one book on menopause your husband will want to read. I highly recommend it if you're committed to your marital relationship lasting and growing.

Menopause Whistle Blower

It's true, we will all go through menopause! It's not "just for women only!" And thank goodness, Dr. Cetel, finally "blows the whistle" on men. Dr. Cetel's book opens the menopause door and walks through the hormonal journey in "lay terms." Using real life stories to illustrate her findings, she makes Double Menopause an easy read.She yanks "old wives tales" right out of the closet. Hurrah! She also, explains, that male menopause is alive and well, yep that's correct! No more denying it! We gals are no longer alone...male hormones can and do---- rage! Sweet Justice!Dr. Cetel's book not only helps you evaluate you and your mate'shormonal balance (and what to do about "it")...but she discusses improving your sex life. Now the guys are listening...what's not to love about that? Finally I am in the right place at the right time!Double Menopause is a must read!This book is super wether married or single...nearing or in menopause(or living with someone who is---yikes, mom and dad are not crazy)! Bring on the hormones, armed with Double Menopause, the world is mine (and yours, too)!

Double Menopause

I have been looking for a book like this for quite some time. I knew that I wasn't the only one going through hormonal changes in our family.We've been married for over twenty years and were at the breaking point. A friend recommended this book and it has helped put things in perspective for both of us. It is full of excellent advice that is easy and fun to follow - with real results. The author has a good sense of humor that makes it fun to read - I only wish we had known about it earlier. I am buying copies for friends of ours that are going through similar challenges. This is a book that is great for women, wonderful for men and necessary for couples that are in the midlife zone. I wish it had been available years ago so our earlier "double menopause" years could have been easier.

A much needed book!

A great book, well written with many anecdotes to keep it real and relateable. Dr. Cetel has an understanding and empathy for both men and women as they go through what I call the "middle-rages". She knocks a lot of old wives tales about the mid-life crisis thing out of the park.Another really great thing about this book is that Dr. Cetel talks in terms that the layperson can truly understand. I review many menopause books on my site... and some are difficult to understand because of all the medical terms. I definitely believe this book will become a best seller on this topic because it shows the similarities of men and women instead of focusing on just women.