The Power of Perimenopause: A Woman's Guide to Physical and Emotional Health During the Transitional Decade

by Stephanie Bender

The perimenopausal years can start as early as age thirty-five and last for up to ten years. This transitional period in a woman's life has often been misdiagnosed or ignored. Now Stephanie Bender, an expert in women's hormonal health, sounds a wake-up call for the confusing years before menopause, which require special emotional, dietary, and health guidance. The Power of Perimenopauseexplains how symptoms such as irregular cycles, night sweats and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0609804162
• ISBN13: 9780609804162
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A Clear and Balanced View

I have done a great deal of research into perimenopause and this book is the most clearly written and informative book I have found. It nicely balances the most up-to-date traditional medical ideas with a realistic view of nutritional, natural and alternative possiblities. I learned more about hormone cycles, perimenopause symptoms, recommended tests and treatment alternatives from this book than any other source. If you even think that you may be going through the preliminary stages of menopause and want to understand what is happening to your body, buy this book.

Power of perimenopause

Benders' book was a God Send. When my wife was first going through her hormonal turmoil I sought out and e-mailed Ms. Bender. Her kind words and insight prompted me to purchase a copy of her book. It was filled with tremendous insight and helped me not only to be a better husband but more supportive of the transition my wife was and continues to go through. This book should be considered the "Bible" for all supportive husbands and manditory reading for all couples who go through a Pre-marital course prior to getting marriage. Her insight and direction is in plain and understandable words and highlights the varied journey a woman will go through prior to her menopausal transition. Thank you Stephanie from my family. KJMCINTYRE

Perimenopause from A to Z!

Stephanie Bender's best selling book The Power of Perimenopause is a concise, extensive and very reader friendly guide to perimenopause. As the editor and creator of HotFlash! the perimenopause/menopause web site and online support group, I have interviewed Ms. Bender. Her enthusiasm and knowledge about women and perimenopause is amazing. Ms. Bender combines both common sense and the best of science to present us with a wonderful guide book to navigate the often turbulent times of perimenopause. I highly recommend her book in my online support group and for any woman going through or preparing for perimenopause. It's a great idea to have the man in your life read the book with you too : ).

Outstanding From The Male Point of View

My wife has been experiencing some of the painful adjustments that are met with perimenopause and Stephanie's book has been a saving grace. We have both benefitted from this well-written and precise book which has taught me the complexities of the woman's body.It is a must buy!

Insightful, informative and inspiring.

Every page of The Power of Perimenopause is a gift. Perimenopause was a confusing and often trying time for me. No-one prepared me for the emotional and physical rollercoaster I would be on during those critical years before "the change." I was often frightened or worried that something was wrong with me. This book clarified it all. It is beautifully written, and compelling to read. Even the science is accessible and easy to grasp. I came away from reading The Power of Perimenopause with a whole new understanding about my body. I truly felt empowered by the information in this book and all of the options it offers a woman for a healthy, happy life.