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redchk.gif (175 bytes)Join our health discussion groups

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redchk.gif (175 bytes)Most Common Signs & Symptoms
(the basics of your symptoms)
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After you have read the basics, this is THE BIG list of the most commonly asked questions by the folks on the support group.

Here's but a few of them
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Is HRT Dangerous?
How Bio-identical Hormones Can Help with Menopausal Symptoms
by Lise Cloutier-Steele

cloutier-steele.jpg (3873 bytes)Since the U.S. National Health Institutes pulled the plug on their largest study of conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) last year, the media have issued countless reports on the dangers of supplementing with hormones. Among the important research discoveries: Conventional HRT does not protect your bones or your heart, two of the primary benefits once used by doctors as selling points to get women to fill their prescriptions. Another claim was that the conventional HRT could alleviate the discomfort of severe flushing and night sweats. In this article, by author Lise Cloutier-Steele of "Misinformed Consent, she describes how to use bio-identical hormones that are made from plants. You are welcomed to join our support group and share your experiences with our group of over 4,000 women.

"Sudden Menopause"
by Debbie DeAngelo
deangelo.jpg (5055 bytes)click here to see HotFlash meno-supportNurse and women's health educator Debbie DeAngelo experienced menopause herself at 26, after ovarian cancer forced her to have both her ovaries removed. Debbie addresses the issue of what faces women who face menopause unexpectedly fromvarious reasons including hysterectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, medication, anorexia or other unusual causes. She offers guidance on the emotional and cognitive difficulties (short-term memory loss), as well as the potential physical problems (osteoporosis, heart disease) related to early menopause, and their treatment (nutrition, hormone replacement therapy, exercise). In this exclusive article on HotFlash, Debbie has also graciously shared the first chapter of her book which tell us a bit more about what sudden menopause is. She goes on to tell us more about sudden menopause, the reasons for hysterectomy and ovarian malfunction, the connection between the brain and menstrual cycle, and the process of natural menopause. Have a question, don't forget to ask it on our FREE support group.

Natural vs Synthetic Hormones
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In Stephanie Bender's best seller, The Power of Perimenopause, she covers all aspects of perimenopause and menopause. She spends a great deal of time talking about how to use hormones to balance out the ups and downs of perimenopause and menopause.  Ms. Bender talks about the differences between synthetic and natural hormone preparations, you'll be surprised to learn what she has to say.
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Meet the Author
"Menopause Made Easy"
by Dr. Carolle Jean-Marat, MD
hosted by Sue Spataro
gonext.gif (388 bytes)Interview & FREE Excerpt
murat.jpg (5684 bytes)Today's woman must educate herself about menopause and the risks and rewards of taking HRT, nutritional supplements, and homeopathic therapies. With humor, candor, and plain non-technical language, Dr. Jean-Murat discusses the current needs and concerns of midlife women, empowering us to make the right decisions. In our interview, she discusses Selecting over the counter products, Black Cohosh, and Racial Differences & Menopause and also features a FREE excerpt from her book, Stress and Depression. If you have any questions, you can ask them on our HotFlash support group.

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Larrian Gillespie, MD
Author of "The Menopause Diet"

FREE recipe
FREE book excerpt, "Female, Fat, and Forty
hosted by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
Millions of women in perimenopause and menopause ask themselves in frustration, "Why am I gaining weight when I'm still eating the same amounts of food and continue my exercise program?" Her books work hand in hand for any woman in her forties who is trying to lose weight and feel great.  Dr. Gillespie recipe's are delicious and easy to prepare.  Her book The Menopause Diet is excellent and educates us to how our body actually works against us during perimenopause/menopause. Find out more.

click here to see the interviewAsk Dr. Goldstein...

HotFlash FAQ:
HotFlashes and Breast Cancer

What if you can't take estrogen?
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loprinzi.jpg (5918 bytes)For women with breast cancer with hotflashes, taking estrogen is not an acceptable form of therapy, because it can make the cancer worse. Loprinzi has found Effexor to be the best non-hormonal therapy for women with hot flashes and breast cancer.  Not only did the participants in the study have less flashes, but they also had a better sense of well-being and sleep better.
Find out more


Natural Progesterone Cream

Natural Woman, Natural Menopause
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Eat Cheat & Melt Fat Away

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As seen on Oprah...

The Wisdom of Menopause
For Women Only : A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Sexual Dysfunction and Reclaiming Your Sex Life
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As seen on Oprah...

Life strategies

Relationship Rescue
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HotFlash Humor
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"I don't have hot flashes...
I have flashes of uncool."

--- Leigh Ann Jaseway


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Interview with author
Linda Ojeda
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Personal Massager with Heat

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more Healthy Living Books
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