July 2007

This edition of the Clearinghouse Connector profiles information resources that explore the issue of Menopause.

There are three certainties in women's lives, death, taxes and if you live long enough, menopause. Between the ages of 45 and 55 many women develop menopausal symptoms, primarily hot flushes. The following selection of resources considers management of these symptoms.

 

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Management of symptoms

Women's decision making at menopause: a focus group study

Management of menopausal symptoms

Sex hormones in menopause

Challenges of change: midlife, menopause and disability

 

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Hot Flushes

NAMS issues statement on treatment of hot flushes

Menopause and hot flushes

Acupuncture and hot flushes


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Complementary Therapies

Botanical and dietary supplements for menopausal symptoms: what works, what does not.

Do CAM therapies help menopausal symptoms?

Herbal product use and menopause symptom relief in primary care patients: a MetroNet study

Nature's course

 

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Emotional Wellbeing and Sexuality

Exercise helps menopause symptoms

Low libido: the psychological perspective

Emotional well-being: menopause & midlife

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Hormone Therapy (formerly Hormone Replacement Therapy)

HRT: a reappraisal of the risks and benefits

HT: is it for me?

Postmenopausal hormone therapy: who now takes it and do they differ from non-users?

 

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More.......

Towards optimal health: the experts provide a current perspective on perimenopause

Premature menopause

 

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The Women's Health Victoria Clearinghouse

Did you know the Clearinghouse holds a diverse range of journal titles - some of which are not held by any other library in Victoria. A selection of titles is available here.

 

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How our Clearinghouse can help you

Women's Health Victoria's Clearinghouse has a wealth of information on gender in health in various forms.

Our experienced health and information professionals can assist you to access this information.

To contact the clearinghouse email your request to clearinghouse@whv.org.au or phone 03 9662 3755.

 

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