His and Her Health

Hi everyone. I'm a new member. 52 years old and have been in menopause for several years. Used to think trading periods for hot flashes was a pretty good deal overall, but I am changing my opinion due to new information gleaned from a book recommended by a friend. The book is "Screaming To Be Heard: Hormonal Connections Women Suspect but Doctors Still Ignore" by Dr. Elizabeth Vliet.

I'm wondering if any of you have read this book. If so I would like to hear your opinions. I typically am VERY cynical and suspicious of this type of book, but overall I found this one to be full of information that seems very logical and certainly fits with my experiences. This book is not just about menopause, but I found more helpful information in it than I did when I read several books on menopause 4-5 years ago.

FYI - I have no connection to the author and no financial interest in the book.

49 cards

Dear 49cards- I have read the book and have also had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet several years ago at a Red Hot Mamas meeting. The book it certainly thought provoking. The author strongly advocates that women should be very selective about their menopause health resources, as well as selective about who they choose as their health care providers. She also advocates women should do their homework and develop a menopausal health plan. It appears you are heading in the right direction. Keep an open mind about menopause - it does not always cause problems, it just brings on a new dimension of our health and with it certain freedoms as well.