MLH - WHS - Hot Topics - July/August 2007 Menopause and You

Menopause is a natural process in a woman's life that is experienced in unique and individual ways. While some women sail through menopause without encountering any of the typical changes, a majority of women experience varying degrees of hot flashes, night sweats, hormonal shifts and other symptoms. Women's Health Source has dedicated this "Hot Topics" section to provide timely, informative articles to help you navigate this transitional phase of life.

Hot Articles!

	*Understanding Menopause* What is Menopause? (Part I) What is Menopause (Part II) Symptoms of Menopause (Part I) Symptoms of Menopause (Part II) Diagnosis of Menopause Screening for Menopause Reducing Your Risk of Complications Associated With Menopause What Should I Ask My Health Care Provider About Menopause?
	*Treatment Options* Treatments for Menopause Hormone Replacement Therapy: Is it for you? Alternative Approaches to Hormone Replacement Therapy
	*Living with Menopause* Managing Symptoms of Menopause Sex After Menopause Nutrition and Menopause In Her Own Words: Jackie's Story What Are The Health Effects of Estrogen Deficiency? Resource Guide for Menopause
	Related conditions Premenstrual Syndrome: What's It All About? Menopause and Bladder Control Hysterecomy Urinary Tract Infections Menorrhagia (a.k.a. heavy or extended bleeding)

Hot Resources!

	*Main Line Health's Menopause and You* Program Under the medical supervision of Beverly Vaughn, M.D., our Menopause and You program offers timely information on the many aspects associated with menopause. Each month, a new article is posted on the WHS website featuring a specific topic encountered by women experiencing menopause, an informational website and an annual live event. Click Here to start learning how to better manage this transitional phase of a woman's life. Dr. Vaughn shares her professional insight on the topics below: Calcium and Vitamin D Update Women's Health Study Update**
	Menopause and You Articles Main Line Health physicians and other healthcare professionals have authored articles on the many aspects associated with menopause. Our archive of Menopause and You newsletters offers important information and coping strategies for navigating this challenging phase of your life. View Newsletters!
	Women's Health Specialists Obstetricians and gynecologists are specialists in the treatment of women's health. For a more detailed description of the specialists in this field, Click Here!
	Looking for an OB/GYN? Finding the right doctor has just gotten easier. Use our Find a Doctor feature to search Main Line Health's Physician Directory. You can search for doctors by proximity to a given zip code, gender and even age. You can even schedule an appointment online or call 1-866-CALL-MLH and our representatives will schedule the appointment for you.

Future Hot Topics!
Don't miss these Hot Topics coming up later this year from Women's Health Source:

Cancer Prevention/Breast Health (September/October 2007)
Staying Healthy (November/December 2007)
Women and Heart Disease (January/February 2008)
And More To Come!

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