OCTOBER 2008

Welcome to The North American Menopause Society’s e-newsletter for expert, unbiased, and timely information about women’s health in menopause and beyond.
Under the Covers and Over the Counter: Nonprescription Sleep Aids
Bothered by menopause-related sleep disturbances? Many hope a quick trip to your local health food store or pharmacy can lead to some rest and relief. But what is the evidence?
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Sex Smarts: Loving Your Love Life
As people age, the physical, mental, and emotional changes they experience may affect their sex life. Here, find advice on working through and living with those changes.
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Your Eyes: Ocular Changes and Menopause
Getting teary over menopause is nothing new -- however, understanding the medical reasons behind it may be. Find out more about common eye complaints here.
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Book Review: A Guide to Women's Health
See our reviewer’s take on Dr. Nieca Goldberg’s Complete Guide to Women’s Health by Nieca Goldberg, MD, and Alice Greenwood, PhD. Readers are urged to read guidebooks developed by NAMS, too. Still browsing? Read more NAMS book reviews.
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The Co-Editors of Menopause Flashes are Elizabeth Contestabile, RNC, BScN, Nurse Educator, Shirley E. Greenberg Women's Health Centre, The Ottawa Hospital, Riverside Campus, Ottawa, ON, Canada; and Marcie K. Richardson, MD, Co-director, Harvard Vanguard Menopause Consultation Service, Boston, MA.

This e-newsletter, developed under the direction of the Consumer Education Committee of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), provides current information, but not specific medical advice. It is not intended to substitute for the judgment of an individual’s healthcare provider. To unsubscribe, send us an e-mail request.
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FDA 101:
Dietary Supplements
To learn more about supplement safety, regulations, and how to be a safe and informed consumer, visit the FDA update on Dietary Supplements:
FDA Dietary Supplements Update
 
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