MAY 2009

Welcome to The North American Menopause Society’s e-newsletter for expert, unbiased, and timely information about women’s health in menopause and beyond.
The Heat Is On: 5 Fixes for Hot Flashes
Are you feeling hot and bothered? Here’s a rundown on how to deal with those troublesome hot flashes.
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Around the Bends: Menopause & Joint Pain
The challenges of the menopause transition aren’t the only changes women may face as they age. Arthritis is one of the most common chronic diseases and a leading cause of disability in North America. Find some basic facts here.
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Getting Serious About Stress
During midlife, women may be exposed to a combination of stressful situations that would be difficult for anyone to bear. Although many stressors cannot be altered, read more about stress and the skills that enable women to cope with life’s challenges.
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A League of Her Own! Playing the CAM Game
Here’s a sporty top-10 list of questions about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches for relieving menopause symptoms.
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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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May Is...
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, raising awareness of osteoporosis and bone health for millions of women at risk. Many do not know enough about the disease, their personal risk, or what they can do to protect their bones. To learn what you can do, visit the Web site of the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
www.nof.org
 
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