DECEMBER 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.
Physical Activity at Midlife: The Good, the Goals, the Guidelines
Regular exercise provides numerous benefits for women around the time of menopause -- read more to learn how to make exercise a permanent part of your daily life.
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Hormone Therapy: Fact or Fiction?
Can you separate fact from fiction when it comes to hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms? Find out!
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Fixes for a Stalled Sex Life
Low sexual desire is a common problem for women as they age -- but one with many possible treatments. Read on for ideas.
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Book Review: Strong Bones, Naturally
What effect does your diet have on your bone health? See our reviewer’s take on The Whole-Food Guide to Strong Bones: A Holistic Approach by Annemarie Colbin, PhD. Readers are also urged to read NAMS guidebooks. Still browsing? Read more book reviews.
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NAMS Consumer Survey Suggests Need for Improved Communication Between Women and Their OB/GYNs About Osteoporosis
See the results of an online survey of Menopause Flashes readers about osteoporosis. This survey was conducted by The North American Menopause Society and sponsored by the Alliance for Better Bone Health, an alliance between Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and sanofi-aventis US.
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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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