I'm Too Young to Get Old: Health Care for Women After Forty

I have referred to this book since it was published in 1996 and find it to be a treasure trove of information. It is well written and covers all issues that I have ever had the need to look up. As a woman experiencing perimenopause and now menopause, it has been a real aid to me. I find the description of HRT options to be the most informative I have found. I would like to see an update to reflect revisions to medical options since 1996, but with that proviso, give it a high recommendation.

Dr. Reichamn has written a well thought out health game plan for all women over thirty. She addresses many common health challenges and presents good options and explainations. When I realized at age 36, I was going through perimenopause,it was Reichman's book that got me on track. She offered help for my pounding heart, constant hot flashes, and troubles with sleeping. It was a godsend. As the creator and host of HotFlash!, an online perimenopause support group, I recommend this book for my new memebers. It has literally helped hundreds of women. Dr. Reichamn acknowledegs the special differences each woman possess and how these differences require unique solutions. She discusses both natural and traditional means to help women through perimenopause and other health challenges. If there is only one book to buy this would be it. I have read dozens of perimenopause/menopause books, conducted extensive research on the how the body changes with perimenopause/menopause and have talked with hundreds of women about their health needs. This book has it all. It reflects my belief that all women need to be educated about ALL aspects and therapies for perimenopause. Buy one for yourself, and buy one for your best friend : ).

Please consider putting the book on audio tape so others, who have less time to read, can listen to it in the car while driving to work or on long trips. Great book and very helpful. Debbie