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Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause

$45.46

Dresses Size Chart

Dress Size Chart (Inch)

DRESSES SIZE IN INCHES
SIZE	US / CAN	BUST	WAIST	HIPS
XS	0	31"-32"	24"-25"	34"-35"
S	2-4	33"-34"	26"-27"	36"-37"
M	6-8	35"-36"	28"-29"	38"-39"
L	10-12	37"-39"	30"-32"	40"-42"
XL	14	40"-42"	33"-35"	43"-45"

Dress Size Chart (cm)

DRESSES SIZE IN CM
SIZE	US / CAN	BUST	WAIST	HIPS
XS	0	78.7-81.2	60.9-63.5	86.3-88.9
S	2-4	83.8-86.3	66-68.5	91.4-93.9
M	6-8	88.9-91.4	71.1-73.6	96.5-99
L	10-12	93.9-99	76.2-81.2	101.6-106.6
XL	14	101.6-106.6	81.2-88.9	109.2-114.3

Swimwear Size Chart

Dress Size Chart (Inch)

SWIMWEAR SIZE IN INCHES
SIZE	US / CAN	BUST	WAIST	HIPS
XS	0	31"-32"	24"-25"	33"-34"
S	2	33"-34"	26"-27"	35"-37"
M	4	35"-36"	28"-29"	37"-38"
L	6	37"-39"	30"-32"	39"-41"
XL	8	40"-42"	33"-35"	42"-44"

Shoes Size Chart

US	EURO	UK	AUS	JAPAN	CHINA
5	35-36	3	3.5	21.5	35
5.5	36	3.5	4	22	35.5
6	36-37	4	4.5	22.5	36
6.5	37	4.5	5	23	36.5
7	37-38	5	5.5	23.5	37
7.5	38	5.5	6	24	37.5
8	38-39	6	6.5	24.5	38
8.5	39	6.5	7	25	38.5
9	39-40	7	7.5	25.5	39
9.5	40	7.5	8	26	39.5
10	40-41	8	8.5	26.5	40
11	41-42	9	9.5	27.5	41

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Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause

$45.46

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What Makes This Book Different?

In a sea of medical literature, Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause stands out. Created by the Boston Women's Health Book Collective, this resource blends professional expertise with the lived experiences of women who have navigated menopause themselves. The result is a balanced, compassionate guide that respects both physical and emotional health. Whether you are perimenopausal or postmenopausal, this book helps you weigh options like hormone therapy or lifestyle changes with confidence, always keeping your unique needs at the centre.

Key Topics Covered in This Comprehensive Guide

This book explores essential areas for managing menopause and protecting long-term health, including:

Bone Health: The connection between oestrogen loss and osteoporosis, plus strategies to maintain bone density through nutrition, exercise, and supplements.
Hormone Therapy: An unbiased overview of the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and bioidentical hormones.
Nutrition and Exercise: Practical dietary advice for weight management, heart health, and bone strength, with exercise routines tailored for menopausal women.
Emotional Well-being: Coping with mood swings, anxiety, and sleep issues, along with stress reduction and self-care practices.
Sexual Health and Relationships: Open discussions about libido, vaginal dryness, and partner communication.

How This Book Empowers You to Take Charge

Knowledge is power when it comes to your health. Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause provides tools to become an active participant in your healthcare. It includes checklists for doctor appointments, questions to ask your provider, and symptom trackers. The book emphasizes lifestyle choices and offers actionable steps to support bone health and overall vitality. By reading it, you join a community of informed women ready to embrace menopause as a natural life stage.

Why Menopause and Bone Health Go Hand in Hand

Menopause is a natural transition that brings significant changes. One of the most concerning is accelerated bone loss due to declining oestrogen levels. Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause explains this process and provides evidence-based information on maintaining bone density. Whether you are in perimenopause or postmenopause, this resource helps you make informed decisions about your health.

Frequently Asked Questions About Menopause and Bone Health

How does menopause affect bone density?

Oestrogen helps maintain bone mass. With menopause, declining oestrogen accelerates bone loss, increg osteoporosis risk. The book details the process and strategies to slow it down.

Do I need calcium and vitamin D supplements?

While diet is the first priority, many women benefit from supplements to meet daily needs. The book provides guidelines on recommended intake and choosing the right supplement.

Is hormone therapy safe for bone health?

Hormone therapy can help preserve bone density, but it is not suitable for everyone. Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause offers a balanced discussion to help you and your doctor decide.

What exercises are best for bone strength?

Weight-bearing and resistance exercises are most effective. The book includes sample workout routines safe and effective for menopausal women.

Can lifestyle changes prevent osteoporosis?

While no single approach guarantees prevention, a combination of adequate nutrition, regular exercise, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol can significantly support bone health. The book provides a holistic plan.

About the Authors and Their Expertise

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause is the work of the Boston Women's Health Book Collective, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women with health information. Co-authors Judy Norsigian and Vivian Pinn bring decades of experience in women's health advocacy and medical education. Vivian Pinn, MD, offers a foreword from her perspective as former director of the Office of Research on Women's Health at the National Institutes of Health. This collective expertise ensures the information is both accurate and accessible.

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