Menopause

Change, Choice and Hormone Replacement Therapy

By: B. G. Wren, Margaret Stephenson Meere

Write A Review

Paperback | 1 May 2014

At a Glance

Paperback
240 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
21.0 x 15.3 x 2.54

Paperback

RRP $24.99

$24.50

or 4 interest-free payments of $6.13 with

Aims to ship in 5 to 10 business days

Menopause can be an uncertain but significant time in a woman's life. Educating yourself with as much information as possible on this important phase can build confidence. This book has the information you need. With more than 40 years experience as gynaecological endocrinologist, Dr Wren with has researched the pros and cons of HRT, and presents them in easy-to-understand language in this book with Margaret Stephenson Meere.

Reviews the history of hormone replacement therapy, an overview of HRT and the development of oral contraception; the use and misuse of statistics in the research Looks at the controversial issues regarding regular hormone treatment, alternative therapies and other non-hormonal medical therapy The book seeks to clarify the role of oestrogen in maintaining a woman's health and that oestrogen therapy plays a major role in reduction of disease in the postmenopausal woman as well as increasing her longevity. Dr Barry Wren is the first president and founding member of the Australian Menopause Society.

About the Author

Barry Wren grew up on his father’s sheep station in the mid-west of NSW and had his early schooling by correspondence. He was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship to Sydney University and on graduating in1955, married and began his postgraduate career. His initial research and work as an obstetrician and gynaecologist took him to West Australia, the United Kingdom and Nigeria before returning to Australia in 1964 where he became Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of NSW

Industry Reviews

..".highly recommended read." --Library Journal
..".highly recommended read." Library Journal"

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.