100 Q & A :About Menopause

Ivy M. Alexander, PhD, C.ANP, is Associate Professor at Yale University School of Nursing and Director of Adult, Family, Gerontological, and Women’s Health Primary Care Specialty. She is also a clinician in Yale University Health Services’ Internal Medicine Department. Dr. Alexander earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Pennsylvania State University. She also received a Master of Science degree in Nursing from Northeastern University. She also holds a Post-Master’s Certificate in Teaching and a PhD from the University of Connecticut. Since 1992, she has been a nurse practitioner in the field of internal medicine with a special focus on women’s healthcare. Dr. Alexander is a published author of numerous articles on women’s health. She is also active in many state and national organizations and is frequently invited to speak at national meetings. She is currently focusing her research on midlife and menopause issues. Dr. Alexander resides in Connecticut with Ray, her husband and Lauren, their daughter and their two dogs, two cats, and two dogs. For many years, she was a pediatric nurse practitioner in the Waltham office of John R. Craig, MD. She also has experience working with families and children in hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and long-term health care. Ms. Knight is a health writer since 1997. She was also a contributor to Nursing Spectrum for six year. Her articles have been published online, in magazines and in specialty publications. Ms. Knight is a Mount Holyoke College graduate with a bachelor’s in political science and a master’s from Yale University School of Nursing. Ms. Knight coauthored 100 Questions and Answers About Womenopause. She lives in Massachusetts with Tom Murphy and their three children Erin, Kyle, and Kelsey.
Some women go through menopause smoothly, while others experience symptoms that can cause sleepless nights and hot flashes. This book will provide the support and guidance you need to deal with the unpredictable and uncomfortable symptoms of menopause. 100 Questions and Answers about Menopause will help you understand the symptoms and possible treatments, such as lifestyle changes, alternative therapies and prescription medications. This book addresses difficult topics such as hormone therapy, natural hormones, lifestyle choices, and the best way to choose the right treatment. Both a nurse practitioner as well as a nurse with extensive clinical experience provide authoritative and practical answers to your questions about menopause, related issues, and other health risks in midlife such as heart disease, osteoporosis and breast cancer. Anyone who is dealing with this condition’s emotional and physical turmoil will find the book invaluable.