I'm Too Young for This!: The Natural Hormone Solution to Enjoy Perimenopause

I've read most of Suzanne Somers' books over the years. Suzanne's books encouraged me to look into bio-identical hormones, and I've been on them ever since (about 15 years ago). I've been fortunate to have found a doctor who will prescribe bio-identical hormones because most doctors will not even talk to me since I'm on medicare, and Medicare does not pay the doctors enough to warrant the time the doctor will need to spend with a patient, which is so wrong. Most doctors know next to nothing about bio-identical hormones. They confuse bio-identical hormones, which are made in a compounding pharmacy, with Premarin and Provera, both pharmaceutical drugs, which were the hormone drugs used in the infamous Women's Health Initiative,There is a book, Estrogen Matters, by Avrum Bluming, MD, and Carol Tavris, PhD., which discusses this Initiative, and also discusses how important estrogen is for women's bodies and health. Dr. Bluming recommends Premarin, however, which I suppose is better than not taking estrogen, but I have found that Estradiol/Estriol and Progesterone made in a compounding pharmacy work so much better. Premarin is made from horse urine, which is the estrogen choice of pharmaceutical drug companies.I so appreciate it that Suzanne Somers will share her experiences. I learn so much from her. All I can say is do your research, read all you can about bio-identical hormones, and then decide for yourself what you want to do. There is another book, Stay Young & Sexy with Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, by Jonathan V. Wright, MD; I highly recommend it, also. Other books I highly recommend are Natural Hormone Balance for Women by Uzzi Reiss, MD/OB.GYN, and The Hormone Solution, by Thierry Hertoghe, MD; the two latter books are older, but are full of good information. And I recommend all of Suzanne Somers' books on bio-identical hormones and health.I got this book (I'm Too Young For This!) for my daughters, actually. I want them to have good lives, enjoy good health, vitality, good brains, and energy. Unfortunately, after menopause, women lose their hormones, and with those losses, a woman really needs some help. This book can help! I can honestly say that bio-identical hormones are the most important thing in my life.

As a husband with middle age wife, I saw Suzanne Somers infomercial for Bio identical hormone replacement therapy. This is a sensitive topic but needs to be addressed and acknowledged by couples as a real way to turn the clock back (if you know what I mean) :-). I think it's a shame that insurance companies won't cover the meds/compounds for it but I don't care. I will pay out of pocket and pay $100/month to make my wife feel normal again after several years of uncomfortable women's symptoms of menopause (pain, dryness, hot flashes). Unhappy wife, unhappy life!There is a website where you can get more information and a list of doctors who care about helping older women get back in balance hormonally.It doesn't need to be taboo. As women (and men) get older, our bodies don't produce the needed amount of hormones, estrogen, testosterone, etc to keep a woman healthy. Common insurance providers don't think bio identical hormone replacement therapy is mainstream and won't cover it.Let me tell you. Go to one of the doctors who are listed as practicing Bio identical hormone replacement therapy - we use Connie Jackson in Brighton Mass. Have a consultation, blood test to see levels, she prescribed certain meds (creams to use daily). After a recheck in a few months, they tweak the dose (after you tell her what is better or not) and you can get it made as a compound drug that can be mailed to your home. Insurance doesn't cover it but it isn't terribly expensive but it can really flip the switch back on women suffering from menopause............I know it sounds crazy coming from a man, but no woman should suffer from hot flashes, pain, dryness, moodiness and all those other side effects of getting old. It is simply a chemical imbalance (as we are all made out of chemicals - that's why we take one a day daily vitamins. Ever check the label to see all the odd vitamins and minerals they provide???????????You will be throwing decades of happiness away in your golden years together by not looking into it. Btw, it won't cause cancer with taking estrogen/estriol as they give you progesterone to offset it......... She was concerned as cancer runs in her family but she is fully onboard a year + later.After first visit and getting going with meds, it takes a few months to get your issues to subside/reverse. Be patient. She will feel better after a few months and then once in balance, she will feel "back to normal" and then it is maintenance. Yes, it is a nightly routine of application but well worth it Good luck and you may like what you find out.

A very informative and eye opening book! For years I wondered what was wrong and why I (and other gals in my family) had such similar symptoms. The wealth of information in this book is fantastic and I am a convert! This book is a must ready for any woman over the age of 35!

up to date, friendly, sympathetic not patronising, even inspiring information on how women can escape the torment that often accompanies menopause. Only problem for many will be the cost because the author is able to afford the many tests and treatments in the USA which may be a little more advanced in this area not sure. On the NHS it would be almost impossible to get any of this diagnosis or treatment probably again due to funding and also patients have to do as they are told a lot more when the state is paying. Interesting read.

All her books seem to cover the things you want to know - I often recommend her info as a consideration when looking at the ageing process as a whole

Great book if your going through peri menopause or have hormone probs, very helpfull

helpful

Eye opener!