It was only a matter of time I guess before someone decided to see if the symptoms women experience as they transition thru menopause effects their work performance. As if women are not already discriminated enough in the workplace ... Do we really need studies like this Dutch one looking at "the impact of menopausal symptoms on work ability" that claims "Menopausal symptoms are negatively associated with work ability and may increase the risk of sickness absence"? I mean what were they thinking? That this is going to help women in the 40-60 age bracket obtain employment more easily? Or did they think this would... »
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No sweat please, we’re wearing CoolSets!
Ever heard about pajamas to deal with hot flashes? They always looked like something your grandmother should wear to me. Sensible nighties in “tasteful” pastels with a frill at the bottom and bit of lace trim for that feminine touch. You know the spiel. They use “wicking”. It is material that absorbs sweat so you can stay cool and dry. ... »
The Menopause Makeover, Staness Jonekos
Menopause Makeover is based on the author’s personal experience during menopausal transition where she gained 25 lbs in 6 months and then could not find a way to lose it until she devised her own plan. She does not reveal any medical reasons for such rapid weight gain and attributes her weight loss solely to following this plan. Co-authored with Wendy... »
It’s called a Vagina!
Yet another definitive work on menopause by someone who thinks going thru it qualifies them to expound on the subject to other women with the presumption that the rest of us don't have a clue. This someone, Ellen Dolgen, thinks ""vagina is such an awkward medical term" and so, in her book, decides to call it a "shmirshky" hence the charming title of "Shmirshky:... »
Not Guilty by Reason of Menopause
According to the publisher "Not Guily by Reason of Menopause" by Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant is "A collection of 50 wry ruminations about menopause brought to life by vintage photographs". And yes, it... »
Hogan’s Heroes meets Menopause
Planet Sweet Pea is offering a DVD called Blitzed by Menopause: "A Guy's Guide to Understanding Her Menopause". Apparently it is supposed to be "A funny, irreverent guys' guide to women's menopause". Watch the trailer. Funny? Well if slap stick is your style, you might find it so. Irreverent? If you mean, disrespectful, then yes it is. Should you consider buying it? Well if... »