Judith Reichman Bücher

Focusing on women's health, this comprehensive guide addresses common concerns and questions across different life stages. Authored by a trusted doctor, it offers insights into contraception, cancer prevention, menstrual issues, fertility challenges, and understanding lab results. It's designed for women seeking detailed answers and reassurance about their health, making it a valuable resource for navigating medical inquiries that often arise during routine visits.

Dr. Judith Reichman, the bestselling author of I'm Too Young to Get Oldand I'm Not in the Mood and the nationally recognized medical correspondent on women's health for the Today show, explains exactly how we age and what we can do to slow down the process. Written especially for women in their forties and fifties, Slow Your Clock Down shows them how to extend the minutes and hours of their bodies' internal and external clocks. While the aging process is inevitable, Dr. Judith Reichman argues that we can offset the effects of genetics by living better and healthier. With the sharp, incisive voice that has made her one of the country's foremost commentators on health issues, Dr. Reichman addresses the effects of women's hormonal changes; offers a healthful antiaging diet, exercise plan, and skin care and vitamin regimen; and discusses how to look and feel younger mentally, emotionally, and physically. Slow Your Clock Down provides women with invaluable, medically based methods to help them maximize healthy living and minimize the negative effects of aging.

Testosterone, known as the "hormone of desire," plays a crucial role in stimulating sexual interest, sensitivity, and orgasmic ability in both men and women. In women, testosterone levels decline by about 50% from their twenties to their fifties, often leading to a noticeable decrease in sexual desire and enjoyment. Dr. Reichman explores the potential of small doses of testosterone to rejuvenate sexual desire and pleasure in women. Key questions and topics addressed include the production of male hormones in women, the fate of these hormones, and various factors affecting libido such as behavior, life changes, and medical issues. The book also examines the impact of medications on sexual desire and evaluates the effectiveness of treatments like creams, pills, lozenges, patches, and shots. Additionally, it provides guidance on when to seek help from mental health professionals, how to discuss libido concerns with healthcare providers, and strategies for achieving one's biological sexual potential. Through this exploration, readers gain insights into the complexities of female sexual health and the role of testosterone in enhancing sexual well-being.