I'm Too Young to Get Old: Health Care for Women after Forty - Tapa dura

An authoritative overview of health issues for women over forty candidly addresses the concerns of older women, discussing such topics as contraception, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer, and healthful aging. 50,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo. Tour.

woman over forty, you probably have questions and concerns about your health. Unlike your mother or grandmother, you do not want to go passively (or silently) through the next half of your life.

"No one seems to care about out forty-something contraceptive needs. Pregnancy is the last thing I want at this point. What are my options?"

"If I take the Pill and I'm over forty, am I at increased risk for cancer?"

Or:

"I know I've put it off, but I'm ready now, and I want to be pregnant--yesterday!" What are my chances--and the risks involved?"

"I'm going through menopause, and I'm not sure I like the idea of taking hormone replacement therapy for the rest of my life. How do I know if it's right for me? What other choices do I have?"

"I'm too busy to consult a score of specialists to keep on the 'proper' health track. Is there a single checklist I can follow so I know what tests