Hot Stuff – Understanding Menopause
Navigating Menopause with Confidence and Clarity
Mood swings, aching joints, disturbed sleep, weight gain, hot flushes – the menopause can be a real challenge. When hormones go haywire, women experience an entirely natural yet for some difficult transition. In ‘Hot Stuff: Understanding Menopause’, renowned gynecologist Dr. Katrin Schaudig and journalist Katrin Simonsen provide clear, compassionate answers to the most pressing questions.
With medical precision and accessible language, they explore the wide range of symptoms, explain the biological processes behind them, outline treatment options, and offer practical advice. Their goal: to empower women to speak confidently and knowledgeably with their healthcare providers.
A must-have resource for women worldwide seeking clarity, comfort and control during menopause.
- Entered bestseller lists within two weeks of first publication
- A vital, up-to-date guide – rich in information, grounded in science and deeply supportive
- For readers of ‘Woman on Fire’ by Sheila de Liz
Katrin Schaudig, born in 1960, is a gynaecologist specialising in the treatment of hormonal disorders. She has been president of the German Menopause Society (DMG e.V.) since 2020. As a member of the German Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, she is involved in drawing up guidelines for the treatment of peri- and postmenopause. She is a renowned expert in Germany on the subject of hormones and menopause.
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Katrin Simonsen, born in 1969, studied journalism and psychology in Leipzig and works as a presenter and editor at a German news radio station. In September 2023, she launched the podcast ›Hormongesteuert‹ (hormone-driven). It is one of the few podcasts that is dedicated exclusively to the topic of menopause. Katrin Simonsen and Dr Katrin Schaudig discuss the fundamental questions surrounding hormonal changes and answer listeners' questions.
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