Hot and Bothered: What No One Tells You About Menopause and How to Feel Like Yourself Again by Jancee Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a guide for women in their 40s and 50s as their bodies transition through menopause. Author Jancee Dunn shares her personal experience, others’ stories, resources, and recommendations. She incorporates advice from experts backed by scientific studies. This book is recommended to all women so they can be informed, prepared, and navigate what’s ahead.
There are 10 chapters plus a conclusion covering various symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, treatment options, and survival tips. If you have symptoms that are affecting your quality of life, this book will help you identify, address, and move forward in the best possible way.
Dunn offers the following summary of the highlights:
· Be mindful of internalizing what’s known as “gendered ageism”
· Tell loved ones exactly what is going on
· Don’t cover up, minimize, or deny
· Do not randomly Google your symptoms
· Realize that your usual beauty routine may change
· Get moving
· Get support outside your doctor’s office
· Be aware that one treatment may address multiple symptoms
· See a menopause specialist (pp. 191-212)
The research-based, scientifically sound information is approachable. The author weaves her personal experiences with thoughtfulness and humor; the book is helpful and relatable. The recommendations are clear and easy to understand.
If you prefer a textbook or academic tone, you may be disappointed.
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