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Is it Me or is it Hot in Here?: A Modern Woman's Guide to the Menopause (Paperback)

by Jenni Murray (Author)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Vermilion; New edition edition (6 Feb 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0091887771
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091887773
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 49,275 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The word 'metamorphosis' is described in the Oxford Concise Dictionary as meaning: a change of form, (by natural or supernatural means) a change of character, conditions etc. How perfectly this word describes the state of a woman beginning -- or going through -- the trauma of the menopause! Is it me or is it hot in here? by Jenni Murray, should be compulsory reading. Not just for women needing help and advice on the complexities of the menopause, but also for men trying to understand why women are so complex at this time. Marcelle Smith, a Magazine Editor, once observed: " Women are like eggs, they hatch in their forties." Jenni Murray feels that her book is about, "a search for a better understanding of what is happening to us physically, what we can do about it and how we learn to make informed decisions about the best way to act as regards the medical profession, friends, children and partners." Primarily though, she hopes that through sharing our experiences of what we suffer or not, as the case may be, we find some comfort in the fact that we are not alone, that there are various strategies for making ourselves feel better and that these feelings will not go on for ever. Jenni's book covers everything in some depth including: what is the menopause? the pros and cons of HRT, alternatives to HRT, diet and exercise, "old age aint for cissies" some further reading and ends with some useful addresses. It is a marvellous book and very helpful. On a more personal level, my only complaint is that this book wasn't written earlier. Such a lot of pain and heartache could have been avoided and more questions answered. Oh well, better late than never I suppose!--Lynne Unwin. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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In Is it me or it hot in here? one of Britain's most popular journalists and broadcasters addresses the menopause. She looks at what the menopause is - its symptoms and how it affects overall health. She also looks at the psychological and social implications. There is an overview of the latest research on HRT - its benefits and drawbacks - and the new work which is being done on various 'alternative' therapies. She includes discussions on sex life, social life, face-lifts (or otherwise), exercise (or otherwise), keeping your figure and discovering one's place in life as a middle aged woman in a feminist era. The section on rethinking the menopause looks at changing attitudes and how to cope with post-menopausal life, offering a new agenda for post-menopausal women. Throughout, the tone is inquiring but accessible, making it one of the most appealing books on the menopause written to date.

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103 of 104 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Every woman should read this..., 9 Mar 2001
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The prospect of the menopause is daunting enough for most women, never mind the actual experience of it. It's probably the last taboo, the subject that, even among friends, we are loath to talk about because it draws a line across our lives in a way that nothing else does. Most of the books on the subject so far have been written with a preset agenda, but at last, Jenni Murray has provided us with an overview that gives enough information for us to figure out what might be the best option for us as individuals. At least it gives us the ammunition to make informed demands of our doctors, as well as an understanding of what's happening to our bodies and our emotions. And as you'd expect from the flagship presenter of Woman's Hour, it comes in an accessible package that never seeks to blind us with science in the cause of making the author seem like God. As someone who suspects she's definitely perimenopausal and probably heading into the full eye of the storm sometime soon, I found this a heartening read. Every woman should read this at least once (given how menopause affects the memory!) and then pass it on to their partners!
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My female GP recommended ths book to me, and I have bought it for 3 friends so far., 9 Feb 2007
Simply a really helpful book. It is reader friendly, often amusing and always explains clearly any technical, chemical or gobbelldegook that you may have been told before. Through this book (which was recommended by my marvelous female GP)I have found the right help to get me through this part of my life. It was also interesting to hear how well known women have got through the menopause.
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49 of 53 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely helpful and informative, 11 Mar 2002
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I actually bought this book and had it sent to my mother.Afterwards I wondered if I had done the right thing as she is 65 and surely pretty much past all this menopause thing,but apparently not!She thoroughly enjoyed it,could relate to it really well,found it all extremely helpful,the info re HRT,the exercises and the alternative herbal remedies.Many women of her age have problems with HRT and are forced to stop and then apparently the menopausal symptoms return.
Since my mother is currently not on line I thought I'd write this on her behalf and recommend this book to all women in their mid-forties and up to read.Certainly well worth buying.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
A really great book which I found both informative and helpful. So much so infact that I've bought it for a friend and my sister-in-law as well. Forewarned is forearmed!
Published 21 days ago by J. Taffurelli

4.0 out of 5 stars So it's not just me who asks this question!
This is the perfect read for women approaching the menopause, particularly those who were not expecting it just yet and therefore haven't been prepared for the wide-ranging... Read more
Published 3 months ago by K. L. Wren

5.0 out of 5 stars A balanced account with real women's experiences.
I like the fact that whilst this book provides a balanced account of the menopause, it doesn't read like a medical text book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Wendy Green

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed!
I'm a big fan of Jenni Murray and bought this book hoping for some insight into my own approaching menopause. I found it negative and alarmist. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Guz

3.0 out of 5 stars Makes you think
Made me Laugh made me cry.. life at 40 is no fun but this book explained a lot to me .
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