Hot Flashes & Hormones: Laughing Through the Madness of Menopause
by Marjo Alkula
Hot Flashes & Hormones: Laughing Through the Madness of Menopause
Warning: This book may cause spontaneous laughter, nodding in solidarity, and the sudden urge to hug every woman over 40.
Menopause isn't just a phase—it's a full-contact sport. One minute you're fine, the next you're a human furnace, sobbing over a grocery store avocado, and seriously considering moving into your freezer. But here's the good news: You're not losing your mind (well, not completely). You're just joining the world's most exclusive club—one where the dress code is stretchy pants, the motto is "I sweat, therefore I am," and the initiation rites involve explaining to your partner why the thermostat is now your mortal enemy.
Inside this laugh-out-loud survival guide, you'll discover:
✔ The science behind menopause (translation: why your body has betrayed you).
✔ Symptom hacks—from surviving hot flashes in public to hiding chocolate in places your family will never find.
✔ Relationship advice (because nothing says romance like "Don't touch me, I'm a human volcano").
✔ Real-talk stories from women who've been there—like the one who mistook her night sweats for an exorcism.
Whether you're in the "Is it hot in here?" stage or the "I will cut you" phase, this book is your permission slip to laugh through the chaos, embrace the absurdity, and maybe—just maybe—come out the other side with your sanity (mostly) intact.
Praise from Women Who Get It:
"Finally, a book that doesn't tell me to 'just meditate' my way out of a hormonal rage." — Linda, 52
*"I laughed so hard I forgot I was having a hot flash. 10/10."* — Susan, 49
"Required reading for anyone who lives with a menopausal woman. (Looking at you, clueless husbands.)" — Anonymous (for their safety)
Grab your wine, your fan, and a sense of humor—it's about to get REAL.