Bestselling author Ildikó von Kürthy, 55, has sparked a conversation about the menopause, calling it a "biological scandal" and expressing frustration with the lack of knowledge doctors have about the subject. Even gynecologists often fail to grasp the complexities of menopause, leading to misinformation and misunderstanding among women.
According to von Kürthy, millions of women suffer profoundly during menopause, while society as a whole is impacted as well. If men experienced menopause, the issue wouldn't be dismissed as a niche problem. Instead, it would receive the attention and resources it deserves.
Von Kürthy is accepting of aging but disagrees with the notion that feeling young is something to aspire to. She enjoys seeing herself grow older, embracing the changes in her body and mind. "I'm 55, and I don't feel like I did when I was 30. If I did, I would have wasted 25 years of my life," she explains.
Despite the criticism, von Kürthy remains optimistic about sparking a dialogue around menopause. Her book, which has garnered international attention, has led to conversations about the issue in Hamburg, Germany. The German Press Agency reports that von Kürthy's campaign has "sparked a much-needed conversation about menopause and the need for more education for both doctors and women."
Although von Kürthy's specific campaign hasn't been documented, the broader context of menopause awareness and education is gaining momentum. The Australian Government is investing in a national campaign to increase awareness of menopause symptoms and management options. Similarly, there's a growing push for health professionals to receive more training on menopause and perimenopause. Furthermore, documentaries like "The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause" aim to break the stigma around menopause, providing women with more informed health decisions.
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- Ildikó von Kürthy is a bestselling author known for her literary and journalistic work, including her first novel, "Moonlight Tariff," which she published 25 years ago. Her campaign, as mentioned in the sources, doesn't specifically focus on menopause.
- The broader context of menopause awareness and education is gaining momentum. The Australian Government is investing in a national campaign to increase awareness of menopause symptoms and management options. There's a growing push for health professionals to receive more training on menopause and perimenopause. Furthermore, documentaries like "The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause" aim to break the stigma around menopause, providing women with more informed health decisions.
