What the female body does so exceptionally, and how there is much more to it than we suspect.
WIR SUPERHELDINNEN
(We Superheroines)
by Dorothee Biener
Penguin Germany, March 2025
Gynecologist Dr. Dorothee Biener is always surprised at how little most women, young and old, know about their bodies. Yet every woman’s body is a true marvel!
In her book, she describes just how the female body operates and what extraordinary powers it has. This includes in short, all of fascinating and unexpected things that makes women superheroes and each woman so special. The author also explains what is important at every age and what women should definitely be aware of according to their stage of life. She also focuses on female diseases – how to identify them and what can be done to prevent them – as well as explaining and dispelling the many myths still out there.
Female sexuality is just as much a topic as are interesting cases from the gynecologist’s practice. In an entertaining, accessible and trustworthy way, Dorothee Biener offers deep and comprehensive insights into the miracle of the female body and everything you need to know about it, as well as a guide to a healthy, happy, and mindful life along with it.
• Amazing facts, debunked myths, and fascinating cases from a gynecologist’s practice
Dorothee Biener holds a degree in biology and a doctorate in gynecology. She has worked for many years in gynecology in hospitals and practices, and has been conducting research into breast cancer and gene distribution in the cell nucleus. While her scientific mind is dedicated to research into the fantastic female body, her heart belongs to her patients and anyone else who wants to explore the marvelous topic of womanhood. WIR SUPERHELDINNEN is her first non-fiction book.
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