As Editor-in-Chief of Top Santé (UK’s leading women’s health magazine since 1993), Katy Sunnassee specializes in translating complex hormonal science into actionable lifestyle strategies. Her work focuses on three pillars:
Successful pitches should:
"Midlife health isn’t about fighting aging – it’s about mastering your new biological reality." – Sunnassee’s editorial philosophy
Recent Recognition: 2024 Women’s Health Leadership Award (UK Medical Journalists’ Association) for advancing conversations about late-diagnosed ADHD in perimenopause.
Katy Sunnassee has redefined health journalism for women over 40 during her eight-year tenure as Editor-in-Chief of Top Santé, the UK’s leading women’s health magazine. Her work blends medical expertise with intimate first-person storytelling, creating a unique bridge between clinical research and lived experience.
This 2,800-word investigative personal essay details Sunnassee’s experience discovering and treating a Bartholin’s cyst, combining gynecological insights with raw emotional reflection. The piece stands out for its unflinching examination of how midlife hormonal changes impact intimate health, featuring interviews with two NHS specialists about underdiscussed menopausal symptoms. Reader response metrics showed a 300% increase in clinic inquiries about cyst treatment post-publication.
In this seasonal analysis, Sunnassee deconstructs the neurochemistry of sugar cravings through the lens of perimenopausal metabolic shifts. The article’s innovation lies in its juxtaposition of peer-reviewed studies about dopamine response with diary-style entries tracking her own relapse into sugar dependence. Nutritionists praised its evidence-based approach to breaking addictive eating patterns during hormonal transitions.
Her Substack platform extends Top Santé’s editorial vision into long-form explorations of ADHD diagnosis in perimenopause and the dermatological impacts of declining estrogen levels. The June 2024 post "Estrogen’s Exit: Why Your Skin Betrays You at 45" sparked industry discussions about normalizing prescription retinoids for menopausal women.
Sunnassee prioritizes solutions addressing specific physiological changes in women over 40. A successful pitch about collagen supplements would need to explain exactly how molecular weights impact absorption in estrogen-depleted tissue, referencing studies like those cited in her Bartholin’s cyst piece [1][8]. Vague claims about "anti-aging benefits" will be rejected.
Her work demonstrates that 68% of engaged readers prefer case studies interwoven with research data [5][6]. When pitching a new hormone therapy, include both trial results and anonymized patient journeys showing quality-of-life improvements beyond symptom reduction.
Articles like her Substack investigation into ADHD diagnostic criteria for middle-aged women [6] reveal a preference for systemic critiques. Pitches about medical devices should address historical design flaws in women’s health tech and include engineer interviews about inclusive redesigns.
The viral success of her Bartholin’s cyst article [8] (shared 42K times) proves audiences crave frank discussions. Products addressing vaginal atrophy or urinary incontinence must be pitched with language mirroring Sunnassee’s direct yet clinical tone – no euphemisms.
Her Christmas sugar addiction analysis [9] effectively translated complex insulin resistance studies into practical holiday survival tips. Supplement pitches need 3-5 actionable strategies for implementing medical advice in real-world scenarios.
"Katy’s work makes the personal physiological political. She’s created a new template for menopausal health reporting." – Dr. Louise Newson, Balance Menopause App Clinical Lead
2024 Women’s Health Leadership Award
The UK Medical Journalists’ Association recognized Sunnassee’s Substack series for destigmatizing late-in-life ADHD diagnoses through rigorous analysis of 23 peer-reviewed studies and 18 patient interviews. Judges noted her unique ability to make neurochemical research accessible without oversimplification.
2023 Editorial Excellence in Health Communication
Awarded by the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine for her 12-month "Midlife Metabolic Reset" series, which increased reader engagement with preventive health content by 140%. The series pioneered interactive elements like at-home cortisol test kits paired with expert analysis.
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