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Blood : the science, medicine, and mythology of menstruation / Dr. Jen Gunter, MD.
Most of us know about as much about how the uterus and ovaries function as we do about how the liver works. Add in societal shame around the menstrual cycle, and it's not surprising that misinformation is widespread. But, as women's health advocate and trusted OB-GYN Dr. Jen Gunter writes, "you don't have to think about your liver 5 days a month for 30 years, so I'd argue people should know more about the uterus." Enter Blood, the galvanizing new book dispels the shame, mythology, and misinformation around menstruation with scientific facts, medical expertise, and a fierce feminist perspective. Surprising, funny, and fact-filled, Blood is an essential and empowering resource from the doctor who, in the words of Dr. Lori Brotto, Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health, "takes the mystery out of women's health and replaces it with evidence-informed concrete recommendations."
Record details
- ISBN: 9780735280823 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: xiv, 462 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Toronto, ON : Random House Canada, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Part 1. The menstrual cycle, a primer -- Why menstruation? -- Menstrual cycle 101 -- The brain-brain-ovary connection -- The basics of bleeding -- Reproductive hormones : a handbook -- Menarche : journey to the first period -- Menopause : the afterparty -- Part 2. Common concerns and menstrual maintenance -- The pelvic exam -- Premenstrual symptoms : pMS, PMDD, and breast pain -- Beyond the uterus : hormones and your health -- Menstrual tracking -- The history and safety of menstrual products -- Modern menstrual products -- Menstrual product myths -- Part 3. Bleeding and pain -- A primer on abnormal bleeding -- Heavy periods -- Bleeding bingo : when they stop, when they become irregular, and breakthrough bleeding -- Polycystic ovarian syndrome -- Painful periods -- Endometriosis -- Alternative therapies for menstrual pain -- Part 4. Contraception and abortion -- The history of hormonal contraception -- Estrogen-containing contraceptives : the modern pill, patch, and ring -- Progestin-only methods -- Emergency contraception -- The history of the intrauterine device -- The modern intrauterine device -- Abortion -- Surgical sterilization, barrier contraception, and fertility awareness methods -- Contraception potpourri. |
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| Subject: | Gynecology. Menstrual cycle. Menstruation. Women > Health and hygiene. |
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The galvanizing new book from Dr. Jen Gunter, #1 bestselling author of The Vagina Bible and The Menopause Manifesto, dispels the shame, mythology, and misinformation around menstruation with scientific facts, medical expertise, and a fierce feminist perspective.
Most of us know about as much about how the uterus and ovaries function as we do about how the liver works. Add in societal shame around the menstrual cycle and itâs not surprising that misinformation is widespread. But, as womenâs health advocate and trusted OB-GYN Dr. Jen Gunter writes, âyou donât have to think about your liver 5 days a month for 30 years, so Iâd argue people should know more about the uterus." Enter Blood. Â
In her new book, Dr. Gunter offers a clear, no-nonsense guide to reproductive anatomy and answers all the questions you never knew you had about menstrual bleedingâfor example, where does the blood come from? And where does it go if you miss a period? Why do we even menstruate in the first place? With her expertise and trademark wit, Dr. Gunter debunks myths and challenges patriarchal attitudes toward this natural bodily process, shedding light on:- The endometrium's fascinating connection to the immune system
- The brain-ovary connection
- Legitimate menstrual products, and the facts behind toxic shock syndrome
- Irregular, heavy, and breakthrough bleeding
- Period pain
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Hormonal contraception, menstrual tracking, and FAM (fertility awareness methods)
- Abortion as menstrual management
And much more. Surprising, funny, and fact-filled, Blood is an essential and empowering resource from the doctor who "takes the mystery out of womenâs health and replaces it with evidence-informed concrete recommendations." (Lori Brotto, Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health)
