'A guide to counteract medical misogyny' New Scientist 'The world's most famous - and outspoken - gynaecologist' Guardian In The Menopause Manifesto internationally renowned, New York Times bestselling author Dr Jen Gunter brings you empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective and expert advice. The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women's bodies, and it's no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond. Menopause is not a disease - it's a planned change, like puberty. And just like puberty, we should be educated on what's to come years in advance, rather than the current practice of leaving people on their own with bothersome symptoms and too much conflicting information. Knowing what is happening, why and what to do about it is both empowering and reassuring. Frank and funny, Dr Jen debunks misogynistic attitudes and challenges the over-mystification of menopause to reveal everything you really need to know about: * Perimenopause * Hot flashes * Sleep disruption * Sex and libido * Depression and mood changes * Skin and hair issues * Outdated therapies * Breast health * Weight and muscle mass * Health maintenance screening * And much more Filled with practical, reassuring information, this essential guide will revolutionise how women experience menopause - including how their lives can be even better for it!

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Menopause is a transition from one biological phase of ovarian function to another, but it is shrouded in secrecy. It is no more a disease than being a man is a disease. #2 The menopause is the period of time leading up to the final menstrual period, which marks menopause. It is when there are no more follicles in the ovaries capable of ovulating, meaning there are no more eggs. #3 The treatment of menopause is also lacking in knowledge among women. They are often dismissed as being fabricated, unimportant, or just part of being a woman. #4 Menopause is the period in which a woman’s body goes through a series of hormonal fluctuations that can cause a variety of symptoms. It’s important for women to know all their options so they can choose if they want treatment or not.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 Menopause is a transition from one biological phase of ovarian function to another, but it is shrouded in secrecy. It is no more a disease than being a man is a disease. #2 The menopause is the period of time leading up to the final menstrual period, which marks menopause. It is when there are no more follicles in the ovaries capable of ovulating, meaning there are no more eggs. #3 The treatment of menopause is also lacking in knowledge among women. They are often dismissed as being fabricated, unimportant, or just part of being a woman. #4 Menopause is the period in which a woman’s body goes through a series of hormonal fluctuations that can cause a variety of symptoms. It’s important for women to know all their options so they can choose if they want treatment or not.

Welcome to the Reproductive Health Club Magazine! Your Gateway to Comprehensive Insights and Community Connection. Are you ready to embark on a holistic journey through the world of reproductive health? Look no further than the Reproductive Health Club Magazine, where we go beyond the clinical studies to create a vibrant tapestry of knowledge and connection. Expert-Curated Content: Dive into the latest updates on IVF and reproductive treatments with our team of experts. We bring you up-to-date information, breaking down complex topics into digestible insights to empower both professionals and enthusiasts in the field. Sector-Specific Books, TV, and Cinema: Explore a curated selection of sector-specific books that go beyond clinical studies, enhancing your understanding of the broader landscape. Delve into captivating TV series and films that shed light on the human side of reproductive health. Blogs and Country Regulations: In our second issue, we take you on a journey into the blogosphere, unraveling unique perspectives and stories. Explore the intricate web of country-specific regulations in the world of IVF and reproductive health, ensuring you stay informed and compliant. Country-Specific Regulations and Legislation: Our magazine is a platform for in-depth explorations into the diverse landscape of country-specific regulations and legislation on IVF and reproductive health. We collaborate with experts to provide comprehensive insights that transcend borders. A Diverse Community of Contributors: Join a community where expertise extends beyond the traditional medical realm. Engage with architects designing IVF clinics, online training organizers, bloggers, marketers, and psychologists supporting patients. Our magazine is a melting pot of professionals, creating a unique space for interdisciplinary collaboration. Distinctive Feature: What sets us apart? We embrace the diversity of voices and professions within the reproductive health sphere. It's not just about medical professionals; it's about architects, educators, bloggers, marketers, and more, all converging to enrich the conversation. Subscribe to the Reproductive Health Club Magazine and become part of a dynamic community where knowledge meets collaboration, and understanding extends beyond the clinical to the holistic. Elevate your journey in reproductive health with us!

THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING RESOURCE EVERY WOMAN NEEDS AND DESERVES Many women aren’t enjoying womanhood — they’re tolerating it and don’t realize how much healthier and happier they could be. For those women — in fact, for all women — superstar ob-gyn Dr. Nita Landry presents the best wellness guide to come along in decades. With a winning combination of straight talk and science savvy, Dr. Nita’s frank, health-forward book will empower you to: • ditch fundamental misunderstandings about female anatomy and enjoy a healthy, happy sex life • find the right doctor and ask the right questions • stay on top of breast and gynecological cancer screening and prevention • deal with reproductive concerns • clear confusion about period problems, sexually transmitted infections, orgasms, and hush-hush female issues like leaky bladders With Dr. Nita’s expertise and guidance, you’ll discover better sex, better health, and a better you.

Guidance. Reassurance. Science. Stories. Practical tools. Support. Has this middle part of life left you wondering: Is this . . . it? I thought it would get easier. I thought I'd have more figured out by now. Something is wrong, and I just can't put my finger on it. Is it my thyroid? Perimenopause? Or is this just what midlife feels like? Dr. Mikala Albertson draws on her eighteen years in evidence-based clinical practice as well as her own personal experience to offer real stories and current medical information on a wide range of topics common to women in their later thirties, forties, fifties, and beyond. Full of practical tools to empower you to care for and find healing in the body you actually have in this life you are actually living, Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife digs deep into: · Preventive health and well-being specific to YOU and your unique parameters · Perimenopause, mood disorders, and body image (as well as the harmful effects of cultural and societal expectations) · Co-occurring life stressors like relationship issues, caregiver expectations, and shifting work/motherhood roles · Support systems, purpose, and healing in your one precious, beautiful life Life is hard--and today you may feel weary--but there are steps you can take toward health, growth, and healing while discovering along the way: There is beauty here, too.

An indispensable primer on menopause that reads like advice from a close friend, co-written by a medical doctor and expert in women’s health. It’s one of the most important, least discussed events that happens for half the population. It’s a physiological and psychosocial event, a cultural construct, and a deeply personal experience all woven together in a jumbled knot. It’s menopause. But why is there so much mystery surrounding the topic? This accessible and to-the-point guide makes the entire landscape of menopause—not just the physiology—more transparent. If what you need is a level-headed friend to help walk you through the litany of fears to face, questions to ask, and practical decisions to make throughout your transition, this guidebook offers no-nonsense, straightforward, medically backed information about what to expect and what you can do about it. It offers: A refresher course on reproductive system anatomy, life cycle, and physiology—what are hormones, and how do they influence my body? Information on how to recognize and what to do about common symptoms—when should I see a health practitioner and how do I talk to them? Context for the history of menopause medically and culturally—what do scientists actually know and what are the major myths? Advice on how to get ready, notice changes, and call in support—what is available to try in terms of products, tools, medications, holistic support, or self-care practices?

More than half the population will experience menopause; it is time for the law to acknowledge it. Menopause is a stage of life that half the population will inevitably experience. But it remains one of the last great taboo topics for discussion, even among close friends and family members. Silence and stigmas around many aspects of reproductive health—from menstruation to infertility to miscarriage to abortion—have historically created the conditions in which bias and discrimination can flourish. Menopause exemplifies that phenomenon, and in Hot Flash, authors Emily Gold Waldman, Bridget Crawford, and Naomi Cahn set out to replace the silence surrounding menopause with a deeper understanding. Hot Flash explores the culturally specific stereotypes that surround menopause as well as how menopause is treated in law and medicine. The book contextualizes menopause as one of several stages in a person's reproductive life. Taking U.S. law regarding pregnancy and breastfeeding as an entry point, the authors suggest changes in existing legislation and workplace policies that would incorporate menopause as well. More broadly, they push us to imagine how law can support a more equitable future. A broader framework further enables the authors to explore menopause discrimination as it is experienced by trans men and gender nonbinary people. They ultimately make the case for a new wave of intersectional feminism that encompasses gender, disability, age, and race.

In Is it me or it hot in here? Jenni Murray, one of Britain's most popular journalists and broadcasters, addresses the menopause. She looks at what the menopause is - its symptoms and how it affects overall health. She also looks at the psychological and social implications. There is an overview of the latest research on HRT - its benefits and drawbacks - and the new work which is being done on various 'alternative' therapies. She includes discussions on sex life, social life, face-lifts (or otherwise), exercise (or otherwise), keeping your figure and discovering one's place in life as a middle aged woman in a feminist era. The section on rethinking the menopause looks at changing attitudes and how to cope with post-menopausal life, offering a new agenda for post-menopausal women. Throughout, the tone is inquiring but accessible, making it one of the most appealing books on the menopause written to date.

This book explores how women make meaning at various health flashpoints in their lives, overcoming fear, anxiety, and anger to draw upon self-advocacy, research, and crucial decision-making. Combining focus group research, content analysis, autoethnography, and textual inquiry, the book argues that the making and remaking of what we call “patient epistemologies” is a continual process wherein a health flashpoint—sometimes a new diagnosis, sometimes a reoccurrence or worsening of an existing condition or the progression of a natural process—can cause an individual to be thrust into a discourse community that was not of their own choosing. This study will interest students and scholars of health communication, rhetoric of health and medicine, women’s studies, public health, healthcare policy, philosophy of medicine, medical sociology, and medical humanities.