Blood : the science, medicine, and mythology of menstruation / Dr. Jen Gunter
The New York Times best-selling author of The Vagina Bible offers empowering, period-positive, no-nonsense facts about the science, medicine and myths surrounding menstruation.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780806540689
- ISBN: 0806540680
- Physical Description: xiv, 462 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Citadel Press Books, Kensington Publishing Corp., [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 425-451) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Part I. 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 II. 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 III. Bleeding and pain -- A primer on abnormal bleeding ; Heavy periods ; Bleeding bingo: When periods stop, when they become irregular, and breakthrough bleeding ; Polycystic ovarian syndrome ; Painful periods ; Endometriosis ; Alternative therapies for menstrual pain ; Part IV. 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: | Women > Health and hygiene > Popular works. Menstrual cycle > Popular works. Menstruation > Popular works. Menstruation > Social aspects. Menstruation > Folklore. Menstruation. |
Genre: | Informational works. |
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- 16 of 22 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Brown Library System.
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George H. & Laura E. Brown Library | 612.662 Gun (Text) | 30308101340173 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
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