Contraception potpourri. Menstrual cycle 101 -- The brain-brain-ovary connection -- The basics of menstrual bleeding -- Reproductive hormones: a handbook -- Menarche: journey to the first period -- Menopause: the afterparty -- The pelvic exam -- Premenstrual symptoms: PMS, PMDD, and breast pain -- Beyond the uterus: hormones and you -- Menstrual tracking -- The history and safety of menstrual products -- Modern menstrual products -- Menstrual product myths -- 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 -- 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 -- Abortion -- Surgical sterilization, barrier contraception, and fertility awareness methods -- Contraception potpourri.
Summary:
"Get empowering, period-positive, no-nonsense facts about the science, medicine, and myths surrounding menstruation from Dr. Jen Gunter"-- Provided by publisher.
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