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Author:

Gunter, Jen, author.

Title:

Blood : the science, medicine, and mythology of menstruation / Dr. Jen Gunter.

Publisher:

Citadel PressKensington Publishing Corp.,

Copyright Date:

2024

Description:

xiv, 462 pages ; 24 cm

Subject:

Menstrual cycle.
Menstruation.
Women--Health and hygiene.
Informational works.

Other Authors:

Kensington Publishing Corp., publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

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.

ISBN:

0806540680
9780806540689

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1416852906

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