The menopause manifesto own your health with facts and feminism

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 dis...

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Main Author: Gunter, Jen (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York, NY : Citadel Press/Kensington Publishing Corp., [2021]
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Summary: 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. Filled with practical, reassuring information, this essential guide will revolutionize how women experience menopause--including how their lives can be even better for it!
Physical Description: xiii, 370 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 344-354) and index.
ISBN: 9780806540665
0806540664
Author Notes: Dr. Jen Gunter is an internationally bestselling author, obstetrician, and gynecologist with more than three decades of experience as a vulvar and vaginal diseases expert. Considered "the world's most famous--and outspoken--gynecologist" ( The Guardian ), her New York Times and USA Today bestselling books, The Vagina Bible and The Menopause Manifesto , have been translated into 21 languages. She is the host of Jensplaining , a CBC/Amazon Prime video series that highlights the impact of medical misinformation on women, and the recipient of the 2020 NAMS Media Award from The North American Menopause Society. Her 2020 TED Talk, "Why Can't We Talk About Periods?" received more than two million views in its first six months, leading to the launch of her popular podcast on the TED Audio Collective, "Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter." Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, she lives in Northern California and can be found online at DrJenGunter.com.