The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism
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Dr. Jen Gunter
Publisher: Random House Canada
Year: 2021
Format: Paperback
Size: 384 pages
ISBN: 9780735280786
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In her follow-up to the #1 bestseller The Vagina Bible, Dr. Jen Gunter, Canadian OB/GYN and the internet's most fearless advocate for women's health, brings us 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 diseaseāit'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.
In her follow-up to the #1 bestseller The Vagina Bible, Dr. Jen Gunter, Canadian OB/GYN and the internet's most fearless advocate for women's health, brings us 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 diseaseāit'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:
* PerimenopauseĀ
* 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!
* PerimenopauseĀ
* 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 tips, useful information and startling insights, this essential guide will revolutionize how women experience menopauseāand show them how their lives can be even better for it.
What People Are Saying
āDr. Gunter has done it again, but this time with a focus on mature women. The Menopause Manifesto is the definitive guide to navigating the menopause based on science, not fiction. Between The Vagina Bible and this book, Dr. Gunter takes the mystery out of womenās health and replaces it with evidence-informed concrete recommendations. Brava!ā Dr. Lori Brotto, Canada Research Chair in Womenās Sexual Health, Executive Director of the Womenās Health Research Institute, and author of Better Sex Through Mindfulness
āThe Menopause Manifesto gives women the playbook to follow when discussing these matters with their doctors. This, along with The Vagina Bible, deserve a prominent place on every womanās bookshelf. Doctors should also do themselves a favor and get their own copies.ā New York Journal of Books
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āThe wise and feisty Dr. Jen Gunter has ridden in (once again) on her white horse to save the day! Read this book immediately.ā New York Times bestseller Ayelet Waldman, author of A Really Good Day and Love & Treasure
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āAs a fellow Gynecologist, I am so appreciative of Dr. Gunter's work and how she has laid the groundwork for communicating no-nonsense, science-based, health education to our patients. She is changing the way we practice medicine and communicate with our patients and her books are leading the way to more informed and empowered generations.ā Dr. Danielle Jones (Mama Doctor Jones)
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āDr. Gunter has managed to write a book that's just as important for healthcare providers as it is for women themselves. Where was this kind of resource when I did my medical training?! This is the new āitā book for women who want to prepare for or understand what menopause is (and isnāt).ā Dr. Jennifer Lincoln
āThe Menopause Manifesto gives women the playbook to follow when discussing these matters with their doctors. This, along with The Vagina Bible, deserve a prominent place on every womanās bookshelf. Doctors should also do themselves a favor and get their own copies.ā New York Journal of Books
Ā
āThe wise and feisty Dr. Jen Gunter has ridden in (once again) on her white horse to save the day! Read this book immediately.ā New York Times bestseller Ayelet Waldman, author of A Really Good Day and Love & Treasure
Ā
āAs a fellow Gynecologist, I am so appreciative of Dr. Gunter's work and how she has laid the groundwork for communicating no-nonsense, science-based, health education to our patients. She is changing the way we practice medicine and communicate with our patients and her books are leading the way to more informed and empowered generations.ā Dr. Danielle Jones (Mama Doctor Jones)
Ā
āDr. Gunter has managed to write a book that's just as important for healthcare providers as it is for women themselves. Where was this kind of resource when I did my medical training?! This is the new āitā book for women who want to prepare for or understand what menopause is (and isnāt).ā Dr. Jennifer Lincoln
About the Author
Dr. Jen Gunter is board certified in OB/GYN and pain medicine. She writes about the intersection of women's health, sex, science, and pop culture for the New York Times. She has been called a fierce advocate for women's health, Twitter's gynecologist, and "strangely confident" by GOOP.com. She believes an empowered patient requires facts and she is here to fix the medical Internet and smash the patriarchy.
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