Blood : the science, medicine, and mythology of menstruation
Record details
- ISBN: 0806540680
- ISBN: 9780806540689
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Physical Description:
xiv, 462 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
print - Publisher: New York, NY : Citadel Press, Kensington Publishing Corp., [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 425-451) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Part 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Homer Public Library | 612.662 GUN (Text) | 000167952 | New Books | Checked out | 05/10/2024 |