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“This word, hysteria, contains all the judgements and assumptions about female bodies that have existed for thousands of years.” Published in 2024, it‘s a good primer of gynecological health. The book covers basics to more complex concerns. The continued frustration that women‘s health concerns are still not taken seriously by some doctors. Women are still denied bodily autonomy & decisions regarding their gynecological health. Research is still

I wish there were more books like this, as well as more funding for researching regarding the bodies of people with vulvas. This book was informative but also casual, and I liked the inclusive language that was used (something I still struggle with, help). I think if I'd had this book when I was younger, it would have been a huge help and relief. I still appreciate it today though, because there's a lot I still don't know

So, why aren‘t we learning this stuff in school?? It‘s embarrassing how much I did not know, and for that I am glad I read this.

I haven‘t had a chance to read everything here but really appreciate Dr Tang‘s inclusive and clear approach. The third section tackles treatments including birth control and abortion. And hope her message spreads as far and wide as possible: it‘s NOT hysteria!

A thorough explanation of everything you never knew you needed to know about gynecological health.

Wow! There‘s a part of me that‘s embarrassed about everything I didn‘t know in this book, but more of me is angry. For most of my life I thought debilitating pain & long heavy periods was all normal. It was nearly 20 years with a period before a doctor took me seriously.

I should have known better. I should have been taught better. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕