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‘I have huge respect for Kate. A forensic journalist and menopause warrior.’ Davina McCall An eye-opening, no-holds-barred guide to the contraception written by campaigner, journalist and documentary-maker Kate Muir. Everything You Need to Know About the Pill (but were too afraid to ask) is the thinking woman’s guide to contraception, bringing you answers to all those questions that have been hidden behind a veneer of misplaced shame, bad science and centuries of patriarchy. · What’s happening to my body – and my mind? · How do I look after my body and brain when my hormones fluctuate? Muir draws on interviews with the leading medical experts in the field, interlaced with her own tumultuous journey with different types of contraception and the personal stories of women from all walks of life, sharing their varied experiences and hard-earned wisdom. Muir also questions why the current medical establishment is getting contraception so wrong, as she debunks the myths and exposes the sloppy science and hysterical headlines that have had a negative impact on women’s health for the last twenty years. With the help of a panel of doctors, scientists and health experts, Muir unpacks the science behind the pill and other methods of contraception, and takes a close look at the different options available. What she discovers is that both symptoms and treatment are far more extensive and diverse than we might expect. This ground-breaking guide is a social, cultural and scientific exploration into a criminally overlooked and under-discussed part of women''s lives. And it is a manifesto for change, calling for equality in healthcare and an entirely new approach to women’s health.
