A review by kamrynkoble
It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told) by Karen Tang

informative medium-paced

3.5

3.5. This is a good primer for a wide variety of women’s health issues. It’s just that—a primer. It’s concise, easy to understand, and informative, at a basic level. Every section that pertained to me, I’d found deeper information or suggestions on the internet. I’d describe this as a very wide, but shallow pool. 

I’m also not a huge fan of extremely inclusive language (people with uteruses, pregnant people) when it’s specifically female health issues. I could’ve done with an explanation in the intro like it had, but then “women” after that. I know all the reasons gender inclusive language is important, so no need to inform me—but if that bothers you, this one will be bothersome. I do appreciate the acknowledgment of trans, nonbinary, and intersex people and their health, even though I still would’ve personally preferred more woman-centered language. 

Overall, I do appreciate this book and am thankful I read it. If you don’t even know where to start with questions about your body, this would be an insightful place to start to prompt deeper learning and understanding.
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