Blood The science, medicine and mythology of menstruation, The Vagina Bible, The Menopause Manifesto 3 Book Set

This three-book collection by Jennifer Gunter brings together a wide-ranging look at menstruation, vaginal health and menopause, with an emphasis on evidence-based information and myth-busting. Across the set, Gunter addresses common misunderstandings, misinformation and cultural discomfort around women’s bodies, presenting science-led explanations alongside practical discussion of health concerns.

Including Blood: The Science, Medicine and Mythology of Menstruation, The Vagina Bible and The Menopause Manifesto, the set explores questions people often struggle to find clear answers to, from what happens during menstruation to how to separate facts from fiction in an age of clickbait and pseudoscience. It also considers how gaps in education and research can leave individuals unsure what is typical, what may be concerning and when to seek care.

Included titles

• Blood: The Science, Medicine and Mythology of Menstruation
• The Vagina Bible
• The Menopause Manifesto

Synopses

Blood: The Science, Medicine and Mythology of Menstruation

A science-focused guide to menstruation that challenges myths and fearmongering while addressing why reliable information can be difficult to find. It discusses what is typical, what may be concerning and when to seek care, and covers topics including stress and health effects on the cycle, menstrual migraines, PMS, PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis and treatments, and the endometrium’s connection to the immune system.

The book also looks at cultural perceptions of menstruation, menstruation and trans and non-binary experiences, menstrual products and toxic shock syndrome, and the risks and benefits of hysterectomies.

The Vagina Bible

A response to confusing and contradictory misinformation about women’s health, with a focus on separating fact from fiction. It addresses reproductive health, the impact of antibiotics and probiotics, and examines trends such as vaginal steaming, vaginal marijuana products and jade eggs.

The Menopause Manifesto

An exploration of menopause that counters myths and misunderstandings with science, historical perspective and expert advice. It highlights the unpredictability of menopause and considers how misinformation, limited research and shame around women’s bodies can affect expectations during the menopause transition and beyond.