Blood

The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation by Jen Gunter

Review 2 of 2024

Experienced OB/GYN, Dr. Jen Gunter provides a comprehensive exploration of all things related to menstruation in Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation. This book is not just a great reference for a variety of health information; it’s also an eye-opening exploration of the medical history of female anatomy. At over 17 hours of audio, this isn’t a casual listen; instead it provides insight into a wide array of topics including hormones, contraception, and medical conditions. Dr. Gunter does an especially good job explaining how treatments, supplements, hormones, and other interventions affect menstruation and how menstruation impacts other bodily functions. I would recommend this to anyone who menstruates and/or would like to understand more about what, how, and why the body does what it does. 

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for this ALC!

Categories: Nonfiction, Science, Medical

Content Warning: Infertility, Sexism, Blood, Medical trauma, Chronic illness, Racism