Sexual & Reproductive Health

From the science behind your cycle to practical advice for managing symptoms and problems, renowned endocrinologist Dr Mary Ryan covers it all: what a healthy period looks like, how hormones affect your body and mind, and why nutrition, exercise and stress matter. She tackles problems like endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS and PMS, as well as fertility, mood and the transition to perimenopause.

An indispensable guide to fertility, covering everything you need to know to optimize your hormones, get pregnant, and take charge of your reproductive health. Most of us are taught there’s nothing we can do to improve our fertility. It’s simply a matter of luck—and some of us are luckier...

Why are so many women told that their labour must be started artificially? And what does the evidence actually say about waiting for labour to begin in its own time? In 'In Your Own Time', midwife, researcher, and author Dr Sara Wickham explores one of the most important – and increasingly common – interventions in modern maternity care: the induction of labour. Drawing on decades of experience in midwifery, research, and education, Dr Wickham examines the evidence behind due dates, induction policies and the management of late pregnancy.

For expecting and new parents, too often the care is so focused on a healthy baby that the mother’s physical and mental needs are overlooked. Mothers face intense pressure to have the perfect birth plan, breastfeed with ease, and immediately bond with their baby. Unfortunately, these expectations can lead to anxiety, depression, and overwhelm. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Pregnancy is magical, messy, and sometimes downright overwhelming—especially if it’s your first time. If you’ve ever Googled “Is it normal to feel like an alien is hijacking my body?” at 2 a.m., this book is for you.

To understand my current situation, it's helpful to reflect on past experiences. Understanding history is beneficial in all aspects of life. Having struggled with my weight for much of my life, I've chosen to examine my past to understand my present circumstances.

A combination of ancient wisdom and modern knowledge has provided a major breakthrough solution to holistically rehabilitate sexual power and competency in men.

They call it "the easy way out." You know it’s anything but. Have you found yourself staring at your C-section scar, feeling a mix of gratitude for your baby and a strange, lingering sense of disconnect from your own body? Are you terrified of that first sneeze, struggling to get out of bed, or feeling guilty because your birth didn't go "according to plan"? You aren't just recovering from a procedure; you are healing from a battle. General postpartum guides often gloss over the reality of major abdominal surgery. They tell you to "rest," but they don't tell you how to move without pain.

This book offers a groundbreaking exploration of women's health through a feminist lens, challenging the status quo for both clinicians and medical providers, highlighting the critical need for a more inclusive and empathetic approach to clinical practice and mental health research. Addressing a...

La aventura de tener un hijo y criarlo despierta emociones profundas, pero también dudas constantes. ¿Lo estamos haciendo bien? En un mar de consejos contradictorios, mitos y modelos ideales, muchas familias sienten que la crianza se vive con demasiada presión. Criar con calma propone un...