Library Resources on Menstruation
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A BLESSING NOT A CURSE A mother-daughter guide to the transition from child to woman
MENS BEN
BENNETT, Jane
PMS : A GUIDE FOR YOUNG WOMEN
MENS BER
BERGER, Gilda
Written to enable young women to identify symptoms of PMT and seek early diagnosis and correct treatment.
85 p
1991
WHY SUFFER? : PERIODS AND THEIR PROBLEMS
MENS BIR
BIRKE, Lynda; Gardner, Katy
A comprehensive guide to menstruation and an examination of the treatments available when menstruation is a problem.
72 p
1984
BLOOD MAGIC : THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF MENSTRUATION
MENS BUC
BUCKLEY, Thomas; Gottlieb, Alma
The authors challenge the widespread image of a universal "menstrual taboo" as well as the common assumption of universal femal subordination that underlies it. Examining many diverse cultures, the book dramatically redefines the anthropological study of menstrual customs. It contributes important new material and perspectives to our understanding of comparative gender politics and symbolism.
326 p
1988
PROBLEM PERIODS Natural & Medical Solutions
MENS COO
COOKE, Kaz; TRICKEY, Ruth
PMS and period pains plus fibroids, dysfuntional uterine bleeding (DUB) and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) An updated edition of "Women's Trouble"
278 p
2002
ONCE A MONTH : THE ORIGINAL PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME HANDBOOK
MENS DAL
DALTON, Katharina
A thorough examination of premenstrual syndrome; symptoms and treatments
250 p
1990
COPING SUCCESSFULLY WITH PMS
MENS EVE
EVENNETT, Karen
Author explains why it happens and the different approaches that can be taken such as diet exercise, alternative therapies and medical help.
1995
PERIOD : ALL ABOUT MENSTRUATION FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN
MENS GAR
GARDNER-LOULAN, JoAnn; Lopez, Bonnie; Quackenbush, Marcia
A simple illustrated book showing the physical and emotional changes around menstruation in puberty
87 p
1990
PERIOD: ALL ABOUT MENSTRUATION FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN Updated for the '90s
MENS GAR
GARDNER-LOULAN, Joann, Bonnie Lopez, Marcia Quackenbush
All about menstruation for girls and women. Updated for the '90s. Periods are normal. Half the human race has them for most of their lives. Here is a book full of friendly information by people who know what it's like to start menstruating in a maths class, who didn't understand the diagrams in the tampons packet at first, who know how confusing your body can be and who have heaps of other useful information to share.
89 p
1992
THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
MENS GRI
GRIMWADE, Jennifer
The Body of Knowledge is an informative, reassuring and down to earth guide to the female cycle and menstruation. It explains how the cycle works, what can go wrong and why, what happens during puberty and menopause, and how menstruation affects our daily lives. Many of the conflicting myths, rituals and taboos surrounding women from around the world are discussed and dispelled.
372 p
1995
SELF HELP FOR PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME
MENS HAR
HARRISON, Michelle
A guide to the symptoms and treatments of PMS, looking at the broader personal and social aspects of PMS.
179 p
1985
YOU CAN BEAT PERIOD PAIN
MENS KEL
KELLY, Liz
A clear and practical book that presents accurate information in a simple, accurate and easily readable format on menstruation and its wide range of problems.
64 p
1992
YOU CAN BEAT PERIOD PAIN
MENS KEL
KELLY, Liz
You and your reproductive system, what's normal, what's not period pain: What can be done to help, alternative therapies, how to cope with PMS, endometriosis: causes and treatment, what to do about, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
64 p
1993
HER BLOOD IS GOLD
MENS OWE
OWEN, Lara
Reclaiming the power of menstruation. In the real world, women menstruate. In many times and in many cultures, menstruation has been seen as sacred and special, but today reverence has been replaced by silence, ignorance and PMT jokes. This book breaks the silence of our cultural taboo and shows women how to reclaim the positive power of the female cycle. Drawing on myth, tradition, and the personal stories of three women. Lara owen helps women turn pain, embarrassment, and self consciousness into creativity, self fulfilment, and healing for themselves, other women and the world.
187 p
1993
AM I A MONSTER OR IS THIS PMS?
MENS ROD
RODDON, Louise
Around 70% of women suffer from moodiness, bloated stomach, food cravings or other symptoms of pre-menstural syndrome. Yet research has shown that the simple techniques described in this book can remove the problem entirely. Concentrating on the natural approach to self-help, Louise Roddon shows the way through the baffling array of so-called miracle cure to the remedies that will really ease the angst of PMS.
151 p
1994
LIFE BLOOD : A NEW IMAGE FOR MENSTRUATION
MENS SHE
SHEFFIELD, Margaret
Simple text and colourful printed images explain the onset of menstruation.
1988
THE WISE WOUND : MENSTRUATION AND EVERYWOMAN
MENS SHU
SHUTTLE, Penelope; Redgrove, Peter
"...explores the historical and cultural legacy of this repression (surrounding menstruation), from its effects on the way medicine treats women to the displaced appearance of menstrual imagery at all levels of our culture".
365 p
1986
WOMEN, HORMONES & THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE: Herbal and medical solutions from adolescence to menopause
MENS TRI
TRICKEY, Ruth
A comprehensive and practical explanation of menstrual problems and their treatment, from adolescence to menopause.Offers a range of treatment options from orthodox medicine, surgery and natural remedies, from simple lifestyle changes to complex herbal prescriptions.
503 p
1998
