Books About Women’s Health

This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men — and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize stress, manage emotions, and live a more joyful life. With the help of eye-opening science, prescriptive advice, and helpful worksheets and exercises, all women will find something transformative in these pages — and will be empowered to create positive change.

Filling a gaping hole in menopause care, everything a woman needs to know to thrive during her hormonal transition and beyond, as well as the tools to help her take charge of her health at this pivotal life stage — by the bestselling author of The Galveston Diet. Arming women with the power to secure vibrant health and well-being for the rest of their lives, The New Menopause is sure to become the bible of midlife wellness for present and future generations.

A trailblazing, conversation-starting history of women’s health — from the earliest medical ideas about women’s illnesses to hormones and autoimmune diseases — brought together in a fascinating sweeping narrative.

Menopause is not just about hot flashes, and it isn’t something to “sail through” or pretend it isn’t happening. Featuring the latest research and backed up by informative infographics and illustrations, The Science of Menopause tells you everything you need to know about menopause, the symptoms to watch out for, and the treatments that may be able to help.

The New York Times bestselling author of The XX Brain shows women how to navigate menopause successfully and come out the other side with an even better brain.

A patient-proven eating and lifestyle program to balance nutrition, help manage middle age weight “creep,” and reduce uncomfortable symptoms during menopause and perimenopause — including more than 40 delicious recipes and 6 weeks of meal plans — tailored to women in midlife.

A comprehensive, one-of-a-kind, evidence-based handbook to support postpartum healing and recovery. Your Postpartum Body was written with expertise by a pelvic floor physical therapist who’ll empower you so that you can feel like yourself again — physically and mentally. You now hold the tools and techniques you need to heal and nourish your body and mind.

The founder of the first female-focused recovery program offers a groundbreaking look at alcohol and a radical new path to sobriety. Written in a relatable voice that is honest and witty, Quit Like a Woman is at once a groundbreaking look at drinking culture and a road map to cutting out alcohol in order to live our best lives without the crutch of intoxication. You will never look at drinking the same way again.

A myth-busting, eye-opening landmark account of how humans evolved, offering a paradigm shift in our thinking about what the female body is, how it came to be, and how this evolution still shapes all our lives today.

An urgent investigation into the experience of seeking an abortion after the fall of Roe v. Wade, and the life-threatening consequences of being denied reproductive freedom. “Indispensable … An impeccably researched, clearheaded and frankly terrifying assessment of just how grave the situation in post-Roe America is … Whatever your gender, race, religious background or political preferences, Luthra’s Undue Burden should be on your required reading list” (San Francisco Chronicle).

Learn how to navigate your life with endometriosis in this essential and hopeful guide — including tools and strategies to gain a deeper understanding of your body and manage chronic pain through diet, movement, stress management, and more.