An In-Depth Look at Mandy Mangler's Groundbreaking Big Book of Women's Health

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23.10.2024
Beitrag zu An In-Depth Look at Mandy Mangler's Groundbreaking <em>Big Book of Women's Health</em>

A Book to Guide Women Through Their Whole Lives – From the First Period to Menopause and Beyond

»A  book that FINALLY dispells the countless myths about the female body once and for all. It's 2024, and this book is long overdue.«
Alexandra Zykunov, author of the bestseller Wir sind doch alle längst gleichberechtigt!

Whether it's issues with your cycle, endometriosis, experiencing more pleasure during sex, finding the right method of contraception, or fertility issues – The Big Book of Women's Health by Prof. Mandy Mangler draws on the latest scientific findings to offer a comprehensive and accessible overview of all the major themes affecting women's health. This book will act as a lifelong companion for women and girls, guiding them through their first period, helping them to better understand their sexuality, and explaining in detail what to expect during pregnancy and during and after menopause. And it does all this from an unapologetically female perspective. 

This book, which is set to become required reading for anyone with a serious interest in women's health, dispells some of the popular myths and misconceptions about the female body. It helps women to make independent and informed decisions about their health and their bodies, and provides practical advice on how to talk to your own gynaecologist. Based on evidence and hard facts, the book sheds light on crucial topics such as contraception, menstruation disorders, coping with hot flashes during menopause, and treatment options for endometriosis, promoting a holistic view of women's health.  
 

A Look at the Contents

Our Bodies

What they can do, what they need, and what gives them pleasure
  • The anatomy of vulva and vagina
  • Enjoying a fulfilling sex life
  • The hymen myth: The history of an illusion
 

Issues & Phases

in our lives
  • Your cycle: It pays to know it well
  • Contraception: An unfairly shared burden
  • Fertility and Family Planning: Conceiving
  • Pregnancy: An utterly normal exception
  • Childbirth: An existential situation
  • The post-partum period: Arriving home and hormonal changes
  • Miscarriages
  • Deciding to terminate a pregnancy
  • Menopause and beyond · A powerful phase of life
 

Sickness & Health

Prevention, protection, and treatment
  • Healthy living · Especially for women
  • Fibroids, endometriosis, and other non-cancerous conditions
  • UTIs, fungal infections, and inflammation in the genital area: When our natural defences are compromised
  • Sexually transmitted diseases: Making a big comeback
  • Cancer: Finding a tailored treatment plan

Read the full Table of Contents (PDF) »

An Introduction and a Call to Arms

A Conservative Discipline

Gynaecology


Sometimes it’s tough having a female body – having a menstrual cycle, having periods and breasts. It can be a challenge to embody your sexuality from a female perspective, to get pregnant or try avoid getting pregnant, and to navigate your way through menopause. And it’s certainly no picnic being sick in a female body. Because often gaining a clear picture of the female body is obscured by outdated ideals, projections, and myths – and that is especially true of the field of medicine, where the male body is still viewed as the norm. Even the way we look at our bodies in the mirror is shaped by these ideas and conceptions, meaning they exert an influence on all aspects of our lives.

"Das große Gynbuch" von Prof. Dr. Mandy Mangler

"Das große Gynbuch" von Prof. Dr. Mandy Mangler

"Das große Gynbuch" von Prof. Dr. Mandy Mangler

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mandy Mangler studied medicine at the Free University of Berlin. From 2004 to 2016, she worked in the department of gynaecology and obstetrics at the Charité hospital in Berlin. From 2013 to 2014, she was head of the gynaecology department at Charité Mitte, making her the first and to date only woman to lead the gynaecology department of the Charité. Since 2016, she has been the Chief Physician for Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the Vivantes Auguste-Viktoria Clinic in Berlin, and since 2021, at the Vivantes Clinic Neukölln, a full-service hospital. Mandy Mangler is the chair of the Society for Gynaecology and Obstetrics Berlin and of the Berlin Chief Physicians of the BLFG e.V., the national association of head physicians in gynaecology and obstetrics. In early 2024 she became an executive member of the Berlin medical association Ärztekammer Berlin as an Executive Member.

YOUR CYCLE AND CONTRACEPTION

How does the menstrual cycle actually work and what are the different phases that make it up? What can you do to combat menstrual disorders and the symptoms of PMS? In clear language and with scientifically accurate illustrations, renowned gynaecologist Mandy Mangler helps women to better understand their cycles, providing them with knowledge they can use to alleviate symptoms and boost fertility.

The Big Book of Women’s Health also looks in detail at all the different forms of contraception that are available (and at some that are yet to hit the market), including non-hormonal methods. What are the side-effects of the pill? What are the pros and cons of hormonal and non-hormonal contraception methods like the copper IUD or the symptothermal method? Prof. Mangler walks women through the various options and helps them to find the method that best suits their body and lifestyle.

A LOOK INSIDE

Das große Gynbuch: Innenabbildung Zyklus und Verhütung

Das große Gynbuch: Innenabbildung Beispielseite Zyklus und Verhütung

FERTILITY AND PREGNANCY

Can I boost my fertility in order to fall pregnant more quickly? How do I cope with the frustration of having difficulty conceiving? What do you need to abstain from while pregnant – and what things can you continue to enjoy with a clear conscience? What can you do to combat morning sickness? And when the time comes: What can you do to prepare yourself for childbirth – and how do you overcome the fears associated with it?

Mandy Mangler is the ideal person to guide women through all these questions, from fertility treatment to the post-partum period. She covers every phase in the process and also discusses how to deal with different setbacks and challenges.

Das große Gynbuch: Innenabbildung Beispielseite Kinderwunsch

Das große Gynbuch: Innenabbildung Beispielseite Geburt

MENOPAUSE

What is menopause, and at what age does it begin? What are the first signs of perimenopause, letting you know that the change is coming? In her book, Prof. Mandy Mangler provides detailed answers to these questions and many more. She describes the typical symptoms, such as hot flashes, sleep problems, mood swings, and weight gain, and explains what women can do to combat them.

The Big Book of Women’s Health offers invaluable advice on coping with the various phases of menopause and on life after the change, describing the physical and hormonal transformations that take place during this process. Prof. Mangler also makes a passionate plea for viewing menopause as the beginning of a new, powerful phase of life, and for doing away with the negative connotations associated with this part of women’s lives.

The book is packed with practical tips for alleviating symptoms and explains how women can improve their health during menopause, and how they can prepare themselves for the changes that await them.

A LOOK INSIDE

Das große Gynbuch: Innenabbildung Beispielseite Wechseljahre

Das große Gynbuch: Innenabbildung Beispielseite Menopause

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Zuletzt aktualisiert am 23.10.2024