Unwell Women: A Journey Through Medicine and Myth in a Man-Made World

Medicine has a troubling history of demonizing and demeaning women's bodies, but women have challenged medical orthodoxy and rewritten medical misogyny. Elinor Cleghorn's book "Unwell Women" explores the roots of this misunderstanding, mystification, and misdiagnosis, from ancient Greece to today's shifting understanding of hormones, menstruation, and menopause. It is a powerful and timely expose of the medical world and woman's place within it.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Medicine bears the weight of a troubling past, a legacy of demeaning and demonization of women's bodies that has spanned centuries. We have feared them, felt ashamed of them, and been subjected to humiliation. Yet, as doctors, researchers, activists, and most importantly, patients, women have consistently challenged the prevailing medical orthodoxy. Throughout history, and even today, women's resistance, strength, and unwavering courage have been instrumental in rewriting the narrative of medicine.

In her groundbreaking work, Elinor Cleghorn delves into the origins of the persistent misunderstanding, mystification, and misdiagnosis of women's bodies, illnesses, and pain. From the ancient concept of the wandering womb in Greece to the evolving understanding of hormones, menstruation, and menopause, Unwell Women tells the revolutionary story of women who have endured suffering, challenged medical misogyny, and rewritten the rules of the medical establishment. Drawing on her personal experience as an unwell woman, Cleghorn offers a powerful and timely exploration of the medical world and the place of women within it.

This book is a testament to the resilience and determination of women who have fought against the systemic injustices perpetuated by medicine. It serves as a call to action for all who seek to improve the health and well-being of women, recognizing the importance of dismantling the barriers that have hindered progress for so long. By embracing the stories of these remarkable women, we can inspire a new era of empathy, understanding, and gender equality in healthcare.

Weight: 395g
Dimension: 195 x 51 x 3 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474616874