It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told)

I don’t know how to begin my review for my FAVORITE nonfiction writer and medical professional.Let me say, I’m not a huge book reader, I typically go for the audiobooks. Second, I DEFINITELY do not check a lot of medically-based books because I feel out of place and so many things go over my head!But… Dr. Karen Tang takes ALL of the advanced medical jargon/information, then makes it so incredibly easy to understand. She doesn’t water down anything, talk down to the reader, fear-mongers, or sells anything to you. She’s completely relatable (to all ages), and wants to arm the reader with REAL facts, with a demand they advocate for the best medical care/treatment.We should not have to bounce through so many physicians like we’ve done in the past, and neither should our children, younger family members, or friends. (Personally, I lost track of how many male physicians medically gaslit my symptoms, concerns, and my voice.)In this book, I learned infinitely MORE medical history in one tiny section (on how women were treated) THAN ANY documentary, school course, book, show, movie, etc. She was incredibly smart to put that in the beginning!! Puts everything in perspective. Wowza.As a first-gen American on one side, which also happens to be the maternal side, there were SO MANY THINGS that I was told over the years (and especially during all pregnancies!) that were part ridiculous, confusing, and “are you f’ing kidding me, I’m in my mid-30s”. lolThen, to be raised in a very conservative and religious household, oh man, I WISH I HAD THIS BOOK.There are not “wild, smutty, or salacious” items inside (here’s hoping it’s in the sequel tho… jk), instead ONLY BASIC MEDICAL FACTS. Something that is so simple, crucial, and yet so damn hard to find, and out of all places, inside a doctor’s office!Bravo, Dr. Karen Tang!! Thank you for your service in treating others, tirelessly advocating for us, and now with this book, informing future generations so they won’t have to go through what we did. We are SO proud, and beyond grateful for your patience and arduous efforts so we can have a fighting chance.P.S. Like I said before, I’m not a typical book/kindle reader, and yet I ordered about a DOZEN books for fam, friends, and my little girl (for future use). The book is THAT damn good. Those that wrote the other reviews don’t know what they’re talking about. I would be surprised they even read the first handful of pages.

I’ve been having problems for 12 years and doctors have been no help. I had a procedure that left me with no answers and feeling hopeless. This book has pointed me in the right direction and put wind in my sails. This book is absolutely PHENOMENAL. I’ve recommended it to every woman in my life because I think it should be a school textbook it is so good. It truly is so impactful and I will be taking it with me to all of my appointments. MUST BUY MUST READ!!!!

As a RN and soon to be Women' Health NP I approve and encourage reading this book.Easy and fun to read. Accurate and up to date information. This is not a textbook but great for an over view on all the important topics of female or AFAB needs and care. You don't have to be in the medical field to understand it as it's written with basic education in mind. At the same time, even with my level of academia and experience I still really enjoyed.I'm already recommending to family, friends, patients, and colleagues. I'm also going to request this at my local libraries. This book is great for all ages and even males or AMAB. 'Should be a required high school read as well.

This book is amazing. I thought I was well education on my anatomy and health, but there was so much I did not know. I had a hysterectomy and so glad I did, but it was something I should have done years before. I never mentioned the symptoms I was having to my doctor because I did not think they were related to my uterus or I thought it was probably due to aging, I was so wrong. Karen gave me the voice and confidence to speak to my doctor and tell him what I was feeling. After my hysterectomy all of those symptoms are gone, I feel amazing! If you have a uterus or had one go get this book!!!! Thank you Dr. Tang

This is such a fantastic book!Dr. Karen Tang, an experienced obstetrician/gynecologist has treated countless individuals who had previously been dismissed as having "normal" complaints that they should just deal with. Realizing that if her patients had been written off, likely millions of others have, as well. Indeed. Then came "It's Not Hysteria," where Dr. Tang walks us through so much important information about pelvic health. Her voice is both smart and conversational, with easy-to-access answers to questions about endometriosis, painful periods, fibroids, ovarian issues and so much more.I cannot recommend this book enough! Ten stars if amazon allowed it;)

I heard about this book while attending an Endometriosis Convention. This book is amazing, Dr. Tang writes this book as if she is speaking to you. Highly recommend this book, along with following her on Instagram!

It's a book synthesizing everything a doctor thinks is important about women's health into a readable reference without any underlying narrative to hold the reader's attention or create cohesion. The goal seems to be to empower women with information about their bodies, although it oddly omits pregnancy complications in this post-Roe era. It is a comprehensive book by a doctor who is a social media influencer.

This book is amazing. It breaks down everything so it's an easy and understandable read. I might be biased because Dr. Tang is my gynecologist, but she is amazing. Once I'm done with with this book, I will be gifting it to a friend who has endometriosis, and then I want her to gift it to our friend who has a daughter. No one should suffer for years when there are providers like Dr Tang who will listen and help

Every woman needs this.Actually... Every human should read it.

If you already have an average / little above average knowledge abt the topics, then this book stays way too much on the surface. I was rather disappointed

10/10 highly recommend this book! Going to be given as a gift to all of the loved ones in my life. This information can help so many of those born with a uterus, but is also valuable knowledge everyone should have a basic understanding of. As a pelvic floor physiotherapist, I will be using it frequently as a reference and resource for my patients. The writing style and language choices make this an accessible read for all. Thank you Dr Karen Tang