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Pear-Shaped - by Marlies Bongers & Corien Van Zweden (Hardcover)

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  • "In Pear-Shaped, the uterus--misunderstood and often misdiagnosed--finally gets a long overdue biography.
  • About the Author: Marlies Bongers is a gynecologist at the Máxima Medical Centre in Veldhoven and Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
  • 248 Pages
  • Health + Wellness, Women's Health

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"It gives life to humankind, billions of people have one, and yet the uterus is still mysterious to many. And talking about it can feel taboo. But when you don't talk about it, you don't discover what's normal and what's not or what questions to ask at the doctor's office. The reality? This versatile, pear-shaped organ is worthy of everyone's attention. In Pear-Shaped, a gynecologist and a science communicator join forces to tell the life story of your uterus. Did you know that the uterus is a muscle? Or that it can stretch to the size of a watermelon? In Pear-Shaped, the authors reveal surprising facts about the uterus, alongside practical, helpful information."--



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"In Pear-Shaped, the uterus--misunderstood and often misdiagnosed--finally gets a long overdue biography. A fascinating and fantastically human look at an organ that is so much more than our shared entryway to life."--Abby Norman, author of Ask Me About My Uterus: A Quest to Make Doctors Believe in Women's Pain

Fans of Dr. Jen Gunter and Emily Nagoski will love this science-based and empowering guide to your uterus.

It gives life to humankind, billions of people have one, and yet the uterus is still mysterious to many. And talking about it can feel taboo. But when you don't talk about it, you don't discover what's normal and what's not--or what questions to ask at the doctor's office. The reality? This versatile, pear-shaped organ is worthy of everyone's attention. In Pear-Shaped, a gynecologist and a science communicator join forces to tell the life story of your uterus.

Did you know that the uterus is a muscle? Or that it can stretch to the size of a watermelon? In Pear-Shaped, the authors reveal surprising facts about the uterus, alongside practical, helpful information including:

  • A detailed anatomy of the uterus with illustrations.
  • An overview of its many functions.
  • Complications that can impact fertility, childbearing, birth, and menstruation.
  • Tips for advocating for yourself at the doctor's office.
  • Descriptions and images of what the uterus looks like (including the fact that it doesn't always look the same for everyone).
  • Real case studies from the author's gynecological practice.
  • Information about menstruation, contraception, abortion, pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause.

As Pear-Shaped shows, the uterus is truly fascinating. But it also can be a source of serious concern for many. Pear-Shaped also discusses various problems and diseases that arise in the uterus--including endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, and unwanted pregnancy--and how everyday people work with their doctors to find a solution that works for them.



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"An informative take on one of my favorite organs. If you want a comprehensive look at the uterus--written by experienced and knowledgeable authors, and with interesting case studies to boot--look no further!"
--Kate Clancy, author of Period: The Real Story of Menstruation

"This book will embolden readers to shake stigma and speak out loud about this marvelous organ, the uterus, and its complex role in everything from menstruation to menopause and beyond."
--Amanda Thebe, author of Menopocalypse

"In Pear-Shaped, the uterus--misunderstood and often misdiagnosed--finally gets a long overdue biography. A fascinating and fantastically human look at an organ that is so much more than our shared entryway to life."
--Abby Norman, author of Ask Me About My Uterus: A Quest to Make Doctors Believe in Women's Pain



About the Author




Marlies Bongers is a gynecologist at the Máxima Medical Centre in Veldhoven and Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Since 2015, she has been an associate professor at Maastricht University.

Corien van Zweden is a journalist who writes about health and has published several books, including Breasts: The Life of an Intimate Body Part, which was translated into several languages and nominated for the best journalistic book of 2019.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.6 Inches (H) x 5.6 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Women's Health
Genre: Health + Wellness
Number of Pages: 248
Publisher: Greystone Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Marlies Bongers & Corien Van Zweden
Language: English
Street Date: May 13, 2025
TCIN: 92753863
UPC: 9781778401602
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-8139
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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