Thorsons
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First published by Thorsons 2019
FIRST EDITION
© Dr Anita Mitra 2019
Illustrations © Nicolette Caven 2019
Cover layout design © Ellie Game 2019
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Source ISBN: 978-0-00-830517-8
Ebook Edition © March 2019 ISBN: 978-0-00-830518-5
Version 2019-02-21
For Menelaos, Achini and my mum
Contents
Introduction: Down-there healthcare by the Gynae Geek
Chapter 1: External female genital anatomy
Chapter 2: Internal female genital anatomy
Chapter 3: Periods – the basics
Chapter 4: Irregular and absent periods
Chapter 5: Heavy periods and other period-related frustrations
PART THREE: Sexual Health and Screening
Chapter 8: Emergency contraception and termination of pregnancy
Chapter 9: Sexually transmitted infections
Chapter 10: Cervical screening and HPV vaccination
PART FOUR: Fertility and Getting Pregnant
Chapter 11: When you are thinking about trying to conceive
Chapter 12: Fertility and egg freezing
PART FIVE: Lifestyle and Women’s Health
It is such an honour to write something for the whole world to see. But I couldn’t have done it without the support of some incredible human beings who deserve huge thanks.
To Dr Rupy Aujla, my brother from another mother, for being the one who forced me to put myself out there to talk about something I believe the world needs to know.
To Dr Laura Thomas, for taking a chance on The Gynae Geek and inviting me on her podcast to discuss vaginas before that was a ‘cool’ thing to do.
To Dr Hazel Wallace and Alice Liveing, who both gave me a massive leg-up by collaborating with me on their social-media channels and giving me valuable advice about