{"product_id":"9781778401602","title":"Pear-Shaped : The Life Story of Your Uterus","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Marlies Bongers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGender studies: women\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 5 June 2025 by Greystone Books,Canada in Canada.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHardback | 248 pages, Illustrations\u003cbr\u003e222 x 147 x 21mm | 410g\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of Dr. Jen Gunter and Emily Nagoski will love this science-based, practical, and empowering guide to your uterus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘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 UterusIt 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 gynaecologist and a science communicator join forces to tell the life story of your uterus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn overview of its many functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplications that can impact fertility, childbearing, birth, and menstruation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTips for advocating for yourself at the doctor’s office.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescriptions and images of what the uterus looks like (including the fact that it doesn’t always look the same for everyone).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal case studies from the author’s gynaecological practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInformation 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marlies Bongers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64838583681373,"sku":"9781778401602","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/9358\/9341\/files\/9781778401602.jpg?v=1780055963","url":"https:\/\/adventureintobooks.co.uk\/products\/9781778401602","provider":"Adventure Into Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}