In this extract from the brilliantly frank and informative The Vagina Bible, a gynaecologist explains exactly what is happening to your body in the menopause years
Dr Jen Gunter

Dr Jen Gunter MD, is an OB/GYN who believes, “You can’t be empowered about your health if you have incorrect information.” In addition to her medical practice, Dr Gunter writes about women’s health, pain, and sex, including two best selling books, The Vagina Bible, and The Menopause Manifesto, reviewed here by New Scientist. Presenter of two Ted Talks which have been viewed 3 million times, she is also a prolific magazine and newspaper contributor who has written for The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, The LA Times, The Cut, and USA Today, amongst many. You’ll find her on Twitter and Instagram, @DrJenGunter.
Articles by Dr Jen Gunter
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