The Menstrual Cycle

Price: €4.00 - Contains 8 Photos Title: The Menstrual Cycle Author: Katharina Dalton Translation: Maria José Ferreira Publisher: Ulisseia Pages: 144 Synopsis: Dr. Katharina Dalton, a renowned authority on premenstrual syndrome, openly discusses in this book the physical, psychological, and social effects of menstruation—a subject about which ignorance, and sometimes even male antipathy, frequently causes common yet avoidable suffering. Referring to the changes occurring in the reproductive organs during menstruation and to the vital functions of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, the author analyzes the various types of cycles and periods that may be considered “normal.” After a chapter addressing the subtle connections between emotional life and menstrual patterns, Katharina Dalton discusses the nature and treatment of disorders such as dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome. Alongside some opinions regarding the use of “the pill,” in the final chapters she addresses the influence of a woman’s menstrual cycle on her husband and children, as well as the effects of menstruation on young female students and employed women. Primarily aimed at women, The Menstrual Cycle clearly and simply presents the diverse issues associated with a topic that, due to its particular nature, deserves careful attention from judges, teachers, social workers, or even husbands. C/Olx