It's Not Hysteria

Outline

It's Not Hysteria (2024) provides an accessible guide to women’s health and encourages readers to understand their bodies and take their concerns seriously. It explains common symptoms, changes across different stages of life, and ways to communicate effectively with medical professionals.

• Women's health concerns deserve to be taken seriously, and readers are encouraged to treat their own symptoms that way too.
• Understanding how your body works is the first step toward advocating for your own health.
• The book explains common symptoms that are easy to overlook or dismiss.
• Health needs change across different stages of life, and knowing those changes helps you recognise what is normal for you.
• Communicating clearly and effectively with medical professionals helps you get the care you deserve.

Karen Tang is an American physician, author, and educator specialising in women’s health. She uses books and digital education to make medical information clearer and to help patients advocate for appropriate care.