It's Not Hysteria

Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told)

By: Dr. Karen Tang

Narrated by: Dr. Karen Tang

This program is read by the author.

An inclusive and essential new resource for reproductive health—including period problems, pelvic pain, menopause, fertility, sexual health, vaginal and urinary conditions, and overall wellbeing—from leading expert and fierce advocate Dr. Karen Tang

Did you know that up to 90% of women experience menstrual abnormalities or pelvic issues in their lifetime? Yet these conditions are overwhelmingly misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. The root causes for these issues, such as PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, PMDD, or pelvic floor dysfunction, don’t receive the stream of funding for research and new treatments that other conditions do, despite affecting up to half the population.

Dr. Karen Tang is on a mission to transform how we engage with our bodies and our healthcare. It’s Not Hysteria is a comprehensive guide to common conditions and potential treatment options, with practical tools such as symptom prompts and sample questions for your provider, to equip listeners to take control of their gynecologic health.

Reproductive healthcare, from abortion to gender-affirming care, is under siege. The onus continues to fall on patients to find and advocate for the care they need. In the face of uncertainty and misinformation, It’s Not Hysteria is destined to become a new classic that educates and empowers women and those assigned female at birth.

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

©2024 Karen Tang (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"As an emergency physician, public health professional, and mother, I've seen the harm caused by women's hesitance to ask questions about our own reproductive health. Dr. Karen Tang's book fixes this ailment! It's a 21st-century treasure trove of clear, useful information about how our reproductive systems work. It demystifies problems, helps explain how to get answers, and most of all, teaches us how to be our own best advocate."―Megan Ranney MD, MPH, Dean of Yale School of Public Health

"Dr. Karen Tang is a literal godsend to women in a time still filled with great ignorance in medical research and financing of women's health initiatives. Please read her book, follow her on Instagram as I have, and feel blessed as I do to have an advocate for our body, our health, and our human rights."―Sharon Stone, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty of Living Twice

"It's Not Hysteria is the medical book everyone needs to read. It's everything they should have taught you about reproductive health in school—but didn't."―Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly

Instant classic on women’s health

Clear and compelling overview of key medical conditions. So glad this book exists and wish I had read it earlier!

Very informative. Everyone should read!

This book should be given to all middle schoolers to learn about their bodies and their peers. It is both informative and eye opening on so many levels. I will surely be sharing with all women identifying people!

In-depth view of women’s health

Really appreciated this as we’re going through fertility treatment to get pregnant while battling endometriosis.

A must read for every human on this planet

Can’t believe people assigned female at birth go through all of this! And we barely talk about it! I asked my 88 year old gma the other day and she she’s never been to an OB! We need to talk about all of this way more!! Thank you!!

A must read for all

I learned so much about women’s health and reproductive health that I didn’t know before.

An important and easy to understand book

Absolutely essential addition to any bookshelf: anatomy, physiology, and health care options in an easily understandable form. Five stars! Works for readers of all levels of knowledge and of all genders.

So informative

Clear, empowering, and informative. Easy to listen to. Great history lesson. Demonstrates the need for more research.

Well informed

Loved the audio voice, didn’t feel like a drag. Felt as if I was in the classroom receiving beneficial knowledge.

Finally! All the information I never knew I needed.

I found it so interesting and informative. I feel like I have a base of information that is going to serve me well when I start my journey through menopause and peri-menopause. EVERY PERSON WITH A UTERUS SHOULD READ!!

Very educational, highly recommend!

This is a phenomenal resource for understanding women’s medical issues. Seemingly, every issue had a chapter, and I really appreciated the deep dives for each topic! This is definitely a book I’ll be revisiting throughout my life.