{"title":"Dr Alyson J. McGregor","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr Alyson J. McGregor explores the intricate connections between sex, health, and medicine, uncovering how biological differences influence diagnosis and treatment. Her works invite readers to reconsider conventional medical approaches through a lens of gender and science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn engaging and accessible prose, her books delve into important topics within \u003cem\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/em\u003e, offering fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and promote a more personalised understanding of healthcare.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sex-matters-by-dr-alyson-j-mcgregor-9781529405927","title":"Sex Matters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA clarion call about the dangers of medicine for women, as well as a manual for how women can get the right care for their bodies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSex Matters\u003c\/em\u003e tackles one of the most urgent, yet unspoken issues facing women's health care today: all models of medical research and practice are based on male-centric models that ignore the unique biological and emotional differences between men and women—an omission that endangers women's lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe facts surrounding how male-centric medicine impacts women's health every day are chilling: in the ER, women are more likely to receive a psychiatric diagnosis with regard to opioid use, while men are more likely to be referred for detoxification; the more vocal women become about their pain, the more likely their providers are to prescribe either inadequate or inappropriate pain relief medication; women often present with nontraditional symptoms of stroke, which causes delays in recognition by both them and their health professionals; and a government accountability study found that 80% of drugs that are withdrawn from the market are due to side effects that happen to women (a result of testing drugs mostly on men).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeading expert on sex and gender medicine Dr Alyson McGregor focuses on the key areas where these differences are most potentially harmful, addressing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCardiac and stroke diagnosis and treatment in women;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrescription and dosing of pharmaceuticals;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubjective evaluation of women's symptoms;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePain and pain management;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHormones and female biochemistry (including prescribed hormones);\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow economic status, race, and gender identity are additional critical factors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does Dr McGregor explore these disparities in depth, she shares clear, practical suggestions for what we can do. A work of riveting expose, revelatory insights into the medical establishment, and actionable guidance for putting this information to use, \u003cem\u003eSex Matters\u003c\/em\u003e is an empowering roadmap for reinventing modern medicine—and for self-care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e(P)2020 Hachette Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598170636524,"sku":"9781529405927","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529405927-sex-matters.jpg?v=1777963321"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-alyson-j-mcgregor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}