{"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by both them and their health professionals; and a government accountability study found that 80% of drugs that are withdrawn from the market are due to side effects that happen to women (a result of testing drugs mostly on men).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeading expert on sex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\/products\/sex-matters-by-dr-alyson-j-mcgregor-9781529405927","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}