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28 Best Women's Health Books

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 28 Best Women's Health Books

Women's health is a complex and multifaceted topic, and it can be challenging to navigate the wealth of information available on the subject.

Whether you're looking for advice on fertility, hormones, menopause, or PCOS, the best women's health books can offer valuable insights and guidance.

These books are written by experts in the field of women's health, and they cover a wide range of topics. Some focus on the physical aspects of women's health, such as reproductive health and hormonal imbalances, while others delve into mental and emotional health.

In this article, we've compiled a list of the best women's health books that cover a range of topics, including fertility, hormones, menopause, and PCOS. These books offer practical advice and guidance that can help you navigate the various stages of life as a woman.

Whether you're looking to optimize your fertility, manage hormonal imbalances, or navigate the challenges of menopause, the information in these books can help you make informed decisions about your health and well-being.

So, let's dive into the top women's health books and discover how they can help you achieve optimal health and wellness.

  • 1
    Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom

    Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom

    Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing (Newly Updated and Revised 5th Edition)

    May 12, 2020 | 1184 Pages
    This book covers women's health comprehensively, from the first menstrual period through menopause, with an emphasis on the body's innate wisdom and ability to heal. This book provides extensive research on updated information regarding pregnancy, labor, birth, sexuality, and nutrition. hormone replacement therapy. treating fibroids. avoiding...
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  • 2
    The PCOS Plan

    The PCOS Plan

    Prevent and Reverse Polycystic Ovary Syndrome through Diet and Fasting

    Apr 14, 2020 | 273 Pages
    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive disorder that affects an estimated eight to 20 percent of women of childbearing age, almost half of whom have difficulty getting pregnant. Women with PCOS are also more likely to develop heart disease, ovarian and endometrial cancers, and type 2 diabetes. In this guide, Dr. Jason Fung and...
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  • 3
    The Infertility Cure

    The Infertility Cure

    The Ancient Chinese Wellness Program for Getting Pregnant and Having Healthy Babies by Randine Lewis

    Apr 23, 2024
    In The Infertility Cure, Randine Lewis explains the secrets of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to help couples become pregnant and have healthy babies. Drawing on years of experience as an infertility acupuncturist, Dr. Lewis reveals the causes of infertility according to TCM and presents a simple step-by-step program for couples to...
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  • 4
    The Wisdom of Menopause

    The Wisdom of Menopause (4th Edition)

    Creating Physical and Emotional Health During the Change

    May 11, 2021 | 880 Pages
    This book has inspired more than a million women with a new vision of midlife and will continue to do so for generations to come. Dr. Christiane Northrup claims that the "change" is not just a bunch of physical symptoms to be fixed, but an opportunity for spiritual and personal growth. The decisions a woman makes now—for example, the quality...
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  • 5
    It Starts with the Egg

    It Starts with the Egg

    How the Science of Egg Quality Can Help You Get Pregnant Naturally, Prevent Miscarriage, and Improve Your Odds in IVF

    Feb 23, 2019 | 326 Pages
    Maximize your fertility and egg quality with a scientifically-proven approach. In-depth studies demonstrate that egg quality can significantly influence the amount of time it takes to become pregnant, as well as your odds of miscarriage. Poor egg health has been revealed to be the primary culprit for infertility issues related to age,...
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  • 6
    The Fat Switch

    The Fat Switch

    Apr 23, 2024
    Contrary to conventional wisdom, this book demonstrates that overindulging in food and lack of exercise are not the primary culprits behind obesity. Instead, it posits that humans have activated a "fat switch" similar to what wild animals use when they need extra energy stores. In his book, Dr. Johnson guides readers on an exciting medical...
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  • 7
    The Hormone Fix

    The Hormone Fix

    The natural way to balance your hormones, burn fat and alleviate the symptoms of the perimenopause, the menopause and beyond

    Feb 28, 2019 | 400 Pages
    As women approach menopause, many of them start to experience the physical and emotional effects of hormonal fluctuation. These can include metabolic stall and weight gain, hot flashes and night sweats, insomnia, memory loss or brain fog, irritability, low libido, and painful sex. Dr. Anna Cabeca, with her experience treating thousands of...
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  • 8
    Women, Food, and Hormones

    Women Food and Hormones

    A 4 Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance Lose Weight and Feel Like Yourself Again

    Sep 21, 2021 | 336 Pages
    In her new book, New York Times best-selling author Dr. Sara Gottfried shares a female-friendly Keto diet that takes women’s unique hormonal needs into account, so readers can finally lose weight and keep it off. Although many diet plans claim to be unisex, most were created with men in mind. This can make it difficult for women to follow the...
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  • 9
    Beyond the Pill

    Beyond the Pill

    A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill

    Jan 29, 2019 | 384 Pages
    Approximately 11 million American women, out of the total 100 million who take birth control pills, rely on them as a non-contraceptive form of treatment for conditions such as endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), acne, or menstrual pain. In fact, more than 60% percent use this medication to treat various medical issues. While...
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  • 10
    The Hormone Cure

    The Hormone Cure

    Reclaim Balance, Sleep, Sex Drive and Vitality Naturally with the Gottfried Protocol

    Mar 12, 2013 | 432 Pages
    Women are too frequently told that being irritable, uninterested in sex, exhausted, overworked, and stressed is simply a part of being female. They're also misled to think that the solution lies at the bottom of a bottle of pills which requires a prescription. Dr. Sara Gottfried, a Harvard-educated and board-certified physician, refuses to...
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  • 11
    A New Way to Age

    A New Way to Age

    The Most Cutting-Edge Advances in Antiaging

    Jan 07, 2020 | 448 Pages
    With her new book, A New Way to Age, bestselling author, and health guru Suzanne Somers presents a revolutionary philosophy for a longer life with better quality - all in easy-to-understand lessons and doctor interviews. More often than not, people grow content with the way growing older is seen today. Pills, nursing homes, heart disease,...
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  • 12
    Brain Body Diet

    Brain Body Diet

    40 Days to a Lean, Calm, Energized, and Happy Self

    Mar 05, 2019 | 384 Pages
    If you're someone who struggles with weight loss or sleep, feels lethargic and depressed regularly, endures digestive issues, or simply wants to feel happier and healthier, then this book is for you. Dr. Sara Gottfried has the solution to your health problems. She exposes how a disconnect between your brain and body is the root cause of these...
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  • 13
    Fertility Secrets

    Fertility Secrets

    What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby-Making: Heal Your Body, Mind, and Spirit, Own Your Fertility, and Prepare for the Family of Your Dreams

    Nov 06, 2017 | 130 Pages
    Is it true that couples are having more difficulty conceiving? While some believe that the delay in childbearing could be a plausible explanation, others suggest there might be other underlying factors causing this fertility crisis. It's clear that something is happening here – but what exactly? Navigating through this difficult world that is...
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  • 14
    The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox

    The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox

    The Essential DIY Guide to a Healthier, Cleaner, All-Natural Life

    Dec 11, 2018 | 256 Pages
    Katie Wells, the creative force behind both The Wellness Mama Cookbook and her business-savvy enterprise Wellness Mama, has now unveiled the strategy that allows her to juggle six kids, a career, and a growing company without giving up on good health. In this comprehensive guide for living clean naturally, she shares every step of what it takes...
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  • 15
    GHK Copper Peptides For Skin and Hair Beauty

    GHK Copper Peptides

    for Skin and Hair Beauty

    Jul 13, 2017 | 262 Pages
    Ready to restore your hair and skin's natural vitality? Then look no further than copper peptides, the cutting-edge technology of this century. Unlike other ingredients that operate merely on the surface level, the copper peptide can revolutionize your skin at its very core—by resetting it back to a youthful and healthy state! Written by the...
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  • 16
    Before the Change

    Before the Change

    Taking Charge of Your Perimenopause

    Sep 05, 2017 | 313 Pages
    As a world-renowned nutritionist and author of the immensely successful Fat Flush Plan, I offer an updated edition of this popular guide to help women take control of their perimenopause. This revised version contains fresh research including the newest data on Hormone Replacement Therapy, emotional ups, and downs, weight gain as well as...
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  • 17
    Younger

    Younger

    A Breakthrough Program to Reset Your Genes, Reverse Aging, and Turn Back the Clock 10 Years

    Mar 07, 2017 | 368 Pages
    If you're feeling doomed to cellulite, saddle bags, and belly fat, this book is for you. If your family has a history of Alzheimer's disease, cancer, or heart disease, this book is for you. And if you're looking for help with aging skin, declining libido, or flagging energy levels - look no further! Though the human body is a work of art, it...
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  • 18
    The Stretch Marks Factor

    The Stretch Marks Factor

    Prevent Stretch Marks & Build Naturally Vibrant Skin

    Nov 08, 2016 | 56 Pages
    The Stretch Marks Factor, by Dave Asprey and Dr. Lana Asprey, MD, is a new book that explains how Dr. Lana was able to avoid stretch marks during two pregnancies (in her early forties) while also assisting Dave in reducing his own stretch marks after dropping over 100 pounds. As a teenager, Dave had stretch marks for the first time. He made a...
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  • 19
    Pathways to Pregnancy

    Pathways to Pregnancy

    Personal Stories and Practical Advice for Your Fertility Journey

    Sep 13, 2016 | 272 Pages
    Through Pathways to Pregnancy, you get unparalleled access to the array of personal stories shared by an expert who not only knows the fertility journey intimately but has gone through it herself. This is your chance to understand what others have endured and rejoice in their joys - everything related to this powerful experience! These...
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  • 20
    Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth

    Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth

    The New Mom's Guide to Navigating the Fourth Trimester

    Jan 11, 2016 | 234 Pages
    You've anticipated the arrival of your newborn for 9 months, so it's only natural that you made sure all preparations were just perfect. But how much effort and thought have you put into making sure your own transition to motherhood is successful? In this thorough and compassionate guidebook, Dr. Jolene Brighten - a mother and Naturopathic...
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  • 21
    The Hormone Reset Diet

    The Hormone Reset Diet

    Heal Your Metabolism to Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 21 Days

    Mar 17, 2015 | 336 Pages
    The Harvard-educated physician and bestselling author of The Hormone Cure shows you how to grow new receptors for your seven metabolic hormones, so you can lose weight and feel great fast! People don't usually think about hormones when they talk about weight loss. But when you develop resistance to your seven major metabolic...
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  • 22
    I’m Too Young for This!

    I'm Too Young for This!

    The Natural Hormone Solution to Enjoy Perimenopause

    Sep 24, 2013 | 288 Pages
    If you're around middle age, it's common to experience changes in your body, sleep patterns, moods, health, and weight. But with the knowledge from this book, you can avoid being a slave to these hormones struggles. If you want to make the most of perimenopause, read I'm Too Young for This! The book will show you how to improve your physical...
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  • 23
    The Better Baby Book

    The Better Baby Book

    How to Have a Healthier, Smarter, Happier Baby

    Jan 01, 2013 | 288 Pages
    This book reveals how to create a healthier, happier, and smarter baby through diet and lifestyle changes based on cutting-edge genetic science. If you want to have a healthy baby, this prenatal guide is full of the latest research on nutritional and lifestyle changes that will help make it happen. The book dives into the cutting-edge...
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  • 24
    Bombshell

    Bombshell

    Explosive Medical Secrets That Will Redefine Aging

    May 08, 2012 | 368 Pages
    Suzanne Somers has a long history of opening new territories to health seekers worldwide. And now, with Bombshell, she does it again. Acting as your personal medical detective, Suzanne has gathered information from some of the most advanced scientists and health professionals to share ground-breaking advances that will stop deterioration and...
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  • 25
    Sexy Forever

    Sexy Forever

    How to Fight Fat after Forty

    Dec 28, 2010 | 368 Pages
    Most people have attempted to find an uncomplicated permanent solution to weight loss at some point that doesn't involve giving up all their favorite foods, working out excessively, and don't fail in the long run. The underlying reason it's hard to sustain weight loss is the accumulation of toxins in your body. Want to become slim, vibrant,...
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  • 26
    Redesigning 50

    Redesigning 50

    The No-Plastic-Surgery Guide to 21st-Century Age Defiance

    May 01, 2008 | 256 Pages
    What does it take to turn back the hands of time and regain your youthful vitality when you reach middle age? Top nutritionist and health authority Oz Garcia provides sound direction in his comprehensive book, Redesigning 50. In "the New 50", you'll find out how to obtain a fitter, healthier, and better-looking middle age than you ever dreamed...
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  • 27
    Medical Medium Thyroid Healing

    Medical Medium Thyroid Healing

    The Truth behind Hashimoto's, Graves', Insomnia, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodules & Epstein-Barr

    Jun 01, 2021 | 304 Pages
    Even if you pride yourself on being up-to-date with the latest health information, you will be shocked at how much more there is to learn about thyroid health. This book on thyroid healing is different from anything else you have read or heard. It will give you a true understanding of the inner workings of our thyroids for the first time ever....
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  • 28
    MenuPause

    MenuPause

    Five Unique Eating Plans to Break Through Your Weight Loss Plateau and Improve Mood, Sleep, and Hot Flashes

    Apr 12, 2022 | 304 Pages
    Menopause is a normal and necessary hormonal shift that all women experience, but it often comes with uncomfortable symptoms like brain fog, reduced libido, joint pain, constipation, hot flashes, and weight gain. Even if you eat and exercise as usual during menopause, you may still struggle with frustrating weight gain—which can exacerbate...
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