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Is This Normal?: Judgment-Free Straight Talk about Your Body

by Dr. Jolene Brighten Nmd

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A naturopathic endocrinologist and certified sex counselor answers women's questions about their reproductive anatomy, with topics including menstruation, postpartum health, libido, acne, orgasms, and discharges and offers charts, checklists, and diagrams in an honest, easy-to-understand guide to the female body.

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Genre: Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 618.1 — Technology Medicine & health Gynecology, obstetrics, pediatrics, geriatrics Gynecology; Diseases of women
LCC: RG121 .B78 — Medicine Gynecology and Obstetrics Gynecology and obstetrics
BISAC: HEA HEALTH & FITNESS Women's Health
HEA HEALTH & FITNESS Sexuality
MED MEDICAL Gynecology & Obstetrics

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Languages: English
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ISBNs: 5
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Published: 2023
Genre: Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 618.1
LCC: RG121 .B78

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