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DES Daughters, Embodied Knowledge, and the Transformation of Women’s Health Politics in the Late Twentieth Century
- ISBN13: 9781592139194
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From the 1940s to the 1970s, millions of women were exposed prenatally to the synthetic estrogen DES, a ‘wonder drug’ intended to prevent miscarriages. However, DES actually had damaging consequences for the women born from DES mothers. The ‘DES daughters’ as they are known, were found to have a rare form of vaginal cancer or were infertile. They were also at risk for miscarriages, stillbirths, and ectopic pregnancies. In “DES Daughters”, Susan Bell recounts the exp… More >>
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Our Bodies Ourselves For The New Century
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The essential resource on women’s health and sexuality comes of age in this newly revised and updated edition of a long-loved classic. Our Bodies, Ourselves for the New Century reflects the vital health concerns of women of diverse ages, ethnic and racial backgrounds, and sexual orientations. In these pages, women will find new information, resources (including web sites!), and personal support for the decisions that will shape their health — and their … More >>
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