Your Guy's Guide to Gynecology [Hardcover]

Bruce Bekkar (Author), Udo Wahn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2000

(from the Foreword) In today's world, men must understand and be sensitive to the needs of women. How is this accomplished? First, it must be important to you and, second, you must read this book.

Doctors Bekkar and Wahn have made a major contribution to lessening the "War of the Roses." They have taken gynecology, the medical speciality that deals with disease and care of the female reproductive system, and made it practical and understandable. If Adam had read this book before he entered the Garden, this effort would be superfluous now, but he didn't, and it isn't....

Obstetrics, the medical speciality that deals with the birth and its antecedents and sequelae, gets all the publicity. There are a plethora of books, tapes, and CD's for expectant mothers, fathers, siblings, and grandparents on all pregnancy-related topics. The involved male has nine months to do the right thing. Finally, he has a reference source that is a superb combination of succinct technical information blended with a witty, down-to-earth writing style that you will enjoy reading.

To be a successful, enlightened gynecologist, or a successful, communicating male, you have to be part psychiatrist. Cyclicity, or the lack thereof, between the brain and the female reproductive system is the major physiologic link that dictates all "basic female stuff." If you understand this concept then you are well on your way, and this book will help you complete your journey. The nice thing about owning it, and it should be a reference source in your library, not borrowed sporadically from the local library, is that it can grow old as the women you know gracefully age. Right now, "Bumps, Dips, and Owies" may be your primary concern, but, years from now your frayed copy will still be there when you need to know how to repel the "Attack of the Killer Hormones."

Although the book is for the "hulking beasts," the authors have cleverly entitled it YOUR GUY'S GUIDE TO GYNECOLOGY. Drs. Bekkar and Wahn know who is going to buy this guide and give it to those who think "a vulva is a Swedish sports sedan." Without a doubt, they have filled a void in many bookshelves and many lives. If you are reading this foreword, start spreading the news. (Robert Israel, M.D., Professor, Chief, Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California School of Medicine.)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Bekkar and Wahn are board-certified gynecologists who often hear complaints about male ignorance of the female reproductive system and reluctance to discuss women's health issues. The authors feel this unwillingness results more from a lack of knowledge than caring and that with proper education, men will be more comfortable discussing female health with their partners. Using a short question-and-answer format, this book blends the technical with the humorous for a fun and engaging read. The chapters begin with short courses on female anatomy, the menstrual cycle, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, then proceed to menopause, breast lumps, Pap smears, and gynecologic surgery. The result is a very informative and interesting book for both men and women. Recommended for public libraries.
-Liu Lily, Arkansas Children's Hosp., Little Rock
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Dr. Bruce is loving, wise, insighful, brilliant, and as funny as Dave Barry. You'll love this book!" -- Mark Victor Hansen

"Dr. Bruce is loving, wise, insightful, brilliant, and as funny as Dave Barry. You'll love this book!" -- Mark Victor Hansen, Co-author, Chicken Soup for the Soul series

"With this humerous, easy-to-read and authoritative book, Drs. Bekkar and Wahn provide the essentials for understanding women's health issues." -- John Gray, Author Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

"With this humorous, easy-to-read and authoritative book, Drs. Bekkar and Wahn provide the essentials for understanding women's health issues." -- John Gray, Author Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

“...an important book who’s time has come.” -- Dr. Drew Pinsky, Co-host of

“...smart, funny and informative. It should be required reading for any man who cares about women.” -- Marilu Henner, Actress and New York Times best-selling Author, Marilu Henner's Total Makeover --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: North Star Publications (MA); 1st edition (March 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965506746
• ISBN-13: 978-0965506748
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,462,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What I thought I knew, March 21, 2000

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Steve Dime (Del Mar, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Your Guy's Guide to Gynecology (Hardcover)

What's most amazing about this book is what you think you knowabout women's sexual organs and functions verses what you will knowafter reading it. I started the book one Saturday morning and couldn't put it down until I was finished. Stunned by my ignorance to what I thought was fact, but so glowing in what I had learned, I could not wait to tell my wife. If you are at all interested in understanding and improving intimancy in your relationships ...read this book. It's fun, with easy to understand terminolgy and concepts!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Instructive and Humorous, March 18, 2000

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Anthony Italiano (Smithtown, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Your Guy's Guide to Gynecology (Hardcover)

I had the pleasure of getting an early copy of this very informative book that covers the female body structure, function, health and disease in a manner that is not only humorous but so very easy to read for the average male (female). As the father of four grown children I can see the benefits of this type of book for a growing family. I found very interesting the exercise on having several male participants draw what they believe to be the shape of the female reproductive system. What came back as response surely belongs to a race on another planet. Funny and instructive. Definitely worth the read.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Men AND Women, July 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Your Guy's Guide to Gynecology (Hardcover)

I bought Your Guy's Guide to Gynecology as a present for a male friend. His wife was about to have surgery for an ovarian cyst. As I began the gift wrapping, I thought I might glance at a section or two myself. Three hours later, I had read every page. The authors have covered all the most up-to-date info on female gynecology written in an easy to read, understandable style. As women we think we know all about our female reproductive systems and the problems that might happen but to be honest, it's usually hearsay or misinformation from the media. I immediately bought a copy for all the females in my family: daughter, daughters in law, nieces, etc. I have even reviewed Dr. Bekkar's and Dr. Wahn's book with my Book Club. This well presented book may have been written to enlighten men but I feel it is a MUST for women.