A Brief History of the Female Body: An Evolutionary Look at How and Why the Female Form Came to Be Emera Deena

From breasts and orgasms to periods, pregnancies, and menopause--A Modern Guide to the Female Body is a fascinating science book explaining the mysteries of the female body through an evolutionary lens.Let's face it: The female body is an enigma. With pregnancy--perhaps the most miraculous of bodily events--comes countless potential complications, including high blood pressure, diabetes, premature birth, and postpartum depression. For teenagers first experiencing their periods, the monthly arrival of mood swings and cramps can be agonizing and inconvenient.

Why do females lose their fertility over time and experience the notorious side effects--like hot flashes, weight gain, and hair loss--while males maintain their fertility forever?Evolutionary geneticist and educator Dr. And menopause is equally mystifying. Deena Emera has spent much of her