I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book; it was highly informative. I will certainly recommend it to others. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC.

The New Rules of Women’s Health is one of those rare books that manages to be both deeply informative and genuinely empowering. It approaches women’s health with the nuance, respect, and clarity it’s so often denied. The writing is accessible but never watered down. What stands out to me is how much it affirms what many women have felt for years: that our symptoms, questions, and concerns are often overlooked or dismissed. This book doesn’t just fill in the gaps—it reframes the conversation entirely, and I think this book will be a resource readers will return to again and again.

Wow, this book is DENSE! However, it’s in the absolute best way possible. The New Rules for Women’s Health is hands down one of the most thorough and well researched books I’ve ever read on women’s health. It doesn’t just skim the surface with generic wellness advice. Instead, it’s a deep, evidence based dive into everything a woman might experience throughout her life, from birth and puberty all the way through menopause and beyond.

What impressed me most was the sheer scope of the information. Rabbitt goes beyond the obvious topics, like menstrual cycles, pregnancy, perimenopause, and dives into areas that most of us have never even heard of before (the estrobolome? Who knew?). She also covers chronic conditions, autoimmune health, fertility, heart disease, brain health, and even how stress, sleep, and diet affect women differently than men. There’s also a lot of practical guidance on how to optimize your health before problems even arise, which felt empowering rather than overwhelming.

One of my favorite sections was the sexual health chapter. Women’s sexual health is still treated as a taboo topic in many medical and social spaces, so I loved how open, honest, and judgment free this chapter was. It felt refreshing to see topics like libido, sexual satisfaction, and hormonal influences discussed in a way that felt both validating and completely normal.

What also stood out was the expert input. Rabbitt pulls from a wide range of specialists in women’s health, which makes this book feel not just informative but reliable. There are tips, medical explanations, and realistic strategies for everything from navigating hormonal changes to finding doctors who actually listen and understand women’s health concerns (something we all know can be a challenge).

I also really appreciated how the book highlights the medical gender gap, like the fact that women’s health has historically been treated as an afterthought, with research primarily based on men’s bodies. This book feels like a corrective to that, giving women the tools and knowledge to advocate for themselves, ask better questions, and make informed decisions.

If I had one critique, it’s simply that the book is a lot to take in at once. There’s so much information that it can feel a little overwhelming, especially if you try to read it straight through. But honestly, that’s not a bad thing, because it’s the kind of book you keep on your shelf as a reference guide, returning to different sections as you move through different stages of life.

Overall, this is an incredible resource for any woman who wants to understand her body better and take control of her health. Whether you’re in your 20s and just starting to track your cycles, in your 30s or 40s navigating fertility and hormonal shifts, or entering perimenopause and beyond, this book has something for you. I learned SO much and will absolutely be referencing this for years to come. Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley, Meghan Rabbitt, and Open Field/Maria Shriver for the ARC of this book.