Everything Below the Waist

Jennifer Block's "Everything Below the Waist" offers an investigative look into the state of women's healthcare in the U.S., highlighting issues of overdiagnosis, overtreatment, and medical control over women's bodies. The book examines the history and current practices surrounding fertility, contraception, and surgery, revealing disparities and vulnerabilities faced by women today. Through stories of patients, clinicians, and reformers, it calls for a reevaluation of the healthcare system to empower women to take control of their bodies.