Rebecca Booth, renombrada ginecologa y una autoridad mundial en el estudio del ciclo hormonal femenino, ofrece en este libro la informacion mas clara y accesible para todas las mujeres que deseen comprender mejor su cuerpo asi como los cambios que experimentan a lo largo de su vida, desde la primera menstruacion hasta la menopausia. La doctora Booth se refiere al efecto Venus para hablar de esos dias en que las mujeres se sienten mas guapas y receptivas, normalmente la semana antes de la ovulacion: la piel esta mas tersa, el pelo brilla, el cuerpo, la mente y la sexualidad femeninos se encuentran en su maximo apogeo. Este libro nos enseña a identificarla para maximizar sus efectos, a conocer cada etapa del ciclo menstrual y a sacarle partido en los distintos momentos de la vida. El libro mas completo jamas publicado sobre el ciclo femenino, que incluye un programa de alimentacion, estilo de vida y belleza para incrementar el efecto Venus y mejorar la salud. / All women have it, but may never have thought about it-its the one week of the month when you feel great about yourself, more attractive, focused, and receptive to others. Your hair shines; your skin glows. But why does this happen? And why do we often feel so out of balance the rest of the month? Leading gynecologist Dr. Rebecca Booth created the Venus Week metaphor to help her patients better understand what influences the constant physical, emotional, and sexual changes they feel. Now, in The Venus Week, she reveals the surprising ways you can manage your bodys weekly hormonal shifts to your best advantage, no matter what your age or stage in life. Youll discover how to: Find your Venus Week and maximize its positive effects Improve your chances of achieving-or avoiding-pregnancy Increase your energy and boost your libido Lessen the effects of the Minerva Phase: acne, irritability, weight gain and mood swings Manage common Venus Interrupters like stress, insulin resistance, and health conditions Ease the changes of perimenopause and menopause Knowing the secret of The Venus Week can help you feel less at the mercy of your hormones and more in control. Youll learn how these variations affect your body, your relationships, and your life in general, from your early twenties through menopause and beyond. Combining cutting-edge medical information with a diet, beauty, and lifestyle plan, The Venus Week helps you channel that look-good, feel-good phenomenon and make it work for you-not only during those few days, but all month long.