All in Her Head

The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today

All in Her Head is a bestselling and eye-opening exploration of the history of women’s health, written by oncologist and medical historian Dr. Elizabeth Comen. Blending science, storytelling, and social critique, the book exposes how women’s bodies have been misunderstood, mistreated, and marginalized throughout medical history.

For centuries, medicine has treated women as passive subjects—studied, judged, or ignored by a male-dominated field that often failed to listen to women's voices and experiences. Even today, harmful beliefs and biases continue to influence the care women receive.

Dr. Comen uses her expertise and compassion to examine the medical history of women, organ by organ, shedding light on the real stories of patients and physicians whose experiences have shaped, and often been excluded from, medical knowledge. Drawing on historical records, expert interviews, and her own clinical work, she uncovers the persistent gaps and injustices in women’s healthcare.

Both an informative journey and a powerful call to action, All in Her Head encourages women to understand their bodies, advocate for better care, and reshape the conversation around women’s health for future generations.

ISBN: 9780063293014