Die XX-Medizin

Women and men become ill and recover differently. Even with the same illness, risk factors, symptoms, and responses to medication are not always identical. The relatively new field of gender medicine challenges the traditional approaches and thinking of conventional medicine by incorporating biological differences and life stages of both genders. The two renowned doctors clearly explain why we need gender-sensitive medicine and what women should know to take an active role in their health. Ultimately, everyone should receive the treatment they need.