Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 20th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health

Offers a natural alternative to ineffective procedures and a biologically proven method of fertility control for avoiding or achieving pregnancy. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, a thoroughly revised and expanded edition of the leading book on fertility and women's reproductive health. Since the publication of Taking Charge of your Fertility two decades ago, Toni Weschler has taught a whole new generation of women how to become pregnant, avoid pregnancy naturally and gain better control of their gynecological and sexual health by taking just a couple minutes a day using the proven Fertility Awareness Method. Now, this 20th Anniversary Edition has been thoroughly revised and fully updated with: the latest medical advances in assisted reproductive technologies (ART), more in-depth coverage of women's gynecological and sexual health, new illustrations, photographs, and an expanded color insert, new sample charts, an expanded appendix, and six new chapters including: Three Prevalent Conditions-Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts and PCOS, Natural Ways to Balance Your Hormones, Preserving Your Future Fertility, Miscarriages, Idiopathic Infertility, and Causes of Unusual Bleeding. Clear and comprehensive, yet warm and approachable, Taking Charge of Your Fertility is one of the most universally lauded health books on the market today. It is an essential reference for every woman of reproductive age Dedication Acknowledgments Preface to the 20th Anniversary Edition Introduction Part One BREAKING FERTILE GROUND: TOWARD A NEW WAY OF THINKING 1. Fertility Awareness: What You Should Know and Why You Probably Don’t 2. Taking Control of Your Reproductive Health Part Two REDISCOVERING YOUR CYCLE AND YOUR BODY 3. There’s More to Your Reproductive Anatomy Than Your Vagina 4. Finally Making Sense of Your Menstrual Cycle 5. The Three Primary Fertility Signs 6. How to Observe and Chart Your Fertility Signs Part Three BEING PROACTIVE WITH YOUR HEALTH 7. Anovulation and Irregular Cycles 8. Three Prevalent Conditions All Women Should Be Aware Of: Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis, and PCOS 9. Natural Ways to Balance Your Hormones 10. Now That You Know: Preserving Your Future Fertility Part Four NATURAL BIRTH CONTROL 11. Natural Birth Control Without Chemicals or Devices 12. Shortcuts: Minimum Charting with Maximum Reliability Part Five PREGNANCY ACHIEVEMENT 13. Maximizing Your Chances of Getting Pregnant 14. Practical Tips Beyond Fertility Awareness 15. What Next? Tests and Treatments That May Be Necessary to Get Pregnant 16. Dealing with Miscarriages 17. Idiopathic Infertility: Some Possible Causes When They’re Not Sure Why Part Six BEYOND FERTILITY: PRACTICAL BENEFITS OF CHARTING YOUR CYCLE 18. Maintaining Your Gynecological Health 19. Causes of Unusual Bleeding 20. Appreciating Your Sexuality and Nurturing Your Relationship 21. Premenstrual Syndrome: You Mean It’s Not All in My Head? 22. Demystifying Menopause 23. Enriching Your Self-Esteem Through Knowledge About Your Body Epilogue—A History of Progress: Women’s Health and the Missing Piece of the Puzzle Color Insert APPENDIXES BASIC INFORMATION FOR ALL READERS A. Troubleshooting Your Cycle: Expecting the Unexpected B. Frequently Asked Questions C. The Menstrual Cycle: A Summary of Events Through the Use of the Proverbial 28-Day Model NATURAL BIRTH CONTROL D. The Contraceptive Effectiveness of Natural Birth Control E. The Difference Between Natural Methods of Birth Control F. Birth Control Rules When You Can Only Chart One Fertility Sign G. Checking Cervical Fluid Internally Before Ovulation H. Tricky Coverlines I. Using FAM While Breastfeeding J. Using FAM During Long Cycles and Phases of Anovulation PREGNANCY ACHIEVEMENT K. A Brief Look at Gender Selection L. How to Research Fertility Clinics MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES Fertility-Related Resources Glossary Bibliography Index Annual Exam Form Master Chart Options Professional Praise Excerpts from Letters to the Author About the Author Also by Toni Weschler Credits Copyright About the Publisher **In celebration of its 20th anniversary, a thoroughly revised and expanded edition of the leading book on fertility and women’s reproductive health.** Since the publication of __Taking Charge of your Fertility__ two decades ago, Toni Weschler has taught a whole new generation of women how to become pregnant, avoid pregnancy naturally and gain better control of their gynecological and sexual health by taking just a couple minutes a day using the proven Fertility Awareness Method. Now, this 20th Anniversary Edition has been thoroughly revised and fully updated with: * the latest medical advances in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) * more in-depth coverage of women’s gynecological and sexual health * new illustrations, photographs, and an expanded color insert * new sample charts * an expanded appendix * Six new chapters including: Three Prevalent Conditions—Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts and PCOS Natural Ways to Balance Your Hormones Preserving Your Future Fertility Miscarriages Idiopathic Infertility Causes of Unusual Bleeding Clear and comprehensive, yet warm and approachable, __Taking Charge of Your Fertility__ is one of the most universally lauded health books on the market today. It is an essential reference for every woman of reproductive age. Celebrating 10 years of helping hundreds of thousands of women achieve pregnancy, avoid pregnancy naturally, and gain better control of their health and lives, the 10th Anniversary Edition of the classic bestseller will include: -New 'Preface to the 10th Anniversary Edition" -Updates on new fertility technologies -Natural approaches to conception -Updated Resources and Books For any woman unhappy with her current method of birth control; demoralized by her quest to have a baby; or experiencing confusing symptoms in her cycle, this book provides answers to all these questions, plus amazing insights into a woman's body. Weschler thoroughly explains the empowering Fertility Awareness Method, which in only a couple minutes a day allows a woman to: -Enjoy highly effective, scientifically proven birth control without chemicals or devices -Maximize her chances of conception or expedite fertility treatment by identifying impediments to conception -Increase the likelihood of choosing the gender of her baby -Gain control of her sexual and gynecological health *The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health* The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM). Fertility Awarenes simply means of understanding human reproduction. It is based on the observation and charting of scientifically proven fertility signs that determine whether or not a woman is fertile on any given day. The three primary fertility signs are waking temperature, cervical fluid, and cervical position (the last one being an op-tional sign that simply corroborates the first two). FAM is an empowering method of natural birth control or pregnancy achievement, and it is an excellent tool for assessing gynecological problems and understanding your body. How often have you heard that a menstrual cycle should be 28 days and that ovulation usually occurs on Day 14?