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 This new edition for the twentieth anniversary of the groundbreaking national bestseller provides all the information you need to monitor your menstrual cycle—along with updated information on the latest reproductive technologies Are you unhappy with your current method of birth control? Or demoralized by your quest to have a baby? Do you experience confusing signs and symptoms at various times in your cycle? This invaluable resource provides the answers to your questions while giving you amazing insights into your body. Taking Charge of Your Fertility has helped literally hundreds of thousands of women avoid pregnancy naturally, maximize their chances of getting pregnant, or simply gain better control of their gynecological and sexual health. Toni Weschler thoroughly explains the empowering Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), which in only a couple of minutes a day allows you to: Enjoy highly effective and scientifically proven birth control without chemicals or devices Maximize your chances of conception before you see a doctor or resort to invasive high-tech options Expedite your fertility treatment by quickly identifying impediments to pregnancy achievement Gain control and a true understanding of your gynecological and sexual health This new edition includes: A fully revised and intuitive charting system A selection of personalized master charts for birth control, pregnancy achievement, breastfeeding, and menopause An expanded sixteen-page color insert that reflects the book's most important concepts Six brand-new chapters on topics including balancing hormones naturally, preserving your future fertility, and three medical conditions all women should be aware of 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. Preface to the 20th anniversary edition Introduction Breaking fertile ground: Toward a new way of thinking Rediscovering your cycle and your body Being proactive with your health Natural birth control Pregnancy achievement Beyond fertility: Practical benefits of charting your cycle Appendixes: Basic information for all readers ; Natural birth control ; Pregnancy achievement ; Miscellaneous resources. How often have you heard that a menstrual cycle should be 28 days and that ovulation usually occurs on Day 14?