Taking Charge of Your Fertility 20th Anniversary Edition by Toni Weschler, ISBN-13: 978-0062326034

Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 20th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health by Toni Weschler, ISBN-13: 978-0062326034

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• Publisher: ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks; Updated edition (July 7, 2015)
• Language: ‎ English
• ISBN-10: ‎ 0062326031
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0062326034

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.

Table of Contents:

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

Toni Weschler, MPH, has a master’s degree in public health and is a nationally respected women’s health educator and speaker. She is the author of Taking Charge of Your Fertility and of Cycle Savvy, a book for teenage girls about their bodies. A frequent guest on television and radio shows, she lives in Seattle, Washington. Her website is www.tcoyf.com.

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