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.

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

Weschler, Toni

Toni Weschler, MPH, has a master's degree in public health and is a nationally respected women's health educator and speaker. She is also the author of Cycle Savvy, a book for teenage girls about their bodies. A frequent guest on television and radio shows, she lives in Seattle, Washington.