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Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 20th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health Paperback – July 7, 2015

by Toni Weschler (Author)
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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.

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  1. A woman’s preovulatory waking temps typically range from about 97.0 to 97.7 degrees Fahrenheit, with postovulatory temps rising to about 97.8 and higher. After ovulation, they will usually stay elevated until her next period, about 12 to 16 days later. If she were to become pregnant, they would remain high throughout much of her pregnancy, gradually dropping a few months before childbirth.
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  2. Practically speaking, this means that your Peak Day will usually occur one or two days before your thermal shift.
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  3. The primary factor that determines how long it will take before you ovulate is how soon your body reaches an estrogen threshold.
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  4. Preovulatory temps are suppressed by estrogen, whereas postovulatory temps are increased by heat-inducing progesterone.
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  5. But a woman trained in Fertility Awareness knows that she needs a phase of at least 10 days from ovulation to menstruation for implantation to later occur, and that 18 consecutive high temps after ovulation almost always indicates a pregnancy.
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“This beautifully written guide to a woman’s fertility signs is packed with knowledge, wisdom and humor―a must for the bookshelf.” — Co-authors of The New Our Bodies, Ourselves

“Taking Charge of Your Fertility has become the Our Bodies, Ourselves for our time. Alternately silly, whimsical, and exhaustingly specific, the book was published fifteen years ago and is ranked higher by customers on Amazon than all other books except the third and fourth Harry Potters.” — New York magazine

“Taking Charge of Your Fertility is a fantastic book, loaded with practical and beautifully presented information that will transform and empower every woman’s relationship with her fertility. I recommend it to women of all ages.” — Christiane Northrup, M.D., Author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause

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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

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks; Updated edition (July 7, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062326031
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062326034
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 1.4 x 9.12 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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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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With It Starts With the Egg by Rebeca Fett. It is the PERFECT combination.I have wanted to get this book by Toni Weschler since I first heard of NFP in 2017. I'm so happy to finally have it! She totally sheds to like why OPK tests can be helpful in getting to know your body but not at all dependable for tracking ovulation days (whether you're preventing or trying).I was using the strips and just getting frustrated. Now have a thermometer just for me (the Premom one) and app to plug in that number in addition to LH strip. On top of that I have my own charts in the bathroom and BOY it's honestly fascinating! I'm not tracking to either prevent or try. We are tracking to see that my cycles are normal and to get to know my body better (I have inflammation issues and back stuff and the list goes on). The first couple chapters of the book were honestly very basic, but it's extremely helpful once you get into it. For both women (born with a uterus) and man (born without a uterus and other external parts). My husband has learned a lot and finds the writing captivating and its been a great conversation between us two for a few days now. I'm almost half way through!If fertility (your own health at all) health is important to you check out Rebecca Fetts book too. She delves into why certain vitamins, minerals and dietary changes impact your cycle the wa they do.)
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With It Starts With the Egg by Rebeca Fett. It is the PERFECT combination.
I have wanted to get this book by Toni Weschler since I first heard of NFP in 2017. I'm so happy to finally have it! She totally sheds to like why OPK tests can be helpful in getting to know your body but not at all dependable for tracking ovulation days (whether you're preventing or trying).
I was using the strips and just getting frustrated. Now have a thermometer just for me (the Premom one) and app to plug in that number in addition to LH strip. On top of that I have my own charts in the bathroom and BOY it's honestly fascinating! I'm not tracking to either prevent or try. We are tracking to see that my cycles are normal and to get to know my body better (I have inflammation issues and back stuff and the list goes on). The first couple chapters of the book were honestly very basic, but it's extremely helpful once you get into it. For both women (born with a uterus) and man (born without a uterus and other external parts). My husband has learned a lot and finds the writing captivating and its been a great conversation between us two for a few days now. I'm almost half way through!
If fertility (your own health at all) health is important to you check out Rebecca Fetts book too. She delves into why certain vitamins, minerals and dietary changes impact your cycle the wa they do.)
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Mrs. Ebeth
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With It Starts With the Egg by Rebeca Fett. It is the PERFECT combination.
I have wanted to get this book by Toni Weschler since I first heard of NFP in 2017. I'm so happy to finally have it! She totally sheds to like why OPK tests can be helpful in getting to know your body but not at all dependable for tracking ovulation days (whether you're preventing or trying).
I was using the strips and just getting frustrated. Now have a thermometer just for me (the Premom one) and app to plug in that number in addition to LH strip. On top of that I have my own charts in the bathroom and BOY it's honestly fascinating! I'm not tracking to either prevent or try. We are tracking to see that my cycles are normal and to get to know my body better (I have inflammation issues and back stuff and the list goes on). The first couple chapters of the book were honestly very basic, but it's extremely helpful once you get into it. For both women (born with a uterus) and man (born without a uterus and other external parts). My husband has learned a lot and finds the writing captivating and its been a great conversation between us two for a few days now. I'm almost half way through!
If fertility (your own health at all) health is important to you check out Rebecca Fetts book too. She delves into why certain vitamins, minerals and dietary changes impact your cycle the wa they do.)
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Paige C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Came in great condition
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I haven’t read this yet, that will take a while but I bought it used and it came in great condition and came on time. It was recommended by a family member and I wasn’t expecting it to be this big but it seems highly informative!
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Elise
5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing
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TLDR: This book is rich with helpful info on the menstrual cycle and enabled me to naturally family plan with ease.

I have had this for yrs now, was recommended to me when I decided to quit birth control because I was tired of the side effects and being ignored by health professionals when I brought them up (the same ones who repeatedly pressured me into taking the pill/getting the god awful IUD)

I read this cover to cover and implemented almost all the tracking methods into my daily routine and was able to easily avoid getting pregnant for two years. Then the instant we wanted to get pregnant, I knew what to do so boom one try and now I have a beautiful daughter. The knowledge I received from these pages is priceless; I truly understand my body now and tracking my fertility is like second nature to me.

This book made me feel seen, heard, understood, and worthy of the truth and empowered to weild it. I return to it for reference often and will for the rest of my life. If you are a woman, GET THIS BOOK.
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Railyn
5.0 out of 5 stars So much information!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
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This book is perfect!
I thought I knew my body and how to regulate my cycle, look for fertility signs, etc. but now I REALLY know! So much good information whether you’re trying to get pregnant, not trying to get pregnant, or just wanting to regulate your cycle, this is it!
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Courtney handrigan
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
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Very informative on our fertility journey
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Hunter Adams
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A wealth of information. Whether you’re trying to conceive or prevent pregnancy.. you need this book. I learned more from this book about women’s health and cycles than I ever did in nursing school.
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Erin
4.0 out of 5 stars Really helpful information
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As someone who's about to get married this year and frankly didn't receive proper sex education from my parents/school, this book taught me so much about my body. I am a follower of Jesus, so I disregard her comments regarding the commendation of masturbation. However, the rest of the book is incredibly informative and helped me understand my body so much more, which helped me get in touch with my femininity. Such an empowering book.
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Krystazzle
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Everyone Woman
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2024
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This book should be required reading for every single individual who has monthly cycles! I considered myself educated on the topic of reproduction and yet found myself almost angry that I had gone most of my reproductive life not knowing much of the detailed information that is covered in this book.

I purchased it at a time where I was looking to come off of hormonal birth control and still avoid pregnancy but eventually the information was key in successfully starting a family as well. This book is an exhaustive education on understanding and tracking one's cycles down to the smallest detail. It changed my entire approach to family planning and allowed me to fully understand my body. It is written in a non bias and easy to understand format with great pictures and examples. Regardless of where you are at in your family planning needs, this book is an enlightening resource that I wish I had found 20 years earlier!
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Sam
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Reviewed in Mexico on May 2, 2021
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El libro está Perfecto, las pastas se pueden romper fácilmente pero por agradezco que no sea pasta dura ya que pesaría bastante que no haría muy incómodo para leer por primera vez y para consultar en el futuro. Por otro lado el contenido es invaluable!!! Ayuda a comprender mejor tu propio cuerpo y sentirte empoderada al entenderte y hasta predecir lo que pasarás, te ayuda a comunicarte mejor con tu médico y evitarte exámenes clínicos innecesarios y llegar al grano más rápido. Me encanta y lo recomiendo muchísimo a todas las mujeres, saludables y con enfermedades como síndrome de ovario poliquistico, TODAS debemos aprender a reconocer los ciclos en nuestros propios cuerpos
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Karina Miranda
5.0 out of 5 stars Podia ter tido traduração para português
Reviewed in Brazil on January 27, 2021
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O livro é muito rico em detalhes. Ainda não terminei de ler, mas toda mulher deveria ter aulas disso, inclusive nas escolas. Aguardei anos esperando alguém traduzir o livro, mas como não teve a tradução, tive que comprar em inglês mesmo. A leitura é facilitada pelo kindle, mas ler no tablet é bem melhor, quando fica difícil de entender um grande trecho, ai é possível copiar tudo e traduzir no app tradutor do google.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Se réapproprier son cycle
Reviewed in France on February 21, 2022
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Outil efficace et qui nous investit dans notre cycle hormonal trop peu connu, qui donne du sens et des astuces pour connaître son corps
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Stella
5.0 out of 5 stars thank you for your enlightening book, what can I say more, reviews on amazon say it all
Reviewed in Germany on April 5, 2021
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I thank you for your enlightening book, what can I say more, reviews on amazon say it all.
I have not much to add other than maybe the ‘dark chapter’ on miscarriages is not fully covered and it would be nice to have more information on this ‘taboo’ subject. I was unfortunately in this situation some time ago at the age of 44 but the medical advice I received was not much of a help. not to mention the ...support...
Thank you and please keep demystifying the good as well as the ‘ugly’ information around fertility (or not).
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