| Edition |
20th anniversary edition, First edition. |
| Description |
xxi, 536 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"Fully revised and updated." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 498-516) and index. |
| Summary |
Offers a natural alternative to ineffective procedures and a biologically proven method of fertility control for avoiding or achieving pregnancy. |
| Contents |
Preface to the 20th anniversary edition -- Introduction -- Breaking fertile ground: Toward a new way of thinking. Fertility awareness: what you should know and why you probably don't ; Taking control of your reproductive health -- Rediscovering your cycle and your body. There's more to your reproductive anatomy than your vagina ; Finally making sense of your menstrual cycle ; The three primary fertility signs ; How to observe and chart your fertility signs -- Being proactive with your health. Anovulation and irregular cycles ; Three prevalent conditions all women should be aware of: ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and PCOS ; Natural ways to balance your hormones ; Now that you know: preserving your future fertility -- Natural birth control. Natural birth control without chemicals or devices ; Shortcuts: minimum charting with maximum reliability -- Pregnancy achievement. Maximizing your chances of getting pregnant ; Practical tips beyond fertility awareness ; What next? Tests and treatments that may be necessary to get pregnant ; Dealing with miscarriages ; Idiopathic infertility: some possible causes when they're not sure why -- Beyond fertility: Practical benefits of charting your cycle. Maintaining your gynecological health ; Causes of unusual bleeding ; Appreciating your sexuality and nurturing your relationship ; Premenstrual syndrome: you mean it's not all in my head? ; Demystifying menopause ; Enriching your self-esteem through knowledge about your body -- Epilogue: a history of progress: women's health and the missing piece of the puzzle -- Appendixes: Basic information for all readers ; Natural birth control ; Pregnancy achievement ; Miscellaneous resources. |
| Subject |
Natural family planning.
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Birth control.
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Birth control (OCoLC)fst00833148
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Natural family planning. (OCoLC)fst01034025
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| ISBN |
9780062326034 (paperback) : $25.99 |
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0062326031 (paperback) |
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