This well-written, informative guide gives you a better understanding of the female cycle and its relationship to fertility and conception. Easy to read and full of helpful graphics and examples to teach you how to monitor your menstrual cycle. You'll soon be able to recognize when you're most fertile, when to anticipate your menstrual period, and whether or not you've conceived.
As the book explains, by using simple fertility signs including peaks in morning body temperature and changes in cervical position and cervical mucus, it's possible to determine when ovulation is taking place. This fertility awareness is a very useful tool for couples who are trying to conceive. Taking Charge of Your Fertility also explains how to influence the sex of your baby by timing intercourse according to certain fertility signs. The book features thorough, easy-to-understand explanations of hormones, the menstrual cycle, and menopause and is recommended for any woman who wants to gain a better understanding of her body.