THIS very informative book was written with great compassion,
professional knowledge and expertise...and most of all love.
i bought this book years ago in my 20's and i have worn this
book out that it is in 2 halves...much dogged eared...i use
this book like a best friend/medical bible...

This is without a doubt the best book ever written about the female body, all of it. Extremely objective and easy to understand, it truly is, as advertised, an owner's manual for the woman's unique physiology.

No aspect of womanhood is ignored and no judgements are made. The information is clear, direct and helpful. Every woman should have a copy of this book and all men should be required to read it at least once.

For parents with children at the onset of puberty, male or female, this is a work that will demystify what their adolescence is about and will make the explanation of growing to adulthood far easier for the parent and easier to understand for the child. The lack of any particular moral datum, objectivity and scientific accuracy make this book ideal for most anyone seeking knowledge without commentary, social or otherwise.

Everything from STD prevention to ageing are approached, explained and summarized in comprehensive chapters with precision and compassion. Whether you are just coming to terms with adolescence or are beginning menopause, are beyond menopause or a man desiring to learn more about the enigma that is a female body, read this book.

this is the greatest book every written for women's health, along with the updated version, A Woman's Body. Mine is falling apart because it is my bible. Please please please Dr. Lauersen, give us an updated version. Your books are the absolute best.

When I needed a complete understanding of breast cancer and everything concerning treatment options,Dr. Lauersen and Ms. Stukane's book, laid out all the info for me. Everything one needs to know, concerning the breast is in this book. It is almost a year since I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This book greatly helped me to prepare myself for making my treatment options understandable. Knowledge is an important tool when making treatment choices. I still keep this book close at hand,so that I can refer to it's information when I need it and to help friends with their questions and concerns. Dr. Lauersen's books have always been favored guides to help me answer so many questions. I'm sure that many women will agree that clear and understandable anwers are what is needed. Thankyou, Dr. Lauersen and Ms. Stukane.

This a wonderful resource for anyone interested in breast health, particularly breast cancer. It covers a wide range of topics and directs the reader to other valuable sources for additional information. The authors encourage readers with computers to "go online" for the most up to date information about breast cancer (that's how I got to this Amazon.com site!). Of all the books I've read so far about breast health, this is the best. It's written at just the right level for the layman. Not too technical, yet not full of fluff. A bargain at Amazon.com's (discounted!) price of $22.50

This book is one of the best pregnancy books I've read. It's written in a question & answer format by an obgyn. Dr Niels Laureson has written other books aimed at women, and this one must be added to any pregnant woman's library.

The questions in his book come directly from his patients. He answers them in a friendly, informative, & non-judgemental way. He stresses the fact that a pregnant woman is the one who should be in charge of her birth experience, & I find that refreshing.

The questions in the book run the course from the mundane to the more serious. It's a wonderful tool to have, & has already put my mind at ease

The title says it all. This is the single best resource on standard medical information of this type I have ever seen. I am a Peace Corps volunteer in rural Guatemala, and this book is as useful to me in the field as it was when I was living in the States. I recommend this as an eye opening and informational read to all women age 14- menopause.

I think this was a very helpful book. It covered a lot of topics that I had questions about before I started this book. It also had many intesting facts about other cultures and sex in history which I found to be very interesting as well. I would recommend this book for every girl to read, even if you've heard ther works on what's going on with your body. This book helps break down stereotypes and gives you something to think about as far as self-confidence and relationships. I know Dr. Lauersen personally and not only is he an amazing author, but an amazing human being as well.

I have had endometriosis for six years now. "The Endometriosis Answer Book" was very helpful for me when I was first diagnosed, but now there are new books that have updated information. This book was written in 1989 and should not be purchased when there are books out there with new findings, new answers and new hope. The "Endometriosis Sourcebook" would be the better choice.

Although some of the information is outdated Dr. Lauersen does a good job of explaining the disease of endometriosis. He gives all the pros and cons on treatments that are available. The information on the endometriosis diet makes this book a valuable asset.

THIS IS THE FIRST INDEPTH BOOK WRITTEN ON THIS SUBJECT. IT IS EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE, AND COMPELLING TO READ, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A NOVICE AT THE ENDOMETRIOSIS GAME. DR. LAUERSEN, IF YOU READ THIS, THIS IS MY BIBLE. HOW ABOUT AN UPDATED VERSION? WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT HAPPEN.

I unintentionally stumbled upon this book in a bookstore in 1996 while trying to conceive my first child. I was not having fertility problems but before reading this book was going on information from my OB/GYN about how to achieve pregnancy regarding timing of relations and the "window of opportunity" for conception. I figured I'd read the book for the heck of it to see if there was something useful in it that went above and beyond the information my doctor already provided me with.

I was happy to find a very easy to read format and very understandable information. I was surprised to find different information regarding timing of relations with ovulation than my own doctor had given me. Specifically I learned that if I followed my doctor's method, conception would be far less likely to take place (according to the author/doctor) than if I followed the information recommended in his book. I learned the details of the fertility cycle and specific information about using (the inexpensive) ovulation predictor kits to help narrow down the fertility "window". At the time, I thought it humorous to read of intentional gender selection. I learned that gender selection does have a scientific reason and factors under the control of the woman and man can determine the gender of the baby. I did have a thought that a certain gender as a firstborn would be nice. I decided to follow the instructions in the book exactly and see if I'd conceive a certain gender. With the use of (the least expensive) ovulation predictor kits from the drug store I was happy to achieve pregnancy on the first month of following these directions. Additionally I ended conceiving a baby of my "choice" of gender, after following the instructions for that gender.

Women talk to each other about pregnancy and infertility; it is a natural thing between women, especially between pregnant women and women who are already mothers. As my friends and co-workers would tell me of their infertility problems or mention they want to begin trying, I explained that this book helped me, and I recommended that they read this book and educate themselves rather than just follow what their OB/GYN or Infertility specialist said to do. (I did not and am not recommending to ignore a doctor's advice, but to supplement it with self-knowledge obtained by reading this book.) Eleven women that I lent my book to ended up pregnant after reading this book and following the directions regarding timing, understanding their fertility cycle, and general nutritional recommendations. (I was so surprised at the success rate that I kept track of the numbers.) The women undergoing infertility treatment and procedures told me this book recommended more frequent intercourse than their own doctors did. The women who wanted a certain gender followed those instructions and every one of them conceived the gender they tried for. The women who didn't have a gender preference achieved pregnancy with a "surprise" gender and were happy.

What bothered me about the book was the detailed information about miscarriage and infertility treatments. Since I was not officially considered infertile I didn't have an interest in this and found those sections scary. I chose stop reading those chapters because at that point I was not considered medially "infertile". Instead I concentrated on the lifestyle recommendations that were definitely under my control such as nutrition, what to avoid eating or being exposed to, fertility cycle information, and conception and gender selection tips. My point is that this book is helpful even if you have not yet officially begun trying to conceive and is still helpful if you are not officially deemed "infertile".

Knowledge is power. I feel that every person should educate themselves about issues they are concerned with. Even if you are seeking the advice of a doctor or even an infertility specialist, I recommend you educate yourself about the topic. This is a very good book about achieving pregnancy, read it! Don't just rely on experts, become informed yourself. The price of this book is so much lower than expensive ovulation predictor kits and ovulation predictor computer programs. Rather than immediately think there is something wrong with your body, read this book first and see if you really are setting yourself up for success. Before rushing off to get a consult with an infertility specialist read this and make sure you have been "doing things right". If you have already been diagnosed with an infertility problem, then you definitely should read this and educate yourself, as it will help you have meaningful discussions and more able to make informed choices when talking with your infertility specialist.

I suffer from infertility and endometriosis. The latest edition of "Getting Pregnant" is excellent and a huge improvement from the last edition. It has been completely revised and updated for the millenium with all of the latest information on infertility treatment and fertility procedures. I feel that this would be one of the most helpful books for anyone who is trying to get pregnant (and I own A LOT of fertility books). I also consider this to be a great source of information for couples who are suffering from infertility.

The 2000 edition contains a bunch of new information and is twice the size of the 1992 edition. It includes the more "advanced" fertility info on immune disorders, male infertility, diet & "fertility foods", preventing miscarriage, new fertility surgeries, latest on high-tech fertility procedures, latest on fertility drugs and as well as the more basic information on how to increase your chances of conceiving, etc. (stuff for "beginners").

I finally did conceive last month, but I sadly miscarried 2 weeks ago. I was looking for pregnancy loss books, when I noticed that my "Getting Pregnant" book had been updated. I decided to purchase this book instead of a miscarriage book. I am really glad I did! It has helped me look forward to resuming my infertility treatment so I can try to get pregnant again. I am also looking forward to discussing many of the things that I learned from this book with my Reproductive Endocrinologist at our next consultation.

I really appreciate how encouraging Dr. Laurensen is. He is positive and upbeat, while remaining realistic. I am going through a really difficult time right now and this book has "lifted my spirits" a little bit. The book is also very easy to read, eventhough it covers some very technical stuff. It is very "reader-friendly"!

Much thanks to Dr. Laurensen and Ms. Bouchez for revising and updating their book!

I read Getting Pregnant cover-to-cover when I tried to get pregant the first time , followed the advice, particularly the diet and vitamins,and conceived so quickly and had a very healthy baby, which was a Godsend to me because I had miscarried in the past. Now that we've decided to try for another baby, I'm back to buy another copy ( the first one was lent to so many friends I lost track of who has it ) and was thrilled to see that a new version will be out soon. I'm on the waiting list - can't wait to get it. By the way for any of you who have read Dr. Lauersen's other books and found them boring and hard to read, don't hesitate to buy this one. It's definately written MUCH better than the others and , in my opinion, a lot more helpful.