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The Pill

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The Pill. Are you sure it's for you? by Jane Bennett and Alexandra Pope explores the widespread use of the contraceptive pill and its often overlooked side-effects. The book delves into how the Pill works, its links to depression, nausea, headaches, migraines, and loss of libido, as well as its impact on fertility and nutrition. Through accessible language and case studies, it offers alternatives to hormonal contraception and guidance for reclaiming health after stopping the Pill, helping readers understand their bodies and fertility choices.
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Ideal for women and girls considering or currently using the contraceptive pill, those interested in natural fertility options, and anyone seeking informed guidance on reproductive health and wellbeing.

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Explores the physical and psychological repercussions of taking the pill - from side effects, like weight gain and depression to cancer, to effective alternative methods of contraception.

Accessible, informed, inspired, The Pill provides you with a wealth of case studies and information that will help you make the choice you want for your body.

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While the Pill is taken by most women and girls at some stage in their lives, few realise it is not without side-effects. Clear links have been made to depression, nausea, headaches and migraines, as well as a loss of libido. Contrary to what most of us believe, it is not a failsafe contraception. Around 2 in 10 women do conceive while taking the Pill. Others experience difficulties conceiving after coming off this drug. There are also nutritional concerns, which can affect the health of subsequent children long after you have stopped taking it.

So what is the Pill, how does it work and what does it do to your body? If not the Pill, then how else can you control your fertility in casual or long-term relationships? Are hormonal implants and injections any better? If you're about to come off the Pill, what are the best ways to reclaim your health and wellbeing? And what can you look forward to when your body returns to its natural rhythm?

Accessible, informed, inspired, The Pill. Are you sure it's for you? provides you with a wealth of case studies and information that will help you make the choice you want for your body.

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"The fast and true road to a woman's shamanic power lies in her womb and in the flow of her menses. If that statement startles you, you need to read this book. If you agree with it, you need to read this book. Here you will find options to manage your fertility, guidance for listening to your belly, and the loving embrace of sisterhood." — Susun Weed, author of the Wise Woman Herbal series

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741750799

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 324

About the Author

Jane Bennett has worked as a natural fertility specialist since 1990 and Alexandra Pope is a psychotherapist and has run workshops on menstrual health and the psychology of women for the last 11 years.

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