Over the many years since Taking Charge of Your Fertility was first released in 1995, I’ve had the joy of experiencing scores of amazingly serendipitous moments, but I think the one that will always touch me the most occurred just a couple years ago. But before I describe it, let me give a little context. I gush effusively over most animals. And even though I’ve only actually had cats throughout my life, I love dogs, but I have to admit that I draw the line at the incessant poop patrol. Luckily though, for the past 34 years, I’ve lived by a lake with a 3-mile path around it, where I get to feed my soul daily with the sight of [...]

My book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility, has been translated into nearly a dozen languages over the years, so a few days ago, I had the pleasure of Skyping with a charming Czech journalist about the upcoming release of the book in the Czech Republic (who knew?) While talking with her, I mentioned how one of the themes I wanted to convey throughout the book is the need for women to speak up for themselves, because nobody could possibly care about their health as much as they themselves do. As an example, I recounted this experience I had shortly after grad school: Over 35 years ago, I had a slight scare when some of the cells on my cervix came [...]