By: Alyssa Bowen Editor’s Note: Alyssa Bowen was in her fourth year of medical school when she completed the FACTS elective. The course expanded her understanding of natural family planning methods and opened the door to a conversation with a friend who uses a...
“Unfamiliar with NaPro, the gynecologist/oncologist who removed the tumor warned the couple they would have difficulty conceiving with a single ovary… (However,) they became pregnant with their daughter just two months later.”
“Dr. Blanke has cultivated a thriving medical practice over the last 20 years where he continues to work as a full-scope family physician and help patients meet their family-planning goals exclusively through FABMs.”
“She was surprised how quickly she caught on: After just two to three cycles, it became almost second nature to check her secretions daily and … it has also been an empowering experience.”
“After several scares of irregular bleeding, she was diagnosed with placenta previa. They lost the baby in November 2022…this loss was devastating.”
“She found it fascinating that she could examine the chart of a woman who lives halfway across the world and understand it perfectly.”
Whole body wellness can help women on their fertility journey.
“Her story opened my eyes to just how difficult and exhausting fighting for your own healthcare can be. The FACTS elective has taught me more about women’s health than I ever imagined.”
The Marquette Method has a breastfeeding/postpartum protocol. Melody now checks for estradiol and luteinizing hormones (LH) in her urine … daily and the monitor reads these hormones as either “low”, “high,” or “peak” to signal possible ovulation.”
“I learned how to share my point of view … as “I have something novel and effective to offer, and I have this additional training that can serve women and help address the root cause of their reproductive health problems.”