“FABMs use different markers of a woman’s fertility – including cervical mucus, basal body temperature, and urinary hormones — to provide guidance to women about what is happening and where they are in their menstrual cycle.”
“LAM is a highly effective form of family planning … (that) is an inexpensive, very accessible option for women and couples in a variety of settings.”
FACTS is “laying a foundation for a generation of doctors, teaching them to walk with their patients to better health. No one wants to rely on pharmaceuticals. FACTS is shaping that evolution, to train those who will spread the word.”
“Medical professionals have a duty to protect their patients, and their definition of protection can be skewed by societal norms and cultural climate.”
“I feel that I know more about my body than a lot of women my age, and that gives me a great sense of empowerment,” Clara told me.