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FABMs: Early Diagnostic Tools in Endometriosis
This week’s interview with a patient begins with a common story of a frustrating search for answers while struggling with Endometriosis but highlights the reality that promising outcomes are becoming more frequent. It also highlights an exciting discovery: FABMS and charting may serve as early diagnostic tools in the often-long road to answers and effective treatment for women with endometriosis. FACTS is also offering access to a FREE webinar – check it out here.
FABMs: Essential Tools in a Physician’s Toolbox
During National Endometriosis Awareness Month, we write about two patients whose diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis was expedited by the use of charting and fertility awareness based methods (FABMs). Kylie Knoles-Barnett, a second year medical student, conducted this interview which illustrates the roadblocks some women encounter as they seek help. Medical professionals with expertise in FABMs have an expanded toolbox to support these women.
FACTS Speaker Feature: Luis García, MD
The FACTS Speaker Series: In 2013, FACTS began to train speakers to provide the presentations we create specifically to share the science of fertility awareness based methods (FABMs) with medical professionals, students, and the public. Since our first training, we have equipped more than 90 speakers to share the FACTS in their universities, training programs, hospitals, clinics, and communities throughout the US and internationally.
In 2020, we will feature a FACTS-trained Speaker every month to highlight the diversity and depth of knowledge and expertise of our talented pool of speakers. Our series begins this week with Luis García, MD, a family physician who cares for the Spanish-speaking community of York, PA. Dr. García grew up learning about fertility awareness from his parents, who used it to teach “sex-ed.” Since then, he has had a passion for sharing the message of fertility awareness with friends and family as well as his patients.
A Balancing Act: One Couple’s Journey through Fertility
This interview with a couple is part of our series focused on the reality of using fertility awareness based methods (FABMs), including benefits as well as challenges of the various methods. Dr. Rachel Engle, a family medicine resident, conducted the interview that highlights this couple’s choices in family planning and the various approaches many couples utilize as they navigate the different phases of the reproductive years.
Introducing FACTS Advisory Council Member: Theresa M. Hardy, PhD, RN
The FACTS Advisory Council consists of a talented and diverse group of individuals whose guidance and support are essential to the success of our organization. Being a member of our Advisory Council is a voluntary position and all their work with FACTS is a generous contribution of time and expertise. Each month, we have featured an Advisory Council member to highlight their unique contributions to our mission. Our series continues this week with Theresa Hardy, PhD, RN, whose experience in research, expertise in the Marquette Method, and knowledge of the latest “Fem-Tech” (female technology) are just a few of the reasons we are thrilled to welcome her to the FACTS team.
Wrist Wearables as Fertility Tracking Tools: A Research Review
This research review details a report published in 2018 titled, “Modern fertility awareness methods: wrist wearables capture the changes in temperature associated with the menstrual cycle.” The review was written by Anastasia G. Xenophontos, a medical student participating in a two-week online elective taught by FACTS executive director, Dr. Marguerite Duane, at Georgetown University School of Medicine.