Your Body Is Talking: Are You Listening?
As we continue to celebrate National Women’s Health Week, we are featuring an interview with Megan,* a long-time user of fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs), who used the Sympto-Thermal Method (STM) both when growing her family and while monitoring her reproductive health. Kaitlyn Eckert, a former FACTS elective participant, interviewed Megan about her story and why she is grateful for the myriad benefits of FABMs.
Menstruation May Precondition the Uterus for Successful Pregnancy: A Review
As part of National Women’s Health Week, we are featuring an article about the potential role of menstruation to precondition the uterus for future pregnancy. Summarized by a former participant in the FACTS elective, the authors of this research explore the role of menstruation in achieving a successful pregnancy by investigating parallels between inflammation present in both menstruation and pregnancy.
‘Women deserve better’: Why this medical resident pursued FABM certification
FACTS Ambassadors are medical or health professional students and residents from across the country (and the world!) who desire to learn more about fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) and choose to share this information with colleagues to educate them about FABMs. This month, we are featuring Dr. Erin Kay, a first-year family medicine resident who plans to focus her future practice on restorative reproductive medicine.
The Surprising Dynamics of Luteal Phase Hormones in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, we are featuring research that assessed the relationship between supplemental hormones and symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). This study highlights the need for further research on ovarian hormone dynamics as they relate to symptom severity in both premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and PMDD. Wong presents a compelling case….
Imperfectly Perfect: An FABM for Every Season
esearch conducted among fertility awareness-based method (FABM) users often makes a distinction between “perfect use” and “typical use.” This story highlights the importance of motivation with the use of these methods and the way that “typical use” can be “perfect” for a woman and her family. This week we share an interview written by Abby Koski, a former FACTS elective student. She spoke with Carol,* who was first introduced to FABMs in middle school but did not put them into practice until her 20s.
Ovarian Stimulation in the Treatment of Infertility: A Review
During National Infertility Awareness Week, we are featuring an article comparing various options available for ovulation induction, including clomiphene citrate, aromatase inhibitors, metformin, and gonadotropins. Ioana Pencea, a former FACTS elective participant, summarized information published in the Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques.
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