The NaPro Guru: An Interview with Dr. Christine Cimo Hemphill
In the year of the pandemic, outstanding educators like Dr. Christine Cimo Hemphill met the increased demand for high quality online education imparting new knowledge and innovative ways to approach familiar conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This interview with Dr. Hemphill describes ways in which a fellowship in NaProTECHNOLOGY enhanced both her training and practice as a physician specialized in obstetrics and gynecology (Ob-Gyn). The interview was conducted by Dr. Karen Hayde during the FACTS elective.
Environmental Factors and Male Fertility: A Review
To close this month’s series on male fertility, Dr. Emily Woodard reviewed a 2019 article published in Global Reproductive Health titled, “Male infertility and environmental factors.” The data reported over the years about the potential impact of environmental factors on fertility is compelling. Still, more research is needed to not only identify factors that negatively impact fertility but also to protect fertility in men and women through proven preventive strategies.
The Value of Men’s Involvement with FABMs
During Men’s Health Month, we are excited to feature this interview with a patient who has experienced the value of having a male partner fully invested in using fertility-awareness-based methods (FABMs) for family planning. This interview is part of our series that highlights the reality of using FABMs, including benefits as well as challenges of the various methods. Hannah Sinks, a second-year medical student, conducted this interview as part of a two-week online selective.
Diet Matters in Male Fertility: A Research Review
This week’s research review continues our series on male fertility and summarizes a fascinating piece published in 2015 titled, “The Association between Dietary Patterns and Semen Quality in a General Asian Population of 7282 Males.” The synopsis was written by Dr. Taylor Keen while on the FACTS online elective in fertility awareness.
The Role of Men in Family Planning: A Research Review
To celebrate Men’s Health, FACTS is publishing research reviews and interviews throughout the month of June to raise awareness about the importance of addressing male fertility. This week’s review discusses the often-neglected and essential role of men in family planning. Dr. Nicholas Burstein summarized the 2017 article published in Malaysian Family Physician titled, “The roles of men in family planning – a study of married men at the UKM primary care clinic.”
Discovering Synergy with FABMs: An Interview with a Couple
Throughout the month of June, FACTS is highlighting the importance of male health, fertility, and involvement in fertility awareness. This interview with a couple was conducted by Stephanie Nguyen while on the FACTS fertility awareness online elective. This resourceful couple has benefited from a variety of fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) through their adaptability, openness to learning, and their desire to make decisions together.
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