“The Billings Ovulation Method proved to be useful to the India Family Planning Program with its low use failure rate and higher continuation rate than other birth control options.”
A Quick Start on the TwoDay Method: A Review of Research
“The TwoDay Method is a fertility awareness-based method (FABM) in which users ask two questions: (1) Did I note any cervical secretions today? (2) Did I notice any secretions yesterday?”
Pregnancy Intention and Incidence Among Nurses: A Review of Research
“Among participants who reported their intention multiple times, approximately half of those initially contemplating pregnancy altered their intention within a year.”
Finding Fulfillment in Family Medicine with FABMs
“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.”
TikTok Told Me…How I Learned About 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.”
Sarah’s Story
“As Sarah was sharing her story, I was amazed by the way she and her husband were able to navigate different methods …it became evident that there is no single best method, nor is a woman limited to a single method over her life.”
Impact of Motivation on Natural Family Planning Efficacy: A Research Review
“For couples using natural or fertility awareness-based methods, a high level of motivation has long been recognized as an important factor contributing to success.”
There is an FABM for every person in every stage of life
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.”
Becoming a FACTS Medical Student Ambassador: Part 2
“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.”
Becoming a FACTS Medical Student Ambassador: A Life-Changing Experience
“I was struck by the way that hormonal birth control medicalizes a woman’s fertility; the implication is that her fertility is a disease that needs to be treated, not a natural part of her physiology that can be understood and respected.”
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