Happy Thanksgiving 2024!
“The connections FACTS has fostered among those dedicated to fertility and women’s health are truly something to be thankful for.”
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.
A Physician’s Personal Journey using FABMs
This compelling interview with a family physician in Ontario, Canada explores ways to integrate fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) into clinical practice and medical education.
Will Transdermal Estradiol and Micronized Progesterone Prevent Peri-menopausal Depressive Symptoms?
Summarizing a research review by Gordon et al, former FACTS elective student Anish Patel teaches us about the application of transdermal estradiol combined with micronized progesterone to address depressive symptoms in this population.
The Reach of FABMs Beyond Family Planning
Sabel Hicks, a former FACTS elective student, interviewed Jeni,* a friend who has been using fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) to track her cycle for years.
Regaining Her Autonomy: How One Patient Found Her Way with FABMs
Today we are featuring an interview with a woman who used different fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs)