The Versatility and Reversibility of Fertility Awareness-Based Methods: An Interview

The Versatility and Reversibility of Fertility Awareness-Based Methods: An Interview

During her fourth year of medical school, Megan Euerle, DO, had the opportunity to interview a fertility awareness-based method (FABM) user as part of the FACTS elective. As a future pediatrician, Euerle expressed her gratitude for the information the elective provided regarding the applications of FABMs, especially in adolescent reproductive health. The conversation shared below highlights the value of educating women in these methods as they provide safe, cost-effective means of monitoring reproductive health and family planning.

Your Body Is Talking: Are You Listening?

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.

‘Women deserve better’: Why this medical resident pursued FABM certification

‘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.

Imperfectly Perfect: An FABM for Every Season

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.

The Benefits, Burdens, and Beauty of FABMs

The Benefits, Burdens, and Beauty of FABMs

Sandra Spychalska shares a thoughtful interview that explores one woman’s journey with fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) and the learning curve across three different methods. It highlights the versatility of the methods and the importance of identifying the method that best meets the needs of the individual woman or couple, as well as the unexpected benefits that couples experience when using FABMs.

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