“Approximately 53% of participants had insulin resistance… However, only 44% of the study population was considered overweight based on BMI.”
Labor Day 2024
“A reproductive life plan is a tool designed to help women and men identify their reproductive goals over their lifetimes, as well as take steps to achieve these goals.”
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.”
Effects of Breastfeeding on Maternal Health: A Review
“All mothers should know about the potential health benefits of breastfeeding to help them make an informed decision.”
A Review of Research on Luteal Phase Deficiency
“Diagnostic criteria for LPD included short luteal phase duration of < 10 days (clinical LPD) and low luteal progesterone < 5 ng/mL (biochemical LPD).”
Ovulation Indicators: A Review of Research
“This study examined the utility of tracking cervical mucus, LH surge and urinary hormone measurements to identify the estimated day of ovulation and demonstrated ovulation occurs within 1.6-2.4 days of US-DO based on these biomarkers.”
Effectiveness of FABMs to Avoid Pregnancy: A Review of Research
“The hormonal changes throughout the female cycle can be observed or tracked using different biomarkers, leading to the four main types of FABMs that patients may choose: calendar-based methods, cervical fluid methods, sympto-thermal methods, and sympto-hormonal methods.”
Ambulatory Hormone Monitoring of Ovulation: A Review of Research
“Proov Complete aims to accurately and sensitively predict ovarian reserve and fertile days, and confirm whether ovulation was successful.”
It’s All in the Timing!
“FABMs provide women with significant control over their family-planning decisions, enabling them to time pregnancies to unique family situations.”
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