“In the beginning, it might be really challenging [to learn a fertility awareness method]. [Similarly to learning to ride] a bike, you’re like, ‘how am I going to balance and go forward and not fall off?’ But once you get into that rhythm of making those daily observations and learning what’s normal for you and what is an indicator of your fertile window, you can become very, very adept at this.” So says Dr. Marguerite Duane, MD, in this latest exclusive Natural Womanhood interview. She answers common questions like ‘what are fertility awareness methods (FAMs),’ ‘who can use them,’ ‘how effective are they?’ and ‘how can I find the right method for me?’
Whether you’re looking to get off of birth control, but unsure of what your other family planning options are, or you’ve heard of ‘fertility awareness,’ but don’t fully understand what that is, or what using a fertility awareness method (FAM) might mean for you, this video is for you. In this exclusive Natural Womanhood interview, Grace Emily Stark sits down with Dr. Marguerite Duane of the Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science (FACTS), to answer everything you’ve ever wanted to know about this exciting approach to women’s reproductive health and family planning!
If you’ve ever wondered…
– What are FAMs?
– What are fertility ‘biomarkers,’ and what do they tell us about our health?
– Are FAMs the same thing as the ‘rhythm method?’
– Are FAMs scientific? What evidence or discoveries support their use?
– How can you find out which FAM is best for you?
– How can you use breastfeeding for family planning?
– Are FAMs effective for pregnancy prevention, and how do they compare to birth control?
– Which FAMs have medical protocols for diagnosing and treating issues like PCOS and endometriosis?
– How can you make your FAM as effective as possible for you?
– What’s the scoop on fertility monitors, devices, apps, and wearables?
– Which fertility apps can you trust to be accurate–and to protect your privacy?
… Then we encourage you to watch this video for answers to all of these questions and more!
It’s also the perfect video to share with your FAM-curious friend who’s eager to learn more about her family planning options outside of birth control.
As Dr. Duane points out:
“The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Academy of Pediatrics both recognize the female cycle as the fifth vital sign of health that women should learn to monitor beginning in adolescence. And our society would do well to recognize that all women are smart and capable of learning to observe the signs of their cycles.”
We couldn’t agree more–after all, that’s why Natural Womanhood exists! We hope you enjoy this exclusive interview, and encourage you to share it widely. View it below, or on the Natural Womanhood YouTube channel!
Additional Reading
Which hormone monitor is right for your fertility goals?
FAM Basics: Why you really need to learn from a fertility awareness method instructor
Lisa Hendrickson-Jack explains how natural menstrual cycles provide “the fifth vital sign”
Can you trust fertility tracking apps with your data?
Medical benefits of fertility awareness: Why doctors should embrace the science of charting
