Summary Chart of Natural Methods of Family Planning

Calendar Based Methods
(Also known as a Rhythm Method. Not considered a modern method of NFP.)
Name Website Cervical Mucus Temp Cervix Fertility Monitor Calendar Count Comments
Tissue
Exam		 Sensation
Standard Days Method Link ✓ Can only be used effectively by women who have a 26-32 day cycle range. Cycle beads used.

 

Single-Indicator Methods
(observe only one marker of fertility)
Name Website Cervical Mucus Temp Cervix Fertility Monitor Calendar Count Comments
Tissue
Exam		 Sensation
Billings Ovulation Method® (BOMA-USA) Link ✓ Taught in two classes with follow-up appointments schedule until client is confident. Emphasis placed on sensation.
FertilityCareTM Link ✓ ✓ Taught over nine sessions (one introductory and eight follow-ups). Standardized for medical evaluation as needed.
Family of the Americas Link ✓ ✓ Simplified BOMA method, available in 21 languages.
Two Day Method Link ✓ ✓ Taught in one session where the woman learns how mucus present today or yesterday equals fertility.

 

Multi-Indicator Methods
(observe two or more markers of fertility)
Name Website Cervical Mucus Temp Cervix Fertility Monitor Calendar Count Comments
Tissue
Exam		 Sensation
Couple to Couple League Link ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Three class series with follow-up taught live in person or online. Teaches relationship between cervical fluid and temperature.
Sympto-Pro Northwest Family Services Link ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Three class series with follow-up taught in a variety of learning formats. Teaches relationship between cervical fluid and temperature.
Marquette Method Link ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ This is the only method that includes information gathered from urinary assay. Variety of learning formats offered.

For more information on NFP methods and how they compare visit FACTS:
Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science at https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/

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