NFP

HOW INTERESTED ARE YOU IN NFP?

Not Interested, just taking the course for a requirement

Ambivalent

Definitely using NFP

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR MORNINGS?

I wake up at the same time every day.

I wake up at around the same time every day, within a couple hours.

My wake-up time varies widely from day to day.

It depends on the day.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR MONTHLY CYCLE?

Fairly consistent. It can be a little confusing at times, but it doesn’t really worry me at all.

I’m postpartum, so my cycles are very confusing right now.

My cycles are very confusing and I would like to figure out why. I am willing to do whatever I need to in order to address this issue, even if it means some form of medical intervention.

WHICH STATEMENT BEST DESCRIBES YOUR CURRENT STATUS?

I feel good about my cycles, I understand them and know what to expect.

I am a bit confused by my cycles, and wish I had a more accurate picture of exactly where I’m at on any given day.

I am very confused by my cycles, and would like to figure out why they are the way they are.

WHAT DO YOU FEEL MOST COMFORTABLE WITH AS FAR AS CHARTING?

Keeping track of several signs of fertility in order to have a broad picture

Having a monitor keep track of my fertile signs

Only keeping track of one or two fertile sign

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS DO YOU THINK YOU WOULD BE MOST COMFORTABLE WITH?

I need to keep track of my temperature patterns as well as my cervical mucus to know what’s going on with my fertility.

The monitor will tell me what’s going on with my fertility.

I only need to keep track of mucus or sensation to know what’s going on with my fertility.

HAVE YOU BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A REPRODUCTIVE DISORDER?

Yes

NFP

We recommend SymptoPro

The Sympto-Pro method instructs couples how to observe and interpret cervical fluid, basal body temperature, cervical changes and various other secondary signs. Once a couple has learned to observe these indicators, they are given rules to apply that frame the boundaries between the three phases of the cycle. Rules are recommended based on the signs that the couple observes and charts, the reproductive category that the couple is in and the couple’s intention (achieve or avoid). Both methods provide a system of feedback to the couple that helps them refine their understanding of the method.

We recommend Marquette Model

The Marquette Method of Natural Family Planning teaches couples how to track cervical fluid, temperature and cervix as well as how to monitor the underlying hormones that drive the menstrual cycle. Using the Clearblue Easy fertility monitor, the woman can determine the levels of two female hormones that are produced during the fertile window.

We recommend Creighton Model

The FertilityCareTM method teaches clients to observe and interpret the cervical fluid indicator only (ovulation model). Our diocese offers the Creighton method both in and out of a medical setting. It provides couples with a defined grading system for cervical fluids. Because of its standardization, charts tracked in this method can be used to detect underlying menstrual cycle irregularities. (often face to face classes)