How to Use Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) for Both Contraceptive and Fertility Purposes

Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is a natural alternative to hormonal birth control. Yet, it can also be an excellent tool if trying to conceive. In this episode we discuss how you can use FAM for both, as well as how to use it to understand your hormone levels throughout the month. And if your goals ever change, it’s super easy to switch gears once you have the methods of FAM down.

You may be familiar with FAM if you have ever heard of tracking your cycle with cervical mucus or a thermometer for basal body temperature tracking (BBT). FAM encompasses both of these natural contraceptive and fertility methods. I have been using FAM for the last five years or so and it has been such an incredible tool. It has also taught me so much about my body. Understanding your cycle is not something we are taught in school or growing up. When we share this information with our clients they are alway floored by what they learn about how simple changes like your temperature and cervical mucus can indicate hormone changes. Tune in to this episode to learn more!

A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇

• What is Fertility Awareness Method and how did it come to be?
• What are the different FAM tools (cervical mucus, BBT, etc.)?
• Cervical mucus – what changes can we expect throughout the menstrual cycle? What do these changes mean (hormonal, sperm motility, etc.)
• BBT – what changes can we expect throughout the menstrual cycle? What does this temperature change mean about hormonal function and where you are in the cycle?
• What are the shortcomings with OPK or LH test strips?
• What is the accuracy of FAM for contraception? When are our green/red days based off FAM?
• What about fertility? When is the best day(s) to conceive based on FAM?
• Where does someone start with FAM who is currently on an oral contraceptive but wants to switch to a non-hormonal contraception option?

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