What are the benefits of using Fertility Awareness Methods?
• The method has no health risks or side effects for the woman. • It can be used to prevent or to plan a pregnancy. • It can be quite effective if used correctly and consistently, especially if you have regular periods. • It is acceptable for couples with religious concerns about birth control. • The method is free, except for a thermometer (and possibly a class fee and purchased charts). • It can lead to greater awareness and understanding of the body. • Couples may develop greater communication, cooperation and responsibility. • Barrier methods that have very few side effects may be uses with FAM during the fertile period to increase the effectiveness of pregnancy prevention.
