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Natural Family Planning (NFP)

‘Natural Family Planning’, also known as ‘NFP’, is a birth control method typically used within certain particular religious circles whose beliefs do not allow its members to practice any form of unnatural barrier methods such as condoms, intrauterine devices, birth control pills, spermicide, diaphragms, emergency contraception (also known as the ‘morning after’ pill), and abortion.

How does Natural Family Planning work?
The most effective practice of NFP is called the sympto-thermo method. It teaches a woman how to correctly observe and chart her basal body temperature (BBT) and her cervical mucus in order to determine her fertile days from her infertile days. During a woman’s fertile days, her BBT will be at a high level for at least three consecutive days, and she will notice mucus at her vulva. She will remain fertile until both the mucus has dried up completely, and her BBT is back to normal. Abstinence from sexual intercourse must be exercised during the fertile days.

How effective is Natural Family Planning?
This birth control method is not necessarily for everyone. It is not recommended for women who tend to have chronic infections, making it difficult to properly record menstrual cycles, and it is not recommended for women who have irregular cycles. With meticulous tracking, careful observation, and proper interpretation, NFP can be as effective as 95% to 98%.

What are the Pros and Cons?
Here are some pros and cons to the ‘Natural Family Planning’ method:

Advantages

• Is effective with proper practice
• Requires no medicinal drugs
• Encourages female body awareness
• Is in accordance with many religious beliefs and cultures

Disadvantages

• Offers no protection from sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s)
• Requires at least 3 to 6 menstrual cycles in order to learn the method
• Requires determination and discipline to monitor and chart cycles
• Abstinence from sexual intercourse may be a deterrent for some people