What is Natural Family Planning?

Natural family planning is based on fertilization occurring just before, during, and after ovulation. By monitoring yourself daily, you may be able to determine when you are ovulating. In practice, the effectiveness of natural family planning is only 30-70%.

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Natural Family Planning?

Natural family planning is inexpensive and has no health risks involved. It is more effective for women with regular menstrual cycles who keep good daily records and are dedicated to the method.

Natural family planning is only 30-70% effective, therefore it is not the most reliable form of birth control.

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