Fertility not only perceives the ability of a person to conceive children, but also encompasses the person’s overall health and well-being. People become aware of their fertility in which aids them to improve their fertility. Including, it benefits their physical and mental health in many ways: from mitigating depression, to rectifying hormonal imbalance, and helping make better health choices. Various studies revealed that women who opt for the fertility awareness method (FAM) over other family planning method experience the natural health benefits of ovulation which positively impacts other health aspects as well. FAM is safe, inexpensive, and free of side effects.
Monitoring signs of fertility and charting them daily increases a person’s understanding of fertility cycle and provides an insight to overall health. Many women and couples use FAM as a method to achieve fertility or infertility. There are various observable signs tied to fertility: basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and urinary metabolites. FAM use each one or a combination of these signs to determine fertility. Many studies were done to understand how each sign and fertility biomarkers can be used to establish fertility. Until the 1980s, the Creighton Model System (CrMS) was fully described as integral part of health care to help couples understand their phases of fertility and infertility. CrMS is a standardized modification of the Billings Ovulation Method.
To learn more about CrMS, you may contact the St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Fertility Care — a charitable organization that exist to educate people about sexuality. Using the Creighton Model System, they view fertility as a healthy aspect of our lives, and not as a disease. They have trained professionals who work with specifically trained physicians who incorporate CrMS into their medical practice. Visit their website at fertilitycare.ca to learn more about their programs and to support the work they do.