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Natural family planning method as effective as birth control pill
Posted on Feb 25th 2007 7:00AM by Bethany SandersAre you looking for a more natural method of contraception? Then this news may both surprise and please you. A recent study published in the journal Human Reproduction found that the symptothermal method is just as effective as the birth control bill in preventing pregnancy.
In the symptothermal method (STM) of birth control, women learn to recognize the natural rhythm of their monthly cycle and the cervical signs of impending ovulation. During that time, couples either abstain or use a barrier method of birth control (condom, etc.). The study showed that the method, when used correctly, had an unplanned pregnancy rate of .6 to .9 percent, equal to that of the pill.
The key phrase is when used correctly. All forms of birth control (except abstinence) carry the risk of pregnancy and that includes the symptothermal method. As with any new method of contraception, it's a good idea to do your research ahead of time!
In the symptothermal method (STM) of birth control, women learn to recognize the natural rhythm of their monthly cycle and the cervical signs of impending ovulation. During that time, couples either abstain or use a barrier method of birth control (condom, etc.). The study showed that the method, when used correctly, had an unplanned pregnancy rate of .6 to .9 percent, equal to that of the pill.
The key phrase is when used correctly. All forms of birth control (except abstinence) carry the risk of pregnancy and that includes the symptothermal method. As with any new method of contraception, it's a good idea to do your research ahead of time!
