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19th January 2023
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She continued: "For example, to use the cycle tracking method as intended, women must faithfully measure basal body temperature and viscosity of cervical fluid at the same time every day, track cycle lengths to calculate their fertile window and refrain from having sex on specific days of their cycle."
Pfender said that misinformation about birth control is a "public health issue", particularly if they don't encourage other forms of contraception to prevent against unwanted pregnancies and STIs.
According to Planned Parenthood, fertility awareness methods (FAMs) do not work as well as other types of birth control methods (contraceptive implant, intrauterine device or system, contraceptive injection, contraceptive pill, patch or vaginal ring). The organisation warns that FAMs are only effective when they're used "as perfectly as possible". This involves consulting with a doctor and a nurse and having the time and discipline to check your cycle every single day.
For comprehensive advice on family planning and contraception, head to the HSE's website right here. Resources in other languages are available here.
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