What are the instructions that all women should receive before initiating a natural family planning method?
When starting to employ these methods, all couples should use abstinence or another non-hormonal method of contraception until the cycle pattern is established and recognized. The couple should also be carefully instructed about the reproductive cycle, the symptoms to monitor and methods for temperature charting (including the need for a special basal body temperature thermometer). The couple will likely benefit from a repeat visit following a few cycles of charting to review the method and individualize the concept of fertile days.
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