Tracking and recording your menstrual cycle is much more than just a prediction of your next period; it's also a source of valuable information about a woman's body, health, and fertility. Find out in this article how to understand your cycle using the symptothermal method, and how to use this information for natural family planning.
What is the symptothermal method?
The symptothermal method (STM) is a method of natural family planning based on tracking your menstrual cycle and fertile window using several key indicators: basal body temperature measurement, cervical fluid and cervical position monitoring, and potentially other accompanying symptoms.
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How does the symptothermal method work?
Throughout the menstrual cycle, a woman's body undergoes many changes in preparation for possible fertilization. Fluctuating hormones affect basal body temperature, which slightly increases after ovulation. At the same time, the consistency and amount of cervical fluid also change. Its main task is to help transport sperm towards a mature egg during ovulation.
Changes in body temperature, cervical fluid, as well as the overall course of the cycle and the presence of other symptoms, will help you navigate your menstrual cycle. Moreover, thanks to this, you can quite effectively determine your fertile and infertile periods and confirm the probable day of ovulation. This is something that may interest women who wish to conceive, as well as those who would like to avoid conception naturally without synthetic hormones.
Usage and Reliability of STM
The symptothermal method has wide application:
- Increasing the chance of conception
- Overview of cycle phases and onset of menstruation
- Supporting a healthy menstrual cycle
- A form of natural contraception
When used correctly, STM is up to 99.6% reliable.
How to start with STM?
If you are interested in how to start with the symptothermal method step-by-step, you can choose our webinar Symptothermal Method in Practice. The webinar is intended for every woman who wants to learn how to effectively determine her most fertile period of the cycle or wants to learn how to navigate her menstrual cycle and use STM in everyday life as a form of natural contraception.
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The Femvie Team
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to naturally support fertility?
A healthy diet, plenty of exercise, sleep, stress management, and targeted nutritional supplements like folic acid or a fertility complex can naturally support female fertility.
When should I start taking folic acid?
We recommend starting folic acid ideally 3 months before planned conception. It is crucial for the proper development of the neural tube in the fetus.
What affects female fertility?
Age, hormonal balance, diet, body weight, stress, and conditions like PCOS or endometriosis can affect fertility. Tracking ovulation will help you identify fertile days.
