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Are female doctors really more supportive of fertility awareness-based methods—or are we just assuming they are? In this episode, we unpack the surprising data that challenges this assumption and explore what it means for cycle charting users and educators alike.
Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Early bird registration is officially open! Follow this link to join our next class, starting in July 2025!
Today’s episode is also sponsored by Lisa’s newest book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols. Click here to grab your copy today!
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Topics discussed in today’s episode:
- The growing use of fertility awareness methods and why it matters.
- Surprising attitudes of female healthcare professionals toward FABMs.
- Misconceptions about FABMs and “irregular cycles”.
- Effectiveness concerns and the lumping of all FABMs together.
- Training and knowledge gaps among healthcare providers.
- Time, staffing, and administrative barriers to FABM support.
- How to prepare for medical appointments as a fertility awareness user.
- Why having a supportive provider is important, but not always necessary.
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Resources mentioned:
- A Mixed-Methods Assessment of Health Care Providers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Around Fertility Awareness-Based Methods in Title X Clinics in the United States
- Fertility-awareness knowledge, attitudes and practices of women attending general practice
- Real Food for Fertility | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack and Lily Nichols
- The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
- Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook
- Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program
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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic
A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors:
Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM)
This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women’s health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you’ve been waiting for. Click here to apply now!
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