When you’re trying to conceive, knowing when you ovulate is one of the most important things. The fertility awareness method (FAM) is a natural form of birth control that does not use any drugs or devices. It combines the calendar method, basal body temperature, and cervical mucous to give you awareness of when your body is most fertile.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. I think it’s an important topic to discuss in the medical community since about 1 in 10 women in the United States are affected by it, yet, most people don’t even know what it is. Let’s talk about it!

When planning to start a family, fertility testing may be an important consideration for many women, especially if conception is unsuccessful after several months of trying. Diagnosing fertility status requires a very comprehensive first appointment in which many topics are discussed, such as birth control use, partner’s fertility status, menstrual history, sexual practices, surgical history, medications, lifestyle, diet, work and home environment, stress levels, and so much more.