FAQs

In this article:

• What’s involved in learning SymptoPro?
• Is it difficult to learn SymptoPro?
• What observations does SymptoPro require?
• What’s involved in follow-up?
• Is it difficult to use SymptoPro?
• How much abstinence is involved?
• How does periodic abstinence affect the couple’s relationship?
• Does SymptoPro really work? How effective is it?

WHAT OBSERVATIONS DOES SYMPTOPRO REQUIRE?

SymptoPro is a Sympto-Thermal method, meaning that it combines the mucus pattern (the "sympto" part) and the temperature ("thermal") to crosscheck the changes in fertility for a very effective method.

I DON’T HAVE 28-DAY CYCLES, CAN I STILL USE SYMPTOPRO?

Some women think that “regular” means having a 28-day cycle, but a typical cycle range is 23-40 days, so even a 1-2 week variation in one’s cycle is still generally considered typical. Even women who do not have “regular” cycles can use SymptoPro. In all cases, it is important to learn from a certified SymptoPro Fertility Education Instructor.

WHAT IS SYMPTOPRO FERTILITY EDUCATION?

SymptoProTM is an effective, scientifically based method of family planning that treats fertility as a normal, healthy process. It is based upon observations of changes in the woman’s body that reliably reflect her fertility or infertility. The couple using SymptoPro interprets this information and then either has intercourse during the fertile time or abstains during the fertile time, depending upon their family planning intention.

In this article:

• Biological reasons
• Relational reasons
• Philosophical reasons
• Spiritual reasons