CDC Changes Effectiveness Rating on Fertility Awareness Methods

Until recently, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that the failure rate of Fertility Awareness-Based Methods in avoiding pregnancy was 24%, which would discourage most couples from using them and would prevent doctors from recommending them. Earlier this year, they changed this posted rate to “2% to 23%” which is a major change for the industry.

What does it mean for women and couples and for those who speak about these methods? What should we do next to continue ensuring these methods continue to be acknowledged?

Read more about it here.