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A GLOBAL HANDBOOK FOR PROVIDERS

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Side Effects, Health Benefits, and Health Risks

Side Effects

None

Known Health Benefits

Known Health Risks

Help protect against:

  • Risks of pregnancy

None
Why Some Women Say They Like Fertility Awareness Methods
  • Have no side effects
  • Do not require procedures and usually do not require supplies
  • Help women learn about their bodies and fertility
  • Allow some couples to adhere to their religious or cultural norms about contraception
  • Can be used to identify fertile days by both women who want to become pregnant and women who want to avoid pregnancy
 

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