Symptothermy is a method of observing the menstrual cycle.
Reliability and contraceptive safety of symptothermia :
According to the WHO (World Health Organization) :
Definition of symptothermia: Women monitor their fertile periods by observing changes in their cervical mucus (light texture), temperature (slight increase) and cervical consistency (softening).
It prevents pregnancy by avoiding unprotected sex with vaginal penetration on most fertile days.
98% efficiency when used correctly and regularly.
98% reported efficacy in current practice (Manhart et al., 2013).
-> Fertile periods can be managed in several ways: abstinence, male or female condom, in which case we refer to the contraceptive efficacy of the method used.
http://www.who.int/.../f.../detail/family-planning-contraception
The effectiveness of a fertility awareness based method to avoid pregnancy in relation to a couple's sexual behaviour during the fertile time: a prospective longitudinal study. (Hum Reprod. ; Frank-Herrmann P, Heil J, Gnoth C, et al., 2007)
Conditions for reliable symptothermal treatment
- Understanding and learning symptothermia:
And yes, applying the method properly means, on the one hand, observing oneself and, on the other, interpreting one's observations correctly. In fact, there's nothing difficult about it, but learning is necessary. Women often jump in very quickly, without taking the time to fully understand the fundamentals of the method.
It is therefore necessary to take the time to learn from books or from the natural contraception e-learning course (https://cyclointima-backup.mangrovea.com/index.php/e-coaching-contraception-naturelle-2/) to get started in the best possible conditions.
- Discuss it as freely as possible with your partner:
Communication within the couple is an essential element of good practice. Since sexuality depends on whether or not we are fertile, if communication is not clear and free, confusion can arise, leading to risky relationships due to lack of clarity.
So it's important to explain to your partner why you're making this choice, how important it is to you and what it involves, as well as how the method works.
- Get properly equipped
And yes, having the right equipment is absolutely essential, so simply equip yourself with a 2-decimal thermometer and a cyclogram to record your observations.
- Surround yourself
Surrounding yourself with like-minded women and advisors is important in the early stages, so that you can ask all your questions and feel reassured.
Before the practice is fully integrated, there's a whole learning period where we often need to be listened to and comforted in our first steps.
For this there are various groups on symptothermy, you can also join the Cyclominettes VIP community through the natural contraception e-learning course where you have the space to ask all your questions and ask me personally, as well as send your observations every month for the masterclasses 🙂
