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Advantages of Natural family planning

The advantages are:

  • Most women can use it if they are properly trained and keep accurate records.
  • If used correctly (usually after professional training), natural family planning is 98% effective. 
  • There are no side effects.
  • It does not contravene any religious beliefs. 
  • It can be used in conjunction with other methods of contraception such as condoms.  This is the most efficient way of using it as a method of contraception.