Key Recommendations for Practice
| Clinical Recommendation | Evidence Rating | References |
|---|---|---|
| Modern FABMs of family planning have similar unintended pregnancy rates in self-selected users compared with other conventional methods. | B | 4– 17, 20, 21, 27– 34 |
| Couples interested in using FABMs of family planning should be referred to an instructor certified in the patient's method of choice for adequate instruction. | C | 4– 17, 20, 21, 27– 34 |
| Frequency of intercourse is not decreased among couples using the modern FABMs of TwoDays and Standard Days methods compared with those using conventional family planning methods. | B | 58 |
| Women who are physically separated from or lack the support of their male partner are less likely to use the methods properly and more likely to discontinue use of an FABM. | C | 17 |
FABM, fertility awareness-based method.