NFP methods help couples understand the fertile and infertile times of the menstrual cycle, empowering them to achieve or avoid pregnancy. They rely on natural biological signs of fertility, such as cervical mucus changes, basal body temperature, and hormones.

With perfect use, the Marquette Method is 98-99% effective.

1. Hormonal: Uses a fertility monitor to measure urinary hormones.

2. Basal Body Temperature: Tracks daily body temperature to identify ovulation.

3. Cervical Mucus: Monitors changes in cervical mucus to determine fertile days.

4. Calendar (Rhythm) Method: Estimates fertile windows based on menstrual cycle calculations.

5. Sympto-Thermal: Combines multiple markers like temperature, cervical mucus, and calendar formulas for accuracy.

The Marquette Method is a hormonal method of Natural Family Planning for anyone looking to better understand their menstrual cycle and reproductive health. This includes couples who are looking to plan their familes, postpartum women who are breastfeeding, and women in the perimenopausal stage of their life.