General articles related to NFP

This website provides a wide range of articles regarding all aspects of NFP.
http://www.usccb.org/prolife/issues/nfp/index.htm

Personal and Relationship Benefits of NFP

This article contains an exploration of the benefits of NFP.
http://www.canfp.org/ate/response01.html

One husband’s perspective on living with NFP and what the method has brought to his married life. http://www.phxnfp.org/articles.php?id=5

NFP Effectiveness for Achieving and Avoiding a Pregnancy

For a review of the University of Dusseldorf study of NFP effectiveness.
http://www.fertilityuk.org/nfps823.html

One of the benefits of NFP is that it assists couples who are trying to achieve a pregnancy. Focused intercourse during the fertile time enhances the likelihood of pregnancy. Time to Pregnancy: Results of the German Prospective Study and Impact on the Management of Infertility.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=
Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12923157&dopt=Abstract

Spiritual and Theological Dimensions related to NFP

An exploration of the personal and social effects of contraception by the renown speaker on NFP: Janet Smith, Contraception Why Not?
http://www.nfpoutreach.org/vitae.htm

Some people say, “NFP does not mean Not for Protestants.” People of many faiths find spiritual as well as other benefits to NFP. A Protestant perspective on the spirituality of NFP. http://www.engagedmarriage.com/sex-family-planning/an-educated-artsy-fartsy-protestants-thoughts-on-natural-family-planning

Archbishop Chaput of Denver reviews Catholic teaching on responsible parenthood.
http://www.archden.org/archbishop/docs/of_human_life.htm

Natural Family Planning Awareness Week is an event that was begun by the American Academy of NFP (now American Academy of FertilityCareTM Professionals) and is promoted by the Diocesan Development Program for NFP (DDP/NFP), Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
http://www.usccb.org/prolife/issues/nfp/nfpweek/

Physical and Moral Aspects Related to Why People Choose NFP

A point of controversy is the abortifacient properties of hormonal contraceptives. The article below is a scientific exploration of this mechanism of hormonal contraceptives and is entitled, Postfertilization Effects of Oral Contraceptives and Their Relationship to Informed Consent.
http://archfami.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/9/2/126

All methods of artificial birth control are efforts to separate sexual intercourse from procreation. This separation supports sexual relationships that are much weaker than traditional marriage—hooking up, cohabitation, adultery, and serial monogamy.
http://onemoresoul.com/contraception/risks-consequences/what-a-woman-should-know-about-birth-control.html

While not a matter related to NFP, many people who use NFP are interested in this particular issue. This article considers the possible link between breast cancer and abortion.
http://onemoresoul.com/news-commentary/study-abortion-contraception-raise-breast-cancer-risk.html

Premenstrual Syndrome Relief

Millions of women suffer from the effects of Premenstrual Syndrome. This article contains a sensible look at PMS and what can be done to alleviate symptoms.
http://www.johnleemd.com/store/pms_facts.html

Premenopausal Issues and Solutions

The controversy over Hormone Replacement Therapy has been settled. To read the report of the Women’s Health Initiative regarding hormone replacement therapy click on this link.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/whi/

While there is not yet a definitive solution for all women suffering from premenopausal symptoms, there are some solutions which some women find of benefit.
http://www.hormonesnatural.com/