The Medical and Surgical Practice of NaProTECHNOLOGY, 215-230, 2004

Chapter 16: Measuring Effectiveness and Pregnancy Rates of the CrMS

Joseph B Stanford

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Abstract

Methodologically rigorous effectiveness data for the CrMS are presented, including method-effectiveness and use-effectiveness rates for pregnancy avoidance drawn from prospective cohort studies, demonstrating rates comparable to or exceeding hormonal contraception. Standardized outcome measurement is necessary to establish the CrMS's scientific credibility and to provide practitioners and patients with accurate, evidence-based counseling on system performance.

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how effective is the Creighton Model for avoiding pregnancy, method effectiveness vs use effectiveness natural family planning, Pearl index vs life table pregnancy rate NFP, behavioral vs intentional pregnancy classification family planning, Creighton Model pregnancy rate studies, how are NFP effectiveness studies designed, Creighton Model discontinuation rate, perfect use vs typical use fertility awareness

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Stanford, J. B. (2004). Chapter 16: Measuring Effectiveness and Pregnancy Rates of the CrMS. *The Medical and Surgical Practice of NaProTECHNOLOGY*, 215-230.

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