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In the news today: "Women who start using oral contraceptives during puberty or adolescence may not respond to stress as well as their counterparts who begin using birth-control pills as adults, or not at all, according to research done by the University of Ottawa. Additionally, the study of 75 women suggests that early use of birth control pills may contribute to the development of mood-related disorders, such as depression."... https://ottawacitizen.com//uottawa-team-examines-effects-o

The New Yorker has a new documentary about male infertility: "Infertility stories are often framed as challenges that a couple confronts together (or that a woman confronts alone), but, as the film’s title suggests, this is Scott’s story, and, as such, it’s about his struggle, one that is related to but not entirely overlapping with the desire to have a baby." https://www.newyorker.com//male-infertility-and-the-meanin

Is the worldwide pandemic affecting your menstrual cycle? Some women are experiencing changes and this is why it could be happening: https://www.forbes.com//why-you-might-miss-a-period-duri/

Women of a certain age? Don’t worry about a hot flash:

Oh, Cosmopolitan UK, we can't even say why are you reporting about the rhythm method like it's the 1950s?! -- Because Serena Canada started teaching the Symptothermal Method (STM) of Natural Family Planning in 1955. We invite you to reach out to our medical advisor Dr. Suzanne Parenteau-Carreau to learn about the STM. https://www.cosmopolitan.com//hea/a31525461/rhythm-method/

Interesting - why do you choose the one you love?

Benefits of #breastfeeding during this pandemic:

Not sure how to feel about this: https://www.ctvnews.ca//menopause-will-be-delayed-possibly

Have you heard about this online learning opportunity?

Did you know that FitBit offers charting tech? Have you used it? We often have couples ask us for recommendations and our one constant is to take a class so you understand the method and don't rely on technology to interpret your signs of fertility. The tech should be a tool you use, not the decision maker! https://www.mobihealthnews.com//fitbit-launches-period-and

Not sure who the creative team behind this ad campaign is, but this is hilarious! Know what else helps ensure your period doesn't show up and surprise you?? Learning to chart your cycle with Serena BC! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKL-_5jBlls

Mothers who chart their cycles can help show their teen daughters how to chart, too. https://www.nytimes.com//teenagers-menstrual-pain-cramps-t