Understanding the perspective of women who use the Billings Ovulation Method®: a focus group study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Billings Ovulation Method®(the Billings Method) is a fertility awareness-based method (FABM) of family planning that relies on the observation of patterns of fertility and infertility based on vulvar sensations and appearance of discharges. This allows people to choose when to have intercourse, depending on whether they want to avoid or achieve pregnancy. Few studies have documented user experiences with FABMs.

Methods

We conducted four virtual focus groups (FGs) in May and June 2021 with current adult women users of the Billings Method. We asked questions about users' reasons for selecting a FABM and the Billings Method, positive experiences and challenges learning and using the Billings Method, and suggestions for improving the user experience. We performed

SUBMITTER: Ayala-Ramirez M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10170796 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature