What is FAM (Fertility Awareness Method)? And what it can tell you about your hormones

If you're newer to body literacy, cyclical living and cycle tracking, you might be wondering what the heck FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) is. Or maybe you've read about it and kind of know, but you haven't started practicing it. Or maybe you are already practicing it but you're not sure how to tell what your personal cycle rhythms are telling you about your hormones.Wherever you're at on your cycle tracking journey, this episode is an introductory glimpse at what FAM entails (tracking BBT, cervical mucus and the optional sign of cervical position) *and* what those signs are telling you about your hormonal health.Every person is unique, and your cycle and your signs will be unique to YOU. Which is why it's so important to start tracking earlier in your life and watch the changes over time. When you know how to confirm your own ovulation, you can use this method for contraception, conception AND to better understand your irregular cycle or *when* you're going to bleed in what can otherwise feel like the unknown times of perimenopause or postpartum. Understanding what your cervical mucus is telling you about your estrogen, and why your temperature rise and pattern throughout your luteal phase is an important indicator of progesterone levels is empowering to say the least. What if you didn't have to invest in expensive hormonal testing in order to understand what kinds of imbalances you're working with? FAM is a perfect place to start. You can always incorporate other methods in for conception, contraception or your hormonal health goals, but it's a foundation that all of these other methods can build on. Learn why in this week's episode.Listen to learn:what FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) iswhy FAM is foundational for TTC, natural contraception or hormonal imbalancesthe two required signs and the optional sign to practice FAM effectivelyhow your cervical mucus and BBT relate to estrogen and progesteroneinsights into what your cycle is telling you about your hormonesResources:Free Guide: Track Your Cycle Naturally with FAMGrab a spot on the Natural Contraception course waitlistToday's shownotes: What is FAM?Episode 5: Are you ovulating? And why it mattersEpisode 98: Reclaim your cervix!Episode 105: What is your fertile window? + how to decipher itIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdom.  And if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you.  ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal concerns.Click here to send me a quick message :)