What is the Marquette Method?

The Marquette Method is a sympto-hormonal form of Natural Family Planning (NFP). It begins with educating couples about the woman’s menstrual cycle. In traditional forms of NFP, women are taught to observe various signs of fertility, such as cervical mucus changes, basal body temperature (BBT), and other physical symptoms. The Marquette Method adds a layer of objectivity with the use of a fertility monitor which measures hormone levels.

Couples can then chart this data and identify fertile and infertile patterns of their cycle. They can then choose whether to abstain from intercourse during fertile periods to avoid pregnancy or engage in intercourse during fertile periods if they are trying to conceive.

Overall, the Marquette Method offers couples a natural, hormone-free approach to family planning that is based on scientific principles and personalized to each individual’s unique menstrual cycle patterns. It empowers couples to take control of their fertility while respecting the natural processes of the body.

What supplies do I need?
Clearblue Fertility Monitor (currently unavailable in Australia)  

OR

Mira Monitor

Test sticks for Mira or Clearblue 

How much does the method cost?

• Mira Monitor- ~$120 (with instructor discount)    Clearblue Monitor- ~$200
• Mira – ~$2 per stick (with instructor discount)            Clearblue – ~$2.60                                  The number of test sticks you will need per month is dependent upon your stage of fertility. Women whose cycles have not returned can expect to use around 30 test sticks per month. Women in regular cycles can expect to use 10-15 test sticks per cycle.