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Frequently asked questions

The questions we hear most often about the Creighton Model, NaProTECHNOLOGY, and how to take the first step.

General

It is an educational and medical system that teaches women and couples to know and understand their reproductive health through the Creighton Model, supported by trained Practitioners and, when needed, by NaPro consultant doctors.
No. Many people learn the method simply to understand and care for their health. Others use it to treat symptoms, monitor their cycle, or make decisions about fertility.
No. Any woman of reproductive age can learn to understand her cycle. When there is a partner, they can be integrated into the process; and when appropriate, the man's reproductive health is also considered.
No. The Practitioner teaches the method; medical diagnosis and treatment belong to your doctor. When the chart suggests something that needs medical attention, you are referred to a NaPro consultant doctor.

The Creighton Model

No. Unlike calendar methods, it does not estimate fertile days from previous cycles. It teaches you to observe and record, in real time, the biomarkers of your own cycle —such as bleeding patterns and cervical mucus— using standardized criteria. It doesn't guess the cycle: it observes it, records it, and interprets it.
No. It helps you understand and care for your reproductive health, monitor your cycle, and make decisions with more information. It also provides useful data for symptoms such as pain, irregular bleeding, or altered cycles.
Mainly the presence and quality of cervical mucus and the pattern of bleeding, recorded day by day. Other symptoms can be noted alongside the chart.
You learn the foundations in the introductory session and begin charting right away. Understanding the full pattern of your own cycle takes a few cycles, with follow-ups along the way.

NaProTECHNOLOGY

The Creighton Model is the educational part: it teaches you to observe and chart your cycle. NaProTECHNOLOGY is the medical part: using that information, a medical professional can look for the causes of a condition and guide tests or treatments.
No. No intervention can guarantee it. NaProTECHNOLOGY seeks to restore the health conditions that allow fertility to express itself naturally when possible. Every process is unique and results can vary.
It aims to look for the causes of these symptoms rather than only suppressing them. Whether it is appropriate for your case is something a qualified professional must assess.

Getting started

Find a Practitioner near you in the directory. In the first session you learn about the system and start charting your cycle; then you continue with personalized follow-up sessions.
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The network keeps growing. Write to us through the contact page and we will help you find the closest option, which may include remote follow-up where available.
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Yes. There is a structured training program with defined stages.
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