Frequently Asked Questions

Currently there is no protocol that has been tested by the Marquette university regarding  any of the monitors besides the Clearblue monitor. 

When the rules for this method are strictly followed it is 98% effective when trying to avoid pregnancy.

The cost of a course varies depending on the course. The needed supplies for the course can be found on the Supplies tab of the website. During postpartum times you can expect to go through a box of testing strips a month. During regular cycles a single box can last from 3-4 months.

No, it is not necessary to track either of these while using the Marquette Method. However, you can chart them if preferred, just ask your instructor to add additional rows to your chart.  

Yes, the Clearblue monitor was originally designed to help women know when they are ovulating in order to achieve pregnancy.

If you have an HSA plan you can get them to cover the costs of the monitor and strips.

No you do not have to be Catholic to use the Marquette Method.

This method was developed at Marquette University which is a private Catholic university. Therefore the values this method encourages align with Catholic church doctrine however, you do not need to be catholic to practice this method of NFP.