Marquette Method

  • The Marquette Method of Natural Family Planning was invented in 1999 by Dr. Richard Fehring, PhD, RN, FAAN.

  • The method uses the Clearblue Fertility Monitor to measure levels of estrogen and luteinizing hormone in the urine.

  • This method enables users to accurately identify a woman’s fertile window to either achieve or avoid pregnancy.

  • There are special protocols designed for women with regular cycles, irregular cycles, in the postpartum breastfeeding state, or in perimenopause.

How effective is Marquette?

  • Under perfect use conditions, the Marquette Method is between 98-100% effective at avoiding pregnancy and comparable to the oral contraceptive pill.

  • There is also evidence that using Marquette to focus intercourse on high or peak fertility days increases the probability of achieving pregnancy.

  • Please click here for a more detailed review of the research.

How much does Marquette cost?

  • Marquette is taught by medical professionals (i.e. nurses or physicians) who have completed training through Marquette University.

  • Lucia Fertility charges a one-time fee of $150 for instruction in Marquette.

  • The Clearblue Advanced Fertility monitor costs around $200.

  • The Clearblue fertility test sticks cost around $1.50 each. On average, 10 test sticks are required per month depending on the length of the cycles.

  • The monitor and test sticks can be purchased from Amazon or Costco Online.

  • The above fees are not covered by MSP, but may be covered by an extended health insurance plan with a physician’s prescription (which we can provide).

  • If you are interested in learning the Marquette Method, please e-mail us: jonathan.yang@well.company

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