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Continued use of the Standard Days Method.

Irit Sinai1, Rebecka I Lundgren, James N Gribble

  • 1Institute for Reproductive Health, Georgetown University, Washington, DC., USA. sinaii@georgetown.edu

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Summary

The Standard Days Method (SDM) is effective for long-term family planning. Women who successfully use SDM for one year are likely to continue using it effectively in subsequent years.

Area of Science:

  • Family Planning Research
  • Reproductive Health
  • Fertility Awareness-Based Methods

Background:

  • The Standard Days Method (SDM) is a fertility awareness-based method identifying cycle days 8-19 as fertile.
  • It is most effective for women with cycle lengths between 26-32 days.
  • Cycle length variability is a key factor in early method discontinuation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the long-term effectiveness and continuation rates of the Standard Days Method (SDM).
  • To determine if cycle length variability remains a significant issue in the second and third years of SDM use.
  • To evaluate SDM as a viable long-term family planning option.

Main Methods:

  • Follow-up study of 478 women from an efficacy trial and 1181 women from introduction studies.

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    • Main Results:

    • The Standard Days Method demonstrates sustained effectiveness in the second and third years of use.
    • Method effectiveness compares favorably with other user-directed family planning approaches.
    • Women maintaining cycles within the 26-32 day range in the first year are likely to continue doing so.

    Conclusions:

    • Successful completion of the first year of SDM use predicts continued effective and successful method utilization.
    • The Standard Days Method offers a sustainable and effective long-term family planning choice for eligible women.
    • SDM is a viable option for women seeking non-hormonal, user-directed contraception.