The Global Health eLearning Center is pleased to offer this course on the Standard Days Method (SDM), a new and effective natural method of family planning. This method was developed through scientific analysis of the fertile time in the woman's menstrual cycle. The SDM can help expand contraceptive options and address unmet need for contraception. This course covers topics such as:

-How CycleBeads facilitate use of the SDM
-The advantages and challenges of the SDM
-Factors that can facilitate or limit use of the SDM
-The three-step process of SDM counseling
-Provider perspective and common medical barriers
-Strategies to make the SDM and CycleBeads more available in country programs