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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Creighton Model (CrMS)?
In CrMS, fertility is observed as a part of health, not disease. It is not a natural contraceptive, nor is it in Vitro Fertilization (IVF). It is true fertility appreciation in that it can be used to achieve pregnancy, avoid pregnancy, and/or monitor fertility.
The CrMS is a system focused on knowing and understanding the naturally occurring phases of fertility and infertility. Through this understanding, the couple is able to make decisions regarding the achievement or avoidance of pregnancy. It is the only system that provides information dealing with the complete dimensions of the procreative ability. In addition, it provides women the added benefit of being able to monitor and maintain their procreative and gynecologic health over a lifetime. CrMS teachers are trained allied health professionals." (The CREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare System, Book I, Hilgers et all, 2017)
What can CrMSÂ and NaProTECHNOLOGY help with?
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Achieving Pregnancy
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Avoiding Pregnancy
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Irregular Cycles
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Long or Short Cycles
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Infertility
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Anovulatory or Oligoovulatory Cylces
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Dry Cycles
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Luteal Phase Defects
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Repetitive Miscarriage
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PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
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Menstrual Cramps
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Premature Birth Prevention
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Endometriosis
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Avoiding pregnancy during perimenopause
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Avoiding pregnancy while breastfeeding
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Irregular or Abnormal Bleeding
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Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
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Other Medical Problems - Find more information about NaPRO TECHNOLOGY
How Effective is The Creighton Model?
To achieve a pregnancy: Studies show that in normal fertility couples, conception will occur 76% of the time in the first cycle of using a defined day of fertility, and 99% of the time by the 6th cycle.
To avoid a pregnancy: Studies show that the Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System is over 99% effective in avoiding pregnancy when properly taught by a qualified teacher and then correctly applied (perfect use). In a peer-reviewed journal article, the typical use effectiveness was found to be 96.8% to avoid pregnancy*. This means the Creighton Model is among one of the most effective forms of family planning available.
With infertility: Studies have shown that 20%-40% of couples will achieve pregnancy using only the Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System while up to 80% conceive with addition of NaPRO TECHNOLOGY.
*Journal of Reproductive Medicine, June 1998. Studies using good methodology that have followed this study have shown similar or better typical use effectiveness.
How do I get started with Creighton Model FertilityCare (CrMS) and NaPRO TECHNOLOGY?
You can book a CrMS Introductory Session or contact one of our FertilityCare Practitioners directly to get started with CrMS.
NaPRO TECHNOLOGY was born out of the Creighton Model FertiltyCare System (CrMS) and many NaPRO doctors will not see a client until she has charted at least one full menstrual cycle (or 30 days whichever is shorter) using CrMS. The standardization within CrMS allows NaPRO doctors to quantifiably categorize specific biomarkers and then use those categories to assess, diagnose, and treat medical conditions. Your Creighton Practitioner will refer you to one of the NaPRO doctors we work with.
Do You Take Insurance?
Groesbeck FertilityCare does not currently take insurance, but several of our practitioners are in the process of becoming eligible to take insurance. We expect that we will be able to take insurance some time in the late spring or early summer of 2025.
Why Do You Charge for Your Services?
The Practitioners at Groesbeck FertilityCare Center are allied health professionals who undergo specialized training to provide specialized care. Just like other allied health professionals such as dieticians, lactation consultants, and ultrasound technicians, Creighton Practitioners must complete extensive training and take a comprehensive exam to provide services. Practitioners at Groesbeck work with NaPRO doctors and other medical professionals by providing clients the highest level of care and expertise. Additionally, certified practitioners undergo an extensive certification process through the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals, an independent academy, to ensure that they are providing the best possible services.
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The Creighton Model FertilityCare System cannot be learned independently and is only available through Creighton Model Practitioners. The education clients receive through Groesbeck is unique and valuable.
Do I have to be Catholic to learn CrMS?
Groesbeck FertilityCare Center is founded on the understanding that we are all made in the Image and Likeness of God - Male and Female. Each of the Practitioners at Groesbeck FCC actively practices their Catholic Faith and teaches CrMS in accord with the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and Catholic Moral Tradition. You do not need to be Catholic to learn CrMS at Groesbeck FertilityCare Center, but we think it is important that all of our clients understand the philosophy and moral principles that guide our teaching.