Fertility, Menstrual Cycles and Family Planning With Shannon Vitale

According to Jama and Nikki welcomes Shannon Vitale, a registered nurse and fertility care practitioner with OSF HealthCare, for a conversation about understanding menstrual cycles, fertility and reproductive health. Vitale explains how cycle charting can help women recognize personal patterns and identify questions to discuss with a healthcare professional.

The discussion covers hormones, ovulation, cervical mucus, PMS, changing cycles and fertility concerns involving both women and men. Vitale also describes the Creighton Model, its NaProTechnology medical component and its use in natural family planning, including how couples may use fertility awareness when considering pregnancy.

Jama, Nikki and Vitale also discuss reducing stigma around menstruation, teaching cycle awareness from the first period through adulthood, and improving communication within families and relationships. The conversation is educational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.