Ever wondered how natural family planning methods actually compare to methods of contraception? There are multiple factors to consider: effectiveness, side effects, participation of the man the woman, etc.

The Office of NFP worked with local physicians to create these comprehensive charts and graphics to easily compare! We hope this serves as a useful resource when discussing NFP and answering frequently asked questions.

Comparison Chart

Comprehensive Comparison Data: NFP vs. Contraception

Here we have a more comprehensive and in-depth data comparison of NFP and various forms of contraception, plus the resources as compiled by Peter Danis, MD, Family Physician, Certified FertilityCare Medical Consultant, and Gavin Puthoff, MD, OBGYN, Certified FertilityCare Medical Consultant, 2024.

Dozen Differences – NFP vs. Contraception

A list comparing the primary differences between natural family planning and contraception, from the scientific data to the personal aspects, and all in between! This handout is also available in Spanish.

Questions about the different methods of NFP? Visit this post for an overview on each method.