I had a very difficult experience of perimenopause that spanned about a decade, and the pill caused multiple symptoms, including extreme mood swings and breast pain. When I finally sought the help of Serena, they connected me to a husband and wife team who were incredibly patient, thorough, and caring.  My particular situation was complicated, so Serena’s Medical Advisor was asked to weigh in on the fertility charts – her assessment of early menopause was spot on and pre-dated the gynaecologist’s diagnosis by months.  Through this process, I gained a renewed sense of connection with my body and what was happening; this was perhaps the most important gift of all because as many women will attest, perimenopause/menopause can make your body feel like a complete stranger.
	
		
	
	
  
    
  
			
				
            					
          					
					
					
										
										
										
						Roy & I were married in 1963 and planned to have 10 children.  Our first son David, was born in November 1964.  Our second son Robbie was born in November 1965.  In November 1966, our third son Michael was born and died at about the 20th week of pregnancy – looking					
					                    
											
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						I had a very difficult experience of perimenopause that spanned about a decade, and the pill caused multiple symptoms, including extreme mood swings and breast pain. When I finally sought the help of Serena, they connected me to a husband and wife team who were incredibly patient, thorough, and caring. 					
					                    
											
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						A few months before our wedding date, we took Serena’ s course on Natural Family Planning (or NFP for short).  Our wedding day was May 3rd, 2003; from that day on, we used NFP as a couple to both avoid and achieve pregnancies.  During the first two years of our					
					                    
											
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						My husband and I have been using the Symptothermal method taught to us by Serena B.C. for almost three years now. We’ve found it helpful and effective for so many things. I have very irregular periods, with the Symptothermal method I finally know when my periods are going to be					
					                    
											
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						When we were engaged, my future husband suggested we check out Serena method of natural family planning.  I was impressed with both my future husband and the method.  It was in “tune” with our faith, it was natural and didn’t rely on pills or chemicals, and it wasn’t just the					
					                    
											
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