Why haven't I heard of RRM or NaProTechnology before?

RRM and NaProTechnology remain relatively unknown because they challenge conventional medical approaches that prioritize suppressive treatments over root cause diagnosis and restoration.

Several factors contribute to limited awareness of Restorative Reproductive Medicine. The most significant is a training gap. Surveys of OB/GYN residents show that fertility knowledge is no better than non-OB/GYN residents, with nearly half overestimating the age at which fertility declines. Only 3 to 6% of practicing OBGYNs and family physicians have correct knowledge of fertility awareness-based method effectiveness. Residency programs provide no dedicated training in cycle-based diagnosis, NaProTechnology, or restorative approaches.

Financial incentives also play a role. RRM's emphasis on diagnosing and treating root causes does not generate the same revenue as repeat IVF cycles or long-term suppressive medications. Couples are often told their only options are hormonal suppression to "manage" symptoms or IVF for fertility. Diagnosing and treating actual underlying conditions is rarely offered.

Media coverage has compounded the problem. When major outlets first covered RRM in 2025, much of the reporting conflated it with religious objections to IVF rather than engaging with the published outcome data. Misinformed coverage reinforces the training gap: physicians who encounter RRM through headlines rather than journals dismiss it without reviewing the evidence.

Additionally, RRM requires specialized training in reproductive surgery, cycle analysis, and endocrine restoration that most physicians don't pursue. The field demands a different paradigm: viewing reproductive symptoms as signs of treatable conditions rather than inevitable problems to suppress. This represents a fundamental shift from conventional practice.

• Only 3-6% of OBGYNs and family physicians have correct knowledge of FABM effectiveness (2010 Canadian study)
• OB/GYN residents' fertility knowledge is no better than non-OB/GYN residents (2022 survey, n=2,828)
• 78% of OB/GYN residents overestimate IVF success rates (Human Reproduction, 2016)
• No standard residency program includes NaProTechnology or restorative reproductive medicine training

RRM offers couples evidence-based diagnosis and treatment of reproductive disorders through precise surgical techniques, bioidentical hormone restoration, and natural cycle optimization. Rather than masking symptoms with suppressive medications, RRM clinicians identify root causes like endometriosis, PCOS, or hormonal imbalances and provide targeted treatments to restore normal reproductive function.

RRM remains relatively unknown because it requires specialized training and challenges the conventional model of suppressive symptom management in reproductive medicine.

This information is educational and not a substitute for individualized medical care. Consult an RRM clinician or healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation.