[narses]

Is there validity to the "new" data? Given that NFP (partial abstinence) is approved only in cases of necessity, and often then medical necessity, should the pius couple practice total abstinence when face with lifethreatening OB-GYN issues?

[Aquinasfan]

Given that NFP (partial abstinence) is approved only in cases of necessity, and often then medical necessity, should the pius couple practice total abstinence when face with lifethreatening OB-GYN issues?

Good question. I would think so. It's certainly a big cross to bear.

You also have a good point about NFP being used out of medical or other grave necessity. The pope on many occassions has warned against adopting a "contraceptive mentality."

[Polycarp]

Is there validity to the "new" data?

A word of caution to those who are putting too much credence into this "report":

One Reuters report on one researcher's conclusions does not validify the "new" data by any means whatsoever.

This article is just as much a hit piece against NFP as it is a "science report" on the conclusions based on this study.

I'm not buying ANY of it till I see the medical journal report itself and subsequent peer reviewed studies that verify this one.