What Is NaPro Technology? A Natural Approach to Fertility and Women’s Health

Are you looking for a natural approach to your fertility and reproductive health? Then you need to learn about NaPro Technology! We’ll discuss what is NaPro Technology, why it’s an incredible and successful natural option for fertility and reproductive health, and how to find a NaPro doctor near you.

What is NaProTechnology?

NaPro Technology (Natural Procreative Technology), or sometimes just called NaPro, is a breakthrough approach to women’s health and fertility that focuses on identifying and treating the underlying causes of reproductive issues rather than just masking symptoms. Rooted in the understanding that fertility is a sign of overall health, NaPro Technology takes a personalized approach, recognizing that every woman’s cycle is unique. By closely monitoring these natural patterns, healthcare providers can develop targeted treatment plans to restore balance and improve reproductive health.

How NaPro Technology Works

1. Cycle Tracking and Understanding the Menstrual Cycle

At the heart of NaPro Technology is cycle charting using the Creighton Model FertilityCare System. The Creighton method is a type of Fertility Awareness Based Method (FABM) that is a proven approach that helps women track specific biomarkers that indicate hormonal health and fertility status. By understanding their own cycle patterns, women can pinpoint ovulation timing and detect potential irregularities, offering valuable insight into reproductive wellness.

2. Comprehensive Diagnostic Testing

Unlike conventional approaches that often rely on a one-size-fits-all solution, NaPro Technology uses advanced diagnostic testing to assess hormonal imbalances, ovulatory function, and structural abnormalities affecting fertility. These evaluations may include:

Blood tests to measure hormone levels (such as the estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, prolactin, FSH, LH, and more)
Ultrasound imaging to assess ovarian and uterine health
Additional testing to uncover other factors affecting hormone levels (such as blood sugar and insulin, vitamin levels, and more)

This in-depth analysis allows providers to pinpoint the root cause of fertility struggles rather than simply managing symptoms.

3. Working with the Body’s Natural Rhythms

Rather than overriding or suppressing the reproductive system, NaPro Technology is designed to work in harmony with a woman’s natural fertility cycle. The focus is on restoring and supporting normal reproductive function, ensuring that the body is operating at its full potential. This means that NaPro does NOT utilize birth control options like oral contraceptives and IUD. These tools are typically the first line “treatment” prescribed by conventional doctors to “treat” women’s health conditions, and yet they do NOTHING to truly treat root causes. Millions of women each year in the U.S. are prescribed birth control for menstrual cycle pain, irregular cycles, PCOS, endometriosis, headaches, mental health issues, and so many more — but birth control does not treat root causes for even ONE of those issues. Not. One. NaPro fertility care seeks to restore the cycle as it was designed to naturally work.

4. Personalized Treatment Plans

Based on a woman’s individual cycle patterns and medical history, customized treatment plans are developed to address specific concerns. These may include:

Bioidentical hormone therapy to correct imbalances
Surgical interventions for structural issues such as endometriosis or blocked fallopian tubes (learn more about the many NaPro treatment plans that exist)
Targeted medical therapies designed to enhance fertility naturally

5. Natural Fertility Support for Couples Struggling to Conceive

For couples experiencing infertility, NaPro Technology aims to identify and correct the root cause of conception challenges. By optimizing natural fertility factors, many couples are able to achieve pregnancy without the need for assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF (in vitro fertilization) and IUI (intra-uterine insemination).

Why Choose NaPro Technology for Fertility and Reproductive Health?

NaPro Technology offers a holistic, science-backed approach to fertility care that empowers women with the knowledge and tools to improve their reproductive health. By addressing underlying issues rather than merely treating symptoms, NaPro fertility care helps women restore hormonal balance, regulate cycles, and enhance fertility naturally.

Where to find a NaPro Doctor

Go to this FertilityCare Centers of America page & scroll down to “Find a Medical Consultant” to find a NaPro doctor near you in your state.

Some of these NaPro doctors are NaPro ObGyns and some are family medicine doctors. Overall though, they’ve been trained in the NaPro approach through the St. Paul VI Institute and can help you take a restorative approach to your reproductive health!

To get more familiar with how NaPro doctors work, check out some of my favorite NaPro doctors on Instagram & online!

Dr. Naomi Whittaker @napro_fertility_surgeon
Dr. Monica Minjeur – listen to her amazing Cycle Wisdom podcast with episodes #64 & #65 featuring me!

Functional Nutrition Coaching Complements NaPro Technology

For many fertility and reproductive health issues, the underlying root causes pertain to nutrition and lifestyle factors. This is where Functional Medicine / Functional Nutrition can really shine!

For example: a NaPro doctor may identify that a woman has low progesterone and can get her started on bioidentical progesterone supplementation which can greatly boost quality of life, get cycles back on track, and can even help her get pregnant and maintain a pregnancy when low progesterone is causing issues there.

A complementary functional medicine approach might include identifying and addressing nutrition issues that are impacting progesterone levels, such as blood sugar imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and an inflammatory diet. Additionally, we can also address lifestyle factors such as excess unmanaged stress in order to bring cortisol levels into better balance, since excess cortisol can often reduce progesterone levels.

My functional nutrition coaching for women’s health and fertility can be a powerful complement to the NaPro Technology approach, helping to optimize fertility by addressing key dietary, metabolic, and lifestyle factors that influence reproductive health. While NaPro fertility care works to identify and medically address key dysfunctions in a women’s reproductive system, functional nutrition focuses on nourishing the body at a foundational level—reducing inflammation, stabilizing blood sugar, supporting gut health, and ensuring the body has the right nutrients for optimal hormone production and egg quality.

By working with both a NaPro doctor and a functional dietitian like myself, women can take a truly holistic, science-backed approach to restoring fertility and achieving long-term hormonal balance. This combined approach empowers women to take proactive steps in their fertility journey while receiving personalized medical and nutritional support tailored to their unique needs.

Already working with a NaPro doctor but want additional, personalized guidance on nutrition? Or simply want to learn how functional nutrition coaching can support you in achieving your reproductive health and fertility goals? Book a FREE nutrition strategy call with functional medicine dietitian Victoria!