The Advantage of Natural Birth Control
December 28, 2009 by pregnancy
Filed under birth control
Fertility awareness inevitably leads to natural birth control. Some people can’t or won’t use hormonal contraceptives and prefer natural family planning over other modern contraceptive solutions. The ovulation method, the rhythm method, the standard days method, the sympto-thermal method are just a few of the natural birth control choices people rely on. Here is how each of these works.
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The standard days method
The menstrual cycle is divided into three main periods according to the standard days method. Day number 1 is the first day of the period. Between day 1 and day 8, you are unlikely to get pregnant and you can have sex without birth control. Between day 9 and day 18, ovulation takes place and you are fertile. You should not have sex, or you should use another birth control method. From day 20 to day 32, you can once again enjoy natural birth control.
The ovulation method
The analysis of the changes in the cervical mucus makes the basis for the ovulation method. Ovulation usually takes place between the 9th and the 18th day of the menstrual cycle, with variations from woman to woman. The fertility tests available in drug stores can help you determine when you ovulate, and thus you can use some extra birth control during that period.
The sympto-thermal method
The sympto-thermal method is both a natural birth control solution as well as an option for couples trying to conceive. It is a bit more difficult to keep track of the subtle changes in the body, which is why women who want to get pregnant are keener on this method than those who seek natural birth control.
There are no guarantees with natural birth control. There is a lot of unpredictable in the way a woman’s body works during the menstrual cycle, and many unplanned pregnancies appear as a result. If the menstrual pattern is regular, then the efficiency of natural birth control methods is very high, just like that of hormonal birth control. Seek medical advice and see what recommendations you can get. Professional advice could simplify your choices a lot, and good information could save you from an unwanted pregnancy!
