Natural Birth Control
Natural birth control depends on fertility awareness. There are many couples out there who for one reason or another cannot use hormonal contraceptives, and prefer to combine natural family planning with some non-traditional birth control method. The sympto-thermal method, the ovulation method, the standard days method or the rhythm method are just a few of the natural birth control choices people rely on. Here is how each of these works.
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. There are very reduced chances of getting pregnant if you have sex between day 1 and day 8. Ovulation occurs between day 9 and day 18, and this is the most fertile interval. Use another birth control method or abstain. From day 20 to day 32, you can once again enjoy natural birth control.
The ovulation method
A woman can recognize when ovulation is about to begin by the changes in the cervical mucus, yet, it is often hard to tell. Ovulation usually occurs place between the 9th and the 18th day of the menstrual cycle, but variations are possible from woman to woman. If you prefer natural birth control, you can use the fertility tests available in drug stores to learn when you are most fertile, and use extra birth control during that period or abstain from sex.
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 requires a careful monitoring of the changes in the body and it needs several months to reach a conclusion for the observation.
The big disadvantage of natural birth control is that it cannot offer any guarantees. There are many unknown factors in the way a woman’s body works during the menstrual cycle, and many unplanned pregnancies appear as a result. The efficiency of natural birth control methods is higher when the menstrual pattern is regular. Seek medical advice and see what recommendations you can get. Professional advice makes choices a lot easier, and good information could save you from an unwanted pregnancy!