Did anyone have any luck with fertility monitors for contraceptive purposes?Mayb!
Question: I was just wondering if anyone ever used fertility monitors for contraception, on the box of maybe MOM it says it could be used as reliable contrcaptive tool meaning you are protected if you abstain/use other contraceptive during ur ovulation and 5-6 days before it.
Answers: I was just wondering if anyone ever used fertility monitors for contraception, on the box of maybe MOM it says it could be used as reliable contrcaptive tool meaning you are protected if you abstain/use other contraceptive during ur ovulation and 5-6 days before it.
No. This is why:
- Fertility monitors will tell you when you are about to ovulate. It is very possible to have sex and have a man ejaculate in you before the monitor picks up that you are about to ovulate. A man's sperm can stay alive for 5 days inside you. This is why fertility monitors specifically say they are not for contraceptive purposes.
- That said: I do use them now that I know my body - but I didn't start out that way. I know when I ovulate. It's easy to know once you get acquainted with your body. This is only reliable if you have regular cycles. I have 25 day cycles, I know that I have a 15 day luteal phase (from ovulation to your next period - this phase will most often never change - while your follicular phase might). I know from that I ovulate on day 10. To get this you subtract your luteal phase (which ranges from 12 to 16 days (averaging 14) from how many days your cycle is. And you should abstain (or use protection) for 5 days before ovulation and a few days after. I only suggest this method to people who are VERY FAMILIAR with their bodies, who have a very very regular cycle and those who can deal with the consequences of getting pregnant. I don't suggest it for teenagers. I am in my twenties and engaged.
Hey there again:
I use the Clearblue Easy Digital Fertility Monitor. It costs about $200 and each 3 month supply of test sticks is about $40. It monitors estrogen and luteinizing hormone in your urine. Estrogen steadily increases, but LH is a surge and only comes on about 12 to 36 hours before ovulation. Most fertility monitors measure this. I like it because it tells you different levels of fertility throughout your cycle. You can get them at the drug store in the family planning section. It will take a few months to get to "know" you, but after that it's great. However, a word of caution - it is not for use if you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) because LH can be present in your urine all the time or never. As I said again, I don't use the monitor as my sole means of contraception, but I do use it to help. What really helps is knowing your body. I'm like you, I get pains before ovulation so I know of impending ovulation. I really like this method because I medically cannot take birth control pills. It does work if you pay attention. It's also great because you are aware of your body which is good for when you want to get pregnant and it keeps you in tune with your reproductive health.
Another tool I use that seems kinda dumb, but I'm getting to love it is this website.
http://www.mymonthlycycles.com/