Hormone Free Pregnancy Defense

1.1 Menstrual Cycle Phases: Familiarize yourself with the four main phases of the menstrual cycle - menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase. Scroll down further to, "Phases of Your Cycle", and review a more detailed explanation of the phases of your menstrual cycle.

2.1 Cervical mucus - also known as cervical fluid, plays a crucial role in determining fertility because it aids in the survival, movement, and nourishment of sperm. Understanding and tracking changes in cervical mucus can help individuals trying to conceive to identify their fertile window, which is the time when they are most likely to get pregnant. 2.2 Checking Cervical Mucus:   a) Washing your hands thoroughly, insert a finger into your vagina and collect the mucus from your cervix.    b) Observe the color, consistency, and texture of the mucus.    c) Record your observations accordingly, using a descriptive scale (e.g., dry, sticky, creamy, wet, slippery). 2.3 Color Consistency & Texture: The color, consistency, and texture of cervical mucus can provide important clues about fertility. Here's how they determine whether or not you are fertile: 1. Color: The color of cervical mucus can vary throughout the menstrual cycle. During the beginning and end of the cycle, when estrogen levels are low, the mucus tends to be white or creamy in color. As ovulation approaches, estrogen levels rise, causing the mucus to become clearer and more transparent, often resembling raw egg whites. This clear, stretchy, and slippery mucus is commonly referred to as fertile cervical mucus. 2. Consistency: The consistency of cervical mucus refers to how thick or thin it is. Prior to ovulation, when fertility is low, the mucus is typically sticky or tacky, making it difficult for sperm to swim through. However, as ovulation approaches and fertility increases, the mucus becomes more watery and slippery, providing a more favorable environment for sperm to travel through the cervix and into the uterus. 3. Texture: The texture of cervical mucus can change as well. Non-fertile cervical mucus tends to be thicker and less pliable, while fertile cervical mucus is typically more elastic and stretchy. This increased stretchiness helps the sperm to navigate through the cervical canal and reach the fallopian tubes where fertilization takes place.

(BBT) can be used to determine female fertility by tracking subtle changes in body temperature throughout the menstrual cycle. Generally, a woman's BBT is lower before ovulation and rises slightly after ovulation due to the release of the hormone progesterone. By monitoring these temperature patterns over time, a woman can identify her fertile and infertile periods. To track BBT, a woman needs to measure her temperature consistently each morning before getting out of bed, using a basal thermometer. It's important to take measurements at the same time every day and record them on a chart or fertility app. The recorded temperatures can help identify when ovulation occurs, as lower temperatures indicate the pre-ovulatory phase, and a temperature shift followed by sustained higher temperatures indicates the post-ovulatory phase. 3.1 Understanding BBT: BBT refers to your body's lowest temperature at rest, typically measured immediately upon waking. 3.2 Using a Basal Thermometer:    a) Place your thermometer within easy reach before going to sleep.    b) Upon waking up, before engaging in any physical activity or talking, take your BBT orally or vaginally.    c) Record your temperature on a specialized FAM chart or mobile app.    d) Look for a sustained temperature rise after ovulation to identify your fertile phase.

The height, firmness, and opening of the cervix also play a role in determining female fertility. These cervical changes occur due to hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle. Before ovulation, the cervix tends to be lower, firmer, and the cervical opening is closed. As a woman approaches ovulation, the cervix becomes softer, higher, and the cervical opening eases to allow sperm to travel through. Tracking these changes can help determine fertile and infertile periods. 4.1 Cervical Position Awareness: Becoming familiar with your cervix's position helps identify ovulation. 4.2 Checking Cervical Position:    a) Wash your hands thoroughly and take a comfortable position.    b) Insert a finger into your vagina and locate your cervix.    c) Observe the height, firmness, and opening of the cervix.    d) Note your observations on your FAM chart or app.

A fertility awareness method (FAM) chart is a visual representation of a woman's menstrual cycle and the associated changes in basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and cervix. By charting these changes over time, a woman can identify her fertile and infertile days throughout her cycle. To use a FAM chart, start by recording your daily basal body temperature and noting any changes in cervical mucus consistency and cervical position. The temperatures are plotted on the chart, and patterns emerge over time, which can help identify the fertile window. Additionally, changes in cervical mucus and cervical position are also recorded on the chart to provide further insight into fertility. 5.1 Monitoring Trends: Review your recorded data to identify patterns and anticipate fertility changes. 5.2 Identifying Fertile Phase:    a) Record the start and duration of your period on the FAM chart.    b) Note the emergence of fertile cervical mucus, indicating approaching ovulation.    c) Look for a temperature rise in your BBT chart, suggesting ovulation has occurred.    d) Observe changes in cervical position, such as softening or higher placement.    e) Combine all three fertility signs to confirm ovulation and identify fertile and infertile days.

6.1 Safe and Unsafe Days: Understand the difference between fertile and infertile days to ensure effective contraception. 6.2 Applying the Rules:    a) Add extra Layers of protection during sexual intercourse on fertile days to prevent pregnancy such as Sita's Secret all natural herbal spermicide.    b) Resume regular sexual activity during confirmed infertile days.    d) Regularly update and follow your FAM chart or app.