(Photo Credit: Natural Cycles)

Are you looking to break up with your birth control? Or are you looking to get pregnant? Or do you want to monitor your pregnancy? There's one app that can do all of these things. That app is Natural Cycles. 

Natural Cycles uses an algorithm to track your most fertile days to prevent or plan pregnancy. Natural Cycles uses basal body temperature (BBT) and optional LH tests to track your fertility. All you have to do is take your temperature as soon as you wake up, input it into the app, and let the algorithm do the rest. 

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As a birth control, Natural Cycles is 93% effective with typical use. They use 'typical use' because perfect use would mean it would be used perfectly every time without user error, which is just not realistic for any birth control method. When compared to other birth control methods, Natural Cycles and contraceptive pills are both 93% effective. It is important to note that Natural Cycles is NOT the rhythm method, which is only 75% effective. 

Natural Cycles is a great and effective birth control, especially if you are looking to stop using hormonal birth control. If you are looking to switch birth control, consider Natural Cycles. 

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Not only is Natural Cycles a great alternative to hormonal birth control, but it is also extremely educational. You get to track your cycle and learn all about your specific symptoms. There is also a library on the app where you can learn nearly anything about reproductive health.

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Switching to Natural Cycles was a seamless thing for me. It had been about a year since I went off the pill so I wasn't dealing with any of the hormonal imbalances. I started taking my temperature immediately and love the app. It is all very user-friendly and kind of fun to do each morning. 

If you are interested in making the switch, I urge you to check it out. I promise you won't be disappointed. Natural Cycles is $99 for the year and includes the BBT thermometer, BUT I have a 20% for you when you click this lovely link.  

I wish you all the luck on your birth control journey! Please reach out if you have any questions, I am happy to help! 

Happy Menstruating!