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Fertility Awareness

Fertility Awareness

Tracking body signs like temperature and cervical mucus to identify fertile days and avoid unprotected sex then.
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EfficacyLeast effective see details

Least effective: under 90 out of 100 people successfully prevent pregnancy per year.

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Cost$0–$100 /monthly

Insurance: Varies

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DurationOngoing daily tracking—
ReversibilityReversible—
STI ProtectionNo—
How it works

Track basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and cycle length to identify the fertile window. Avoid unprotected sex or use backup contraception on fertile days.

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PrescriptionOTC No prescription / OTC—
Who shouldn't use this
  • Irregular cycles that make fertile window prediction unreliable
  • Inability to track consistently
  • Recent childbirth, breastfeeding, or perimenopause (cycles unstable)
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