Curious question about nfp

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Hi there,

I am not married and therefore I am not using NFP yet. I am however curious about how it works, so I do read threads on this website and do my own research.

I have a question for those of you who do use NFP. How do you count the safe days in phase 1 if you have short cycles or irregular cycles?

Do you completely abstain during phase 1 or is there still a way to determine if you’re approaching ovulation (despite having short or irregular cycles)?

Thanks in advance 🙂
 
olive456 said:
I am not married and therefore I am not using NFP yet. I am however curious about how it works, so I do read threads on this website and do my own research.
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It is an unfortunate misunderstanding about NFP that it is only for married couples or only for achieving/avoiding pregnancy. Fertility awareness is something all young ladies should learn, and can help you understand your own fertility, spot problems, and take corrective action if necessary.

Sign up for a class locally and learn a method of NFP , particularly since you mention “short” and “irregular” cycles (I assume you are a female). Short cycles can indicate a luteal phase defect, and can be corrected. “Irregular” is somewhat of a misnomer, as anything between 25-35 day cycles is not “irregular”. That is within the range of normal.
olive456 said:
I have a question for those of you who do use NFP. How do you count the safe days in phase 1 if you have short cycles or irregular cycles?
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Based on the rules of the method you are using. There is no universal answer to this question.
olive456 said:
Do you completely abstain during phase 1 or is there still a way to determine if you’re approaching ovulation (despite having short or irregular cycles)?
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Depends on the method you are using, and the seriousness of your need to avoid pregnancy at that time. Again, no universal answer.
 
If you start charting your body’s cycles now, you can find a method that works well with your particular body ahead of marriage; I think that’s what you were looking for.

For example, if you have PCOS and a very long, irregular cycle, you may consider the Billings Method and watching your CM and position of your cervix. Give yourself up to 72 days for any transition shift to “complete.”

There are some good, free Apps out there for this.

This is a good way to get to know your body so that you can know both your fertile *and *infertile periods before marriage.
 
I agree that unmarried women can benefit greatly from learning NFP. However, I put this thread up to hopefully hear the experiences of other women…
 
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For example, if you have PCOS and a very long, irregular cycle, you may consider the Billings Method and watching your CM and position of your cervix. Give yourself up to 72 days for any transition shift to “complete.”
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Hours, not days! :o
 
olive456 said:
Is it true though, that intimacy during phase 1 is risky. How would someone with short cycles cope? lol
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CM color and consistency, along with cervical position.

Please remember that you really have to know your body well enough to detect changes in CM that come from OTC drugs such as Mucinex or Robitussin (the active ingredient is guanfessin).

For a more accurate “bead” on the shift from phase 1 to phase 2, you should also chart your temp and any health issues (cold, flu, medications, etc.).

I congratulate you – the more “in tune” you are with your cycle now, the better you can read any anomalies later. 👍
 
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