Basal body temperature (BBT) – your body’s resting temperature, almost always lower than 98.7
Cervical fluid or cervical mucus – the fluid within the cervix that is created by the body as a carrier for semen. The fluid changes as ovulation nears to allow conception to take place.
Charting – keeping track of BBT and cervical fluid throughout cycles and using that information to determine fertile and non-fertile days.
Fertility awareness method (FAM) – recognized by the FDA as an aid to conception, also used by many as a method of “birth control”. Based on BBT and cervical fluid checks. May or may not involve abstaining during fertile days (can use “back-ups” such as condoms)
Fertility awareness method (FAM) – recognized by the FDA as an aid to conception, also used by many as a method of “birth control”. Based on BBT and cervical fluid checks. May or may not involve abstaining during fertile days (can use “back-ups” such as condoms)
Fertility Friend – an online based charting method, free for basic service, monthly fees required for “premium services”
Natural family planning (NFP) – a method of “birth control” recognized by the Catholic church, involves abstaining during fertile days. Based on BBT and cervical fluid checks
Ovusoft – a charting software, requires one-time payment for the software. Not available for MACs. Currently testing a web-based version.
Ovusoft – a charting software, requires one-time payment for the software. Not available for MACs. Currently testing a web-based version.
More definitions to be added as needed!
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