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Natural family planning

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Overview

Rated 3.0

3 reviews

Daily

Frequency

77% - 98%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 2.3

3 reviews

Daily

Frequency

91% - 99+%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Natural family planning ingredients

Fertility awareness methods is an umbrella term for a method of birth control that works by being able to identify when in the menstrual cycle you are fertile through a range of factors.

Mini pill ingredients

Main hormones in Mini pill

progestin

What Lowdown reviewers say

Benefits: What this birth control can help with

There are no benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this birth control

Period pain

Heavy menstrual bleeding

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Natural family planning reviews

3 reviews

Used for 3 - 5 yr
35 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  25th Jul 23

I was previously on the contraceptive pill, and as soon as i came off it i was immediately more in tune with my body, could feel the sex drive boost around ovulation etc and lost the weight the pill had put on me.

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Top side effects not reported

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Jul 23

I feel like I've gotten to know my body! I really like the partner view so my husband knows when I'm fertile and won't try to initiate sex. After a terrible experience with hormonal birth control, this makes me feel in control and it has taught me so much!


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th Jul 23

Never been this in tune with my body before! It is wonderful to see how my hormonal cycle affects different areas in my life and be able to live in alignment with this! It's great to know I'm not having to put up with any side effects on birth control and that my partner and I can share the responsibility. I also love knowing when to expect my period. Highly recommend!


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Used for 3 - 5 yr
35 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  25th Jul 23

I was previously on the contraceptive pill, and as soon as i came off it i was immediately more in tune with my body, could feel the sex drive boost around ovulation etc and lost the weight the pill had put on me.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 12 - 18 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Jul 23

I feel like I've gotten to know my body! I really like the partner view so my husband knows when I'm fertile and won't try to initiate sex. After a terrible experience with hormonal birth control, this makes me feel in control and it has taught me so much!


Top side effects not reported

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th Jul 23

Never been this in tune with my body before! It is wonderful to see how my hormonal cycle affects different areas in my life and be able to live in alignment with this! It's great to know I'm not having to put up with any side effects on birth control and that my partner and I can share the responsibility. I also love knowing when to expect my period. Highly recommend!


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Mini pill reviews

3 reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
42 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

This pill has helped me so much with heavy periods. The first month I spotted, then had a quick, light period. The second month was the lightest period I've had in years. The issue I'm having is I have more cramps on it than off, and the biggest issue is that it's making me moody and tense. I love what it's done for my period physically, but I'm snapping at my family much more than I used to. I see the doctor next week. I'm not sure what I'll do yet.


Top side effects not reported

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

I've experienced less pain around my uterus and ovaries, cysts are reduced, my breast are slightly enlarged and tender, my bones (especially hip, knee, and ankle joints) ache and hurt occasionally, mysex drive seems to have increased (I still find my partner very attractive just as before, which based on experiences I've seen others go through was a potential risk).


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  27th Aug 23

Severe menstrual period and severe cramping I have never felt pain like this in my life and I'm 32 years old.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
42 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

This pill has helped me so much with heavy periods. The first month I spotted, then had a quick, light period. The second month was the lightest period I've had in years. The issue I'm having is I have more cramps on it than off, and the biggest issue is that it's making me moody and tense. I love what it's done for my period physically, but I'm snapping at my family much more than I used to. I see the doctor next week. I'm not sure what I'll do yet.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

I've experienced less pain around my uterus and ovaries, cysts are reduced, my breast are slightly enlarged and tender, my bones (especially hip, knee, and ankle joints) ache and hurt occasionally, mysex drive seems to have increased (I still find my partner very attractive just as before, which based on experiences I've seen others go through was a potential risk).


Top side effects not reported

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  27th Aug 23

Severe menstrual period and severe cramping I have never felt pain like this in my life and I'm 32 years old.


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