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How My Oura Ring is My Birth Control ✨

I haven’t been in birth control since I had my IUD and it made me gain weight. After my second baby I realized I could use my Oura ring and the Natural Cycles app to track my cycle and ovulation

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Natural Cycles works by analyzing a woman's basal body temperature (BBT) readings, which are taken first thing in the morning, along with her menstrual cycle information to predict her fertile window and indicate when she is most likely to conceive, displaying

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"Green days" mean I am not fertile and "red days" means I am considered fertile and should use additional protection to prevent pregnancy

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The Natural Cycles app essentially uses this data to calculate a daily fertility status based on the rise in temperature that occurs after ovulation

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I have been using it for a couple of months and it has been spot on

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@Lemon8Parenting #lemon8parenting #birthcontrol #naturalcycles

2024/12/8 Edited to

The Oura Ring is increasingly being recognized for its capability to monitor more than just sleep. It tracks body temperature, a vital component in understanding fertility cycles. When paired with the Natural Cycles app, it offers a holistic approach to tracking ovulation and identifying fertile windows. This is especially useful for women seeking to plan pregnancies or avoid them naturally. By analyzing basal body temperature (BBT) trends and menstrual cycle data, Natural Cycles provides daily fertility status alerts. On 'green days', women can confidently engage in intimacy without fear of conception, while 'red days' indicate a fertile period where additional precautions are advised. This method is gaining popularity as it aligns closely with women’s health awareness and autonomy, allowing individuals to take charge of their reproductive health. Many users report accuracy and ease of use, as the app adapts to individual cycles, making it a personalized tool for managing fertility. In the context of health technology advancements, blending wearables like the Oura Ring with smart fertility apps represents a significant shift in women’s health management, making it a topic worth exploring for both those interested in family planning and those simply wanting to understand their bodies better.

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Carly Sobolesky

I’ve always wanted to try one of those. How expensive are they?

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This is the entire reason i bought an ours ring. Because I wanted to be done with BC. And it's worked great so far.

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