Not all women can or want to take hormone-based birth control for myriad reasons. The side-effects and health risks commonly associated with synthetic hormones in birth control pills, as well as the suspected negative environmental impact such hormones have on our water supply, provides ample reason for women to consider alternative and natural methods. Unfortunately, in today's world of quick-fix health solutions often packaged in the form of a pill, few women learn about safe and natural alternatives.

Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a safe, hormone-free and reliable approach to women’s health for planning and preventing pregnancy. The oldest practice on record (over 1,000 years old) for family planning, NFP emphasizes observing and cooperating with one’s natural rhythms and fertility cycles, thus facilitating deeper awareness, well-being and harmony. Based upon the insight gleaned from observation, a woman can then make her choice accordingly. The term “Fertility Awareness” refers to a set of practices used to determine the fertile and infertile phases of a woman's menstrual cycle. Fertility Awareness methods may be used to avoid pregnancy, to achieve pregnancy, or as a way to monitor general gynecological health.

The most reliable method for Fertility Awareness is based upon Basal Body Temperature readings, analysis and interpretation to determine the time of ovulation, thereby equipping the user with the knowledge necessary to avoid conception. Historically, there have been a variety of methods associated with Fertility Awareness including Basal Body Temperature tracking, menstrual cycle and ovulation calendars, cervical mucus and cervical position observation – all methods which require extensive education and a willingness to dedicate the time and effort necessary to ensure accuracy. For instance, most women do not realize that there six types of cervical mucus which can easily be misread. Manual calculations for personal ovulation charts and calendars can be error-prone, thus unreliable. Not to mention the time involved composing, calculating and documenting cycle data to ensure chart accuracy. While there are many favorable aspects to traditional NFP methods, these methods are not ideal for everyone.

Lady-Comp, the world’s most intelligent fertility monitor, has dramatically improved the way we approach our Natural Family Planning/Fertility Awareness Methods. With Lady-Comp’s extensive computing capabilities (the device is actually a little computer) and 99.3% accuracy, the work is done for us as tradition meets 21st Century technology. Without the need to spend excessive time plotting charts and calendars, managing fertility with NFP has never been an easier, more efficient or a more reliable method for determining the days to avoid or plan for conception. For women looking for a more natural approach to preventing pregnancy, practicing NFP with the support of Lady-Comp technology provides a smart and earth-friendly solution.