What you should know about ovulation
Ovulation is when the egg is released from the ovaries ready for fertilization. During the first half of the cycle, several follicles mature. But o...
3 Min. LesezeitLibido: will my desire for sex come back after stopping the pill?
For many women, the loss of their libido (which is what sexual desire is called) is the main reason for stopping the pill. The good news: it is ver...
1 Min. LesezeitWhy hasn’t my period started?
It is possible for menstruation to start late in any cycle. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, and if your period doesn’t start on the day that yo...
2 Min. LesezeitGetting pregnant during your period. Is that possible?
To understand how fertility works during menstruation, you need a basic understanding of the cycle and fertility window of a woman. The question of...
5 Min. LesezeitHow hormone-free contraception works with NFP: a checklist
A lot of women aren’t sure at first whether the symptothermal method, or NFP, is a suitable alternative to the pill for them. How reliable is it as...
4 Min. LesezeitBasal body temperature: important tips for measuring correctly
What exactly does the basal body temperature have to do with the days when you are fertile? How do you measure it and what does “basal” even mean? ...
6 Min. LesezeitFarewell cocktail of hormones! That’s what happens in your body when you stop the pill.
According to recent trends, more and more women want to track their cycle naturally and are deciding against the daily dose of hormones. Howev...
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