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Natural Cycles: Birth Control App User Positive Comments 2024
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✓ Love this!I started using natural cycles in August of 2021 I had been searching for the right birth control for me and I just couldn’t bring myself to take a pill, insert anything or get shots. All the different options and side effects stressed me out. Thankfully I found natural cycles! I’ll be honest the first few weeks took a little bit of getting used to and remembering to take my temperature in the morning but after while I did much better! I got married in October and we have been using this ever since we are coming up and six months of using this method of birth control and it has been amazing! I highly recommend this! I also like the feature of having your partner synced up with you so they can see if it’s a red or green day without having to wonder. The only thing that I wish was different was the thermometer, I wish that right after you take your temperature it would sink to the app but you have to manually put it in the app and if you’re not focused on your thermometer you might miss it, especially if you are taking your temperature and then going back to bed. If you try to turn the thermometer back on to see the reading, it is there for a second and then it goes away. But other than thermometer I love this method of birth control!.Version: 4.5.2
✓ Best thing for us!!Tried NFP and a diaphragm-like product, but I get vaginal infections with spermicide, making the diaphragm even less effective. (We got married in 2020 when I couldn’t get a appointment for a birth control conversation with a doctor, so we had to figure out something on our own.) Got pregnant within 3 months of getting married and then 5 months after she was born I got pregnant with twins! Knew we needed another option but didn’t want surgical or pharmacological (pills). NC has been a game-changer! Who wants to use condoms every time when your married and really enjoy each other?? With how active we are in bed, NC has worked out to about $2 per condom-free sex which is comparable to the price of condoms. It just feels like a lot of $$ when you spend it all at once. But after our first year was over with NC my husband didn’t hesitate - “Renew your subscription!” 😊Only problem I have is that it doesn’t allow you to input data like “I’m weaning my baby this month” so we used condoms even on “green days” while I was weaning our twins just to be sure, and it’s predictions were off that month, of course. Otherwise it has been impressively accurate! Very satisfied customer!.Version: 5.2.1
✓ Amazing!Love the app and it’s effectiveness so much. 5 stars for sure and way better than the pill! I do have have recommendation - I would love to be able to log the symptom “scared” and “weak”. As a rock climber I definitely feel more afraid and weaker than usual at some times during my cycle. It would be cool to correlate this using the app..Version: 5.1.12
✓ Fantastic, accurate and reliable app!Have been using this for 7 months. 6 on prevent and 1 on plan and we hit a bullseye on the first month of trying!.Version: 2.0.3
✓ GreatI was on hormonal for years (& recommend it) but went off for a while then got terrible migraines trying to go back on. Couldn't use the other methods for various reasons, & as I'm in a monogamous LTR the app is ideal - very effective if used properly and it's cool to track your cycle with precision, rather than just counting as in other apps. Just use condoms on your 'fertile' days and all good. Best for adults with regular cycles and regular schedules so they can take a temp most mornings (& also who wouldn't be hungover more than 2x week), who aren't at risk of STIs who just need to know when they're fertile. I don't know how it will be affected by travel across multiple time zones yet personally, but it's addressed in the app FAQ. Obviously relies on app user for efficacy, so not as infallible as the coil for example, but I've found it works great with my lifestyle for now..Version: 2.9.4
✓ Useful tool.I like the app. I can fallow my cycle easily. I appreciate the app for many reason but I have some concern though. Good points: - The learning curve is well done, Natural cycle give good advice that help using the app. - There is many texts about female body. - All kind of sexual activity is considered as such. There is a separation between possibly reproductive sex and sexuality. - There is a symptom diary that can help track symptoms for other conditions in the same time. Bad points: - There is one thermometer official that is not adapt for blind people, people who lack visual coordination, dyslexic and others. - It is not possible to allow or partenaire to see some data (as we choose) such as ovulation and period. I want my partner to have all the mental load of grocery including knowing when buy condom and tampon without asking me. That why I thought to a partner side of the app. When I told then about that, they told me it is dangerous to share data. That anwser confused me because 1) I share data with them, 2) all the point of the app is to share information with our partner to chose when use condom or do unpenetrative sex. So, it’s really not the good app if you want share reproductive burdens with your partner. Hope this comment help you take decisions 🙂.Version: 4.5.6
✓ Pretty accurate and better than taking the pillI started using natural cycles as I realised the pill which I had been taking for twelve years was making me mentally unwell. Also looking to the future I was keen to get my natural hormones and cycle working so I could get pregnant in the next few years. Generally speaking it has worked well for me but l have found occasionally my temperature as fluctuated and the app has reanalysed data telling me I ovulated when at first it said it was due a few days later. If you would be devastated to found out you are pregnant this may not be the safest method to use, or you may want to be a little more cautious either side of your infertile window just in case. Generally this app is great, feeling much better now I'm off the pill and very interesting to really get to know how your cycle works!.Version: 3.2.2
✓ Love This AppI used this this application to monitor my bbt and make sure I knew when I was ovulating. Unlike other fertility apps this one is simple, straightforward with none of those annoying pop ups that put pressure on women trying to get pregnant. Highly recommended for those girls who are trying to get pregnant, want reliable information and don't want to be annoyed with a million suggestions..Version: 2.9.2
✓ My favorite choice!When I got engaged, I went to my gyno to get on hormonal birth control so that my husband and I could family plan together at a later date. Unfortunately, after switching pills three times and changing to the NuvaRing, my body and emotions were completely out-of-wack and I had every single negative side effect for every hormonal birth control I tried. It was awful. After nine months of this, my sweet husband told me that I should get off hormonal birth control and we’d use condoms, instead. I waited a few months for my cycle to regulate, then my doctor said we could try NFP (Natural Family Planning). That’s when a friend told me about this app! Best decision we ever made regarding birth control. We are empowered to know my body well and make the choices that are best for us on a daily basis. When we decide to try for a baby, this app also has a setting to help users plan pregnancy and track pregnancy. This is a great purchase. It comes with a very accurate basil thermometer, and you get messages on the app to further your knowledge about the subject. I HIGHLY recommend this. ❤️.Version: 3.0.20
✓ AmazingThis is the future. I love everything about NC, and it has made me a better woman. Cheers to educating ourselves on our bodies❤️.Version: 4.6.4
✓ Amazing app!This has been such a game changer for me. I got my IUD removed and really wanted a natural method of protection and this has been great. Super easy to use and has worked flawlessly!.Version: 4.5.0
✓ Easy to use and works so far!I have found the app extremely straightforward and easy to use. I use for birth control and have had no scares. The reason I’d say 4 stars instead of 5 is the cost. A lot of people can’t afford something like this which might make it inaccessible for a large number of people..Version: 5.1.4
✓ Life changer. Great app!Life changer. Great app!.Version: 1.6.7
✓ Great app! Could use a few tweaks to make it amazing.I was on the pill for about 15 years. I struggled to take it on time, missed it at least once a month and I ALWAYS had migraines during the week of my period when I wasn’t taking it. My mom suggested I try this app and I am very happy with what it does for me. Sometimes I need my husband to remind me to measure my temperature though, because with kids and pets in the house I sometimes just jump out of bed to attend to their needs and forget I should measure right before that! This is where I think the app could be developed a bit further. I feel like it’s perfectly set up for women with 9-5 jobs. The reminders are always set to a time that is way too early for me who sometimes comes home from work after midnight. It would be amazing if I could set the time for reminders myself. I would also appreciate a way of tracking things like my migraines, mood swings, and things that help make me understand my body better. Please download this app if you feel ready to get rid of these terrible mood swings, headaches, and all the other bad things cause by hormones..Version: 2.9.4
✓ Worth it!I have never written a review in my life but I feel like this is so important. There’s so many things out there that put woman’s health at risk in order to make a profit. We have this idea growing up that our body is like a time bomb, that you’re just gonna trip into getting pregnant, it took me so long to understand my body and how it works and to realise that it’s not true. Every woman deserves to understand her body and to live life without medication. I’ve been on the pill and had an IUD coil before and would pick this over it every time. The pill in my opinion completely messed up my hormones and metabolism. And the coil, which I had removed more than a year ago, I still feel the pain from. (Not that anyone who uses these is wrong), just in my opinion These things were not designed with women and their bodies in mind. But this app teaches you about your body and fertility and helps you to understand it, I’ve used it for more that a year and I think it’s the best option (along with condoms) for contraception..Version: 3.0.21
✓ Customer service is terribleUpdate- they finally fixed the issue. If they had been more prompt about it I would give 5 stars. My app doesn't work. I paid the subscription renewal fee for a year, and I haven't been able to use it for over a week. I spoke to customer service about this issue, and after several days they let me know it was a glitch in the most recent update, multiple people were having this problem, and the devs would be fixing it. It has been several more days now, no word about an update or fix to this. They just told me to use protection since I can’t access my birth control app. If you market this as birth control, you can’t just say “sorry its not working” for over a week. The only issue is they can’t find my payment in their system, even after I sent them an app store receipt. Why not manually unlock my account for a few weeks while they fix an issue they caused? No, instead they just told me sorry, no birth control for you until we get around to fixing this. Unbelievable! Before this experience I really enjoyed Natural Cycles but paying for this and it not working for weeks is not acceptable..Version: 3.0.16
✓ A Dashboard of Your BodyLove the depth of knowledge and control of my reproductive side. Safe. Smart. Full of integrity. Can’t imagine life without this app anymore! 3 years and counting....Version: 3.4.3
✓ Best decision I’ve ever madeI know it’s a bit pricy for some people but the date and the insights you get about your body are worth it. I have learned so much about myself and I enjoy reading and learning more every month. The green and red days are also helpful if you are trying to get pregnant or trying not to..Version: 4.6.6
✓ Great appEasy to use and very accurate. Much better than pumping my body full of unnatural hormones!.Version: 2.9.4
✓ I recommend for every woman!I love natural cycles and I seriously want to tell everyone about it. Since using it, I have learned SO much about my reproductive health and feel so much more in tune with my body and even emotions. It’s so helpful to be able to always know what part of my cycle I’m at and why I may be experiencing certain moods or physical symptoms. When my cycle was 2 months long, I knew it was because I was stressed… and then traveling… and then sick. When I finally ovulated, I could see it in the app and know to expect my period soon. The algorithm has been super accurate and I love feeling prepared for each part of my cycle - like getting my period products ready and my mindset in check. I especially love the app’s encouraging messages - it keeps me motivated to keep logging data and excited when I reach a new milestone. And I have such peace of mind knowing that I’m not adjusting my hormones for birth control. Knowledge is literally power!!! Big applause to the people behind the algorithm - this is such a win for women everywhere..Version: 4.7.3
✓ Pretty accurate!I have been doing natural cycles for over a year now and I still can’t believe how accurate it is. I was comparing it to a free app, and natural cycles was always right compared to the other one. Measuring body temp is definitely annoying especially when you have some mornings when the dog or something is barking at you. But it makes it so much more accurate. Definitely recommend it to friends who are trying..Version: 3.1.6
✓ I'm off the pill after 20 years and it feels greatWhat a great idea and so simple. This technology (measuring ovulation etc) has been used for years to help women get pregnant so why not use it to prevent pregnancies too? I've used the pill for a long, long time and I don't like the idea of it any more. I don't even take paracetamol so I was cross with myself for being on the pill. My other half took it well. I didn't think he would as he worries about becoming pregnant at this stage in our relationship. I've never known what my own cycle is and I've never known when I may be ovulating. To be really honest, at 37, I've never had to think about it. Now I'm starting to understand and i find it fascinating. We might put it on my boyfriends phone too so he can see what stage I'm at whenever he likes, which means he has knowledge and control too. How cool is that?! I'm very pleased :-).Version: 2.9.4
✓ So far so good!So impressed with this app so far and I love it as an alternative to hormonal birth control. It brings me closer to my body and learn more about it which I love!!! Using it to prevent pregnancy right now ans it’s so cool that it can predict my period. Very happy with it so far!.Version: 4.1.6
✓ Everyone is differentI have been using this app for almost 2 years now to prevent pregnancy, i have even recommended this to friends and whilst I have come across complaints and issues from others re using this app and the thermometer - I have never experienced an issue or “scare” This app and the product itself is very much about putting the power and responsibility in YOUR hands- many women who complain to me that its always red, or fell pregnant or dont trust it etc need to understand that you get as much out as you put in. Yes you have to be responsible and use protection or abstain during red days ESP at the start , yes you have to be strict with taking temperature and develop a routine that works for you even when you travel (i travel a lot) and yes you have to look into the apps statistics to educate and inform yourself on how your unique body runs. All these things lead to a perfect combination of self responsibility and technology to aid you in preventing pregnancy and learning more about your body. Ive been told by nurses (when they ask me what contraception im on) that this isnt wise and isnt safe and bla bla bla and to me what isn't wise or safe is being pumped full of hormones and Chemicals you have no idea how that affects your mind body and soul. So in summary Yes this app works a treat for me but with great power comes great responsibility and you have to own it or this app will not work for you!.Version: 3.0.20
✓ Awesome for natural birth controlFor those of you that don’t want hormonal birth control and the effects of it this app is awesome. You can use a thermometer at home or you can use theirs. I use theirs just because then I’m not risking cross contamination if someone is sick in our house and needs a thermometer and I can just keep it on my night stand. I feel it tracks really well, but with that being said you need to be on top of it in order for it to be 100% accurate, obviously I know everyone is human and we forget I know I do but as long as you get right back on it as soon as your remember your good. It has so much information about the female body especially how to check for possible breast cancer, which I think is very important. I have used this for almost a year now and I really like it and it is also nice to learn my body’s natural cycle and also letting it do it’s own thing rather than be pumped full of hormones from a pill or however else..Version: 4.6.8
✓ AmazingFantastic app! I gave up hormonal birth control after using it for 15 years... it's been life changing getting my hormones balanced - pms symptoms have decreased tremendously! I finally have my life back all while still feeling protected with BC..Version: 4.7.5
✓ Worth every pennyI started using about 4 months ago because I no longer wanted to be on hormonal birth control. This app has been amazing, allowing me to be more in tune with my body and understanding it. I've learnt so much. I was skeptical at first and spent a lot of time researching this method before I took the plunge but I haven't regretted it since. I'm a happier and healthier person for it..Version: 2.9.4
✓ Great to have the informationSuch an important app. I’ve learnt so much about my body and my cycle from using this app, and learnt more about cycles in general. I feel that my education prior to this was quite lacking. The measuring is slightly annoying, but doesn’t take long to get into a routine. It’s great not to be on hormones, but you need some patience at the start. I also find it help to track cravings, moods, acne - I use the notes for this. The only negative is the cost. Contraception should be affordable and accessible..Version: 3.0.9
✓ Love itI’m almost 1 month in and really love it so far. Was on hormonal birth control for 4 years and I can’t believe how much better I feel being off..Version: 4.5.8
✓ Just became a junior cycler!!Have had the app and the thermometer for a while but finally took the leap and came off my pill two months ago, to begin with it was all red days but I am religious with taking my temperature at the same time every day, 6am when my alarm goes off. Even at the weekend as I can go back to sleep and the temp is saved when I switch it on when I get up so I can record it. Since I have been strict with the time I take my temp and ensure I do it everyday my green days have shot up! You need to be disciplined but that’s far better than getting pregnant and taking a hormonal alternative which isn’t good for you. Love this app so much!! Thank you NC, you have one very happy customer enjoying natural cycles, and the little motivational messages 😃.Version: 3.0.20
✓ Non hormonal natural BCAbsolutely love using this ever since I quit birth control. A great way to also be in tune with your body. The only con is having to be diligent and measure as soon as you wake up. They should like the temperature reading to the Apple Watch somehow. Anyways love it and recommend to all my girlfriends..Version: 4.6.9 Ready for Sale
✓ Life changing!I’m so glad I switched to natural cycles. I never got on with hormonal contraception but it wasn’t until I came off that I realised how much the hormones affected my mood. Since switching to natural cycles I have been so much calmer and happier I just wish I’d done it sooner! The app has worked great for me as contraception. Yes you need to remember to measure each morning and use condoms or abstain on red days but it’s totally worth it in my opinion. As my cycle was quite regular the majority of days were green anyway. When me and my husband started trying for a baby I switched to conception mode and we conceived straight away. As an added bonus I’ve also learned more about my body and cycle along the way too. Thanks so much to the creators this app has made such a big difference to my life!.Version: 4.5.4
✓ Worth the effort!I used to be on a pill for many many years and once I stopped taking the hormones after getting married, I have realised what an angry person I was because of the pill. Add the weight management problems to it and I’ve promised myself to ditch the pill forever. I’ve made a bit of research and came across Natural Cycles. Since I’m a very diligent person, I decided to give it a try. The verdict? Amazing! Firstly, the output data is very good, you get a deep insight into your cycle and your body. And the data is accurate - it predicts the period, the ovulation very well. Secondly, I like how it encourages you (or not, depending on whether you plan the pregnancy or try to avoid) to give it a go. I used the app for half a year to prevent pregnancy and then to fall pregnant. And we managed to conceive on the first attempt! The app follows your pregnancy and give you some info on the progress, like the foetus size, what is happening at the moment, etc. Now My cycle has returned to normal after one year of giving birth (thanks for breastfeeding) and I’m very happy to return to NC in a prevent pregnancy mode. I admit, measuring the temperature is a bit of pain in the tooshie and I wish NC came up with the bracelet to wear during the night, which measures your temperature at the scheduled time (like Ava). But still, I would never go back to the hormones! Can fully recommend the app for women who want to prevent pregnancy and who plan it!.Version: 3.1.5
✓ I LOVE this app!!So my journey with birth control (like for many women) wasn’t fun. I started taking ~the pill~ when I was 17. For years I struggled with migraines with aura that I had no clue were linked to my body not liking those hormones. So I switched to a mini pill. Those were the worst periods of my life!! Eventually I realized maybe hormonal birth control wasn’t for me. I spent nearly all of my years as a young woman with some sort of artificial hormones in me, so it was time for a reset. I’ve make natural cycles part of my daily routine. Every morning my alarm goes off, I take my temperature, then I take my vitamins and go about my day. I’ve learned so much through this app and I feel so much more connected to myself, my body, and my partner since I’ve become a natural cycler. I would recommend this app to any one who wants to learn more about their body and fertility. One day, I’ll switch the app to “planning for a baby”. I love that this app can be whatever you need it to..Version: 3.4.0
✓ Love itTurning 28 and I refuse to take any form of birth control that alters my body in any way. I tried a pill at 17 and it honestly made me crazy, parents had to physically take them away from me because of the extreme effects ( I thought it was them lol) I’ve been scared every since of pills, and I’ve heard horror stories with all other artificial methods through friends. This form of birth control is the only way I’ll go, plus it helps me understand my overall cycle which I think is a great insight to have. Temp is right by my bed and it saves the last temp you take so you can add it in whenever. The cons of artificial birth control outway the potential con in this method for me and it’s way better then nothing at all..Version: 4.5.8
✓ Education is powerI’m 32 and was on and off birth control for 15 years. I’ve had fibroadenomas (lumps) removed from my breasts. I suffered from sore breasts a week before my period. It took me a while to get aroused... But being OFF birth control has made all those symptoms disappear. Synthetic hormones are a huge (and dangerous) chemical disruption to your entire system. I love Natural Cycles. I love knowing my body better. I love NOT having sore breasts before my period. I think if we could educated women about how our bodies work (with the help from Natural Cycles), then more women would ditch their birth control and actually be able to know when their ovulating. I actually didn’t know anything about ovulation until I started using this app. I’ve also been using the PH strips and I feel extremely satisfied with this app. I’ve had sex, with protection, and knew if I was ovulating or not. That’s a strong sense of awareness. Rather than ‘popping a pill,’ get to your know your body and let your hormones do what they were meant to do! I just love Natural Cycles and have referred it to many of my friends. The world needs more people like the ones who invented Natural Cycles!.Version: 2.9.4
✓ Great investmentThis app is very helpful to priorise my health and understand what’s going on in my body. I love the educational material..Version: 5.1.10
✓ This should be required for every health classI feel like an idiot that I didn’t understand my own body and cycles like I do now that I have this app. Where was this when I was going through puberty! I feel emboldened, confident, involved and in control! Plus I get to feel like a biologist every day!! I love logging my data and getting the results. Just get the app already. It’s a no brainer. Oh and the company is really good to deal with, they forgot to include my thermometer with the test strips, I let them know and they sent me one right away, no questions asked. Simple! Five stars all around. Bravo!.Version: 4.4.1
✓ Has changed my lifeI had been on the pill for years, but using Natural Cycles has allowed me to do away with the pill and still prevent pregnancy. I am so impressed with the app, and even more so with the algorithm itself. The morning reminders are super handy for those days where your routine is a little different, and I love that I can look at all the data about my cycle at any time. The only improvement I would suggest is to include some basic symptoms one could log for a day to keep track of those as well..Version: 2.8.1
✓ ExcellentI was recommended NC by a friend as I wanted to come off the pill after being on it 13 years. I have no regrets. I was a little scared about how my body would react. But from day 1 NC has predicted my period within a day/2days of saying it’s coming. I am very regular, and was put on the pill for my skin. I was worried about how that would react, but after a few purges it has settled down. We still use protection on all red days, and sometimes on green to, but it’s made me get to know my body so much more, and actually understand how it works. I googled all the side effects of coming off the pill, and I did get some. But I am so pleased I made the leap to NC when I did, I feel human again. I can think clearer, and make more rational choices. It’s really changed my Life for the better..Version: 4.4.0
✓ Highly recommendLoving Natural Cycles! I’ve learnt so much about my own unique cycle and about my body. The handy little messages of information help guide you through what your body is up to and the app makes it so easy to understand. Very useful, and very happy with this method rather than the pill or other contraceptions.Version: 3.3.1
✓ Such a fantastic alternative that is natural and effective!I love that I don’t need to change anything about my body, she follows her natural rhythm and I work with it to manage my fertility. I’ve been using the app for almost a year and know more about my cycle than ever before, and I feel so safe and empowered using it. No hormones, no side effects. The best!!.Version: 4.6.6
✓ Love thisI’ve been using Natural Cycles since 2020. I was having a horrible time with hormonal birth control and wanted to try non hormonal birth control. It’s great for tracking my cycles when they have always been a bit unpredictable. My husband and I were using it successfully for 3 years to avoid pregnancy and now that we’re trying to conceive it’s been such a smooth transition from one plan to the next. It has educated me in so many ways with how my body, and women’s bodies in general, work and the types of things that our bodies go through and I love not having to remember to take a pill. The hardest part for me would be remembering to take a my temp every morning but whenever my alarm goes off my thermometer is right there and I can check my temp while I get ready to get out of bed. It’s been great. I definitely recommend no matter if you’re avoiding pregnancy, trying to get pregnant, or tracking your pregnancy..Version: 5.0.5
✓ Best decision I ever made.After coming off the depo Dec 2021, I struggled getting my cycle back, but I knew I didn’t want to use HBC anymore. I started natural cycles and used it even though I wasn’t having my periods, as soon as I got my first one again, the app has been the best decision I’ve ever made. It’s the only contraception we use and haven’t had ANY issues or close calls at all. I recommend it to everyone I speak to who wants to come off HBC but is worried about tracking, natural cycles takes all the guess work out and makes it super easy to keep on top of everything..Version: 5.1.5
✓ A way forwardI have been using natural cycles for over a year now and I am so impressed. I absolutely love that it gives women the opportunity to have hormone free contraception. While this form of contraception does require time and effort from the user the app makes it’s a frictionless as possible. I absolutely love this app and it has changed my life for the better!!.Version: 4.6.0
✓ Game changedI first started hormonal birth control when I was 15 and first became sexually active. While this was the best option for the yearly years, I began to experience extreme hormonal imbalance in my mid-20s and was looking for a non-hormonal option to prevent pregnancy… in my research I stumbled upon Natural Cycles. I finally took the plunge and got my IUD removed. For 5 months after getting my IUD removed, my husband and I religiously used condoms while I gave my body the much needed time to rebalance and find it’s new normal off of hormonal birth control. Following these 5 months, for the last year we have been using Natural Cycles to prevent pregnancy and it has been working great. We have unprotected sex on green days (and do not use withdrawal method) and use condoms or abstain on red days. We have not had any pregnancy scares or worries. If you have regular cycle and are regimented enough to take your temperature first thing in the morning I can’t recommend this method enough!.Version: 4.5.1
✓ Beat contraception I have ever usedI absolutely love Natural Cycles. After years and years of always struggling with side effects from the pill and trying so many other contraception methods I have finally found the right method for me. I only wish I had always been able to use this. The app itself is very simple to use, is reliable and does all the calculations of your potentially fertile and infertile days itself so you can have confidence in temperature tracking. It took a while for the app to get to know me and my body so you do have to be patient but it is so worth it in the end. I have never felt better than I do now being off hormonal contraception and I would recommend this app to anyone!.Version: 3.1.5
✓ Contraception of the future!I have tried every contraception, all different kinds of the pill as well as implanon, mirena, nuva ring... everything but the injection. Hormonal contraception turns me into a different person, it affects my moods so badly and I feel after being on the pill for so many years and changing so often that I had just decided I was a moody person when in reality it was probably what I was putting into my body. I’m loving the natural cycles app, I think every female should have this to help learn how their own body works! I’m never going back to hormonal contraceptives. I’ve been waiting for something like this forever. This is the contraceptive of the future BUT just like everything, I think you need to read up on how it works and whether or not it works for you and your lifestyle. I do think you need to be mature enough to be prepared if it fails, in a healthy long term relationship and need to be open and discuss how it works with your partner. Works great for me and I love it!!.Version: 3.4.7
✓ Great scienceThis is a handy and user friendly app. It took me a little while to get into using it but now it is a part of my daily routine that I would be reticent to lose. I feel it has helped me to know my body better, has pushed me into a healthy and consistent morning routine and has given me a fresh appreciation for the science around my own cycle-given that this is a subscription based service I feel that I am really getting my money’s worth from it. The only downside for me personally, and this is more of a general service gripe than something to do with the app specifically, is that if you buy anything from their store such as ovulation tests, it is really very expensive and you can get essentially the same product for cheaper elsewhere. The basal thermometer is pretty good but I only bought that because I was finding it hard to get a thermometer that recorded to the correct level of precision required for the app. All in all a great product, just a bit expensive to jump in to any of the extras. Thanks..Version: 3.0.9
✓ Over 5 years of NC loveI’ve been using Natural Cycles for coming up 6 years now. It helped me in the lead up to my pregnancy and for the adjustment to my new cycle post-partum. I now use the App with my Oura ring (which is extremely helpful in accurate temperature readings due to waking multiple times in the night with my baby!!). I recommend it very regularly to friends, clients and patients and believe it to be an incredibly useful tool for anyone wanting to feel more in tune, in control and in alignment with their cycle. Thanks for helping me better understand my natural rhythm, and how I can use it to my advantage, Natural Cycles 😍.Version: 4.6.1
✓ Great to know your body this wellFive stars isn’t enough for this stellar product. As a 47 year old, I wish this was around earlier. As a fertility and relationship specialist, I am recommending this product to my clients. Whether for conception or contraception, this process allows a woman to know herself intimately, make choices without harsh hormone therapy. Easy to use, I enjoy seeing my Green Day’s. And so much easier than charting manually..Version: 3.0.9
✓ So thankful for Natural Cycles!I switched from a birth control pill to Natural Cycles 5 months ago and I am so glad I did. I started the pill when I was 14 because of terrible period cramps and then just kept taking it for contraceptive purposes until a friend told me about Natural Cycles 14 years later (5 months ago). I did my research and started Natural Cycles as soon as I finished my last pack of pills. I had been wanting to get off the pill for some time due to the gut and anxiety symptoms I was feeling but was scared to change something I knew worked and that my body was used to. With Natural Cycles I finally felt confident to make the switch after learning about this app and how it works. I really love how it teaches you more about your cycle and allows for a healthier body. The app and thermometer are easy to use. The calendar has historical data and forecasting which has been really helpful. I love the messages that let you know where you’re at in your cycle and give feedback. My life has changed for the better and I owe it to Natural Cycles!.Version: 3.0.20
✓ Love it in both Prevent and Plan modesI’ve used this app in both ‘Prevent a pregnancy’ and ‘Plan a pregnancy’ modes and have had a great experience in both instances. No unintended pregnancy in 6 months of use and when my husband and I did decide to try for a baby, Natural Cycles helped us to fall pregnant quickly and put my mind at ease when at first we didn’t..Version: 3.2.6
✓ LanguesUne version française serait génial.Version: 4.6.8
✓ You can become a 5 Star App ifThe country I live in, Canada, gets this app approved for birth control!.Version: 3.2.2
✓ Wonderful! Absolutely must haveI do absolutely love natural cycles. I have been using the app about a year and plan on continuing usage. I’m so thankful that I have this as an option, it’s taught me so much about my body and allowed me to feel and have complete control of what goes on with it. There’s so much about my cycle that I was clueless about previously. It’s given me knowledge I feel every woman should have. I have and will continue to speak highly of this form of birth control. I do have two suggestions though, it would be great if the app was able to use cellar data as a way to save information without having to be connected to the internet. Two it would be wonderful if the thermometer had a light built into to it. As I live in a dark house and when I wake around 6 in the morning i can’t see what the temperature says without having to use my phone as a light, to not wake my partner. I understand that the thermometer has a save setting where you can look back on what your temperature was, but the number usually only flashes for a second and clears after so I never know if it’s accurate. Other than that, I’m stoked!.Version: 3.5.3
✓ Great appIf you’re on the pill you have to remember to take it and the same goes for measuring your temperature with Natural Cycles. Once you get into the rhythm, it becomes part of the morning routine. It does take a good few months before there are a good amount of green days but the more information you input the better it gets. I love having a natural alternative to contraception that I can rely on as being as accurate as the pill. While you do still need to be mindful over your red days, it’s a small price to pay for not having the side effects of synthetic hormones running through my body..Version: 3.0.9
✓ Working for meNatural Cycles has given me so much insight into my body. I really understand my cycle now. Finding it very simple to use. Getting into the habit of temp taking every morning gelled pretty quickly. It really is possible to manage contraception naturally without the need for synthetic hormones being pumped into my body. My gut health is better, my skin is better, my PMS is better. I’m sure it’s all because I’m not unbalancing my body with fake stuff anymore. So happy I found Natural Cycled as an alternative..Version: 3.1.3
✓ TrustworthyI’ve been using the app for over three and half years now once I decided to take control of my health and stop using hormones to control my erratic cycle. I don’t even remember how I found out about it, but I loved the story behind how it came about and that it was backed by science. I initially struggled with the app results because I had a highly irregular cycle (from my teen years til into my mid thirties) which generally gave me minimal green days, which was frustrating. However, I changed my lifestyle (my diet) two years ago which lead to my cycle normalising, and now I regularly see 70% green days per cycle. I’ve considered going back to other simpler apps, but there is something comforting about natural cycles, which has only improved again and again over the years with the additions to the app. Would love to see them create a widget in future that allows us to enter the temp without opening the entire app, and the option to change the background colour on the main info page. The ‘month’ tab can also be a little daunting to absorb as its a lot of colour coding in one go, would be nice to see a more traditional style calendar layout with smaller colours used. But I do genuinely love the messages and reminders that turn up in the app, the cycle summary I get every month and just hire simple the entire process is. I highly recommend this to anyone who is ready to start listening to their body and take control of their health..Version: 4.0.5
✓ Changed my lifeHormonal birth control was ruining my life - it contributed to A LOT of weight gain, depression and a bunch of other side effects I didn’t realize where caused by that until I ditched it. I don’t even know why I stopped taking it to be honest - but one day I just did. I didn’t want that stuff in my body anymore, and I gave Natural Cycles a try and the positive changes I saw in myself after going of the prescribed birth control was literally life changing. I’ll never use another form of birth control again..Version: 4.6.7
✓ So thankful for Natural CyclesPrior to getting married I tried going on oral contraceptives which made me feel absolutely miserable! I had already felt a little hesitant with adding hormones to my body. After further research regarding oral contraceptives, I came to the conclusion it wasn’t for me. I heard from a friend about Natural Cycles & the way it transformed her natural family planning! She has had great success in it. I got married in September 18’ & have been using this app for 10 months. I LOVE it. It’s been super user friendly - the hardest adjustment initially was getting used to taking my temperature regularly. However, the notifications did help with that. It’s actually been super fun to feel more aquatinted with my body’s rhythms. My husband also feels like he can study me & know my body better as well which has been great. When I’m approaching my period, he’s prepared for my freak-out PMS. Our goal being newly weds has primarily been to prevent pregnancy. Having not used any other form of protection (except for pull-out on red days) the last 10 months, I can say confidently this APP has worked successfully for us!!!.Version: 3.2.4
✓ Understanding my bodyApp usage: 1 year Being on the pill since 17 meant I didn’t know what my body and mind was like without the additional hormones. As an acne sufferer (who has tried most everything) spontaneous bouts of acne and mood swings left me feeling powerless. Natural cycles has helped me understand when these things are a result of my cycle or a result of environmental factors. Leading me to feel more stable of mind and meaning I don’t resent my body for breakouts other symptoms when I can pin it down to my cycle. Doctors also told me it may be difficult for be to conceive (I am using the app for contraception purposes, though I have always wanted to be a mum when the time is right) when my cycle was a mystery to me I would regularly get upset at the thought of the potential difficulty conceiving, however now I can visualise my cycle (Seeing that though it is highly irregular, I am still ovulating and the App can pretty accurately predict my periods most months) I feel comforted by this and more in tune with my body..Version: 3.1.5
✓ Answer to my prayers!Okay that may be a bit dramatic...but seriously it is how I feel about this app. I've only recently become sexually active and my friends were like you better go on the pill. And I've honestly always been pressure and questioned for not going on the pill. Yes my period is not my favorite thing but I feel like it's my body doing it's thing. And I really only have one maybe two days of discomfort so messing with my body natural chemicals just weirded me out. Not knocking anyone who uses birth control the female body has such a variety that I think it's important to do what's best for you. And there is an option if you are on birth control for this app. It really is for any woman! So I love this app. The notifications are so helpful and after my free month trial I will be signing up for the year. I like that I will be able to track and get to know my body even more because the bleeding part of our period is only the beginning of our cycle and there is so much more to learn and discover from our bodies. Keep up the good work Natural Cycle!.Version: 2.9.4
✓ Really enjoying NC! Wouldn’t go back to hormonal birth controlI’m a new user (approx. 1+ month in), but I really enjoy NC! It really puts the user in control of their body and supports our understanding of ourselves and the changes we go through during our cycles. I really enjoy the educational content, quizzes and logging my symptoms. It’s super user-friendly, which I love. It’s a great tool to check in on yourself to see how you’re feeling and to adjust yourself accordingly depending on what’s going on for you (ie., feeling tired? Then take time to slow down, etc.). I also appreciate the NC customer service too; they have been very accomodating and flexible. Overall, the whole NC experience has been very positive so far ☺️.Version: 5.0.5
✓ Hormone freeWe struggled to find a birth control that was hormone free. I was using the pill years ago but I really hate the idea of pumping my body with hormones plus it’s not how we want to live out our lives. After trying the family planning method on our own, we ended up pregnant with twins, oops! We have three children now and aren’t afraid to have more but aren’t necessarily trying. This app helps us be more aware of my cycles. The green and red days make our sex life less anxious and it’s fun to look forward to the green. I’d rather take my temperature every morning than take a pill! The app is accurate and at first all the red days seem discouraging (be patient and diligent) but I appreciate the conservative approach in the algorithm. Be ready for a bit of a learning curve as you try to figure out how the app is calculating everything as well as some anxiety about whether you’re doing it correctly. The app sends messages to let you know if your temp reading is good or needs work..Version: 3.2.11
✓ Amazing AppEasy to use! Great educational material — always learning more which I love!.Version: 4.6.1
✓ Good AppGood app!.Version: 3.5.3
✓ Life changingThis app has really empowered me to take control of my body and understand my cycle for the first time in my life. I am 36 and had been on the pill on and off for almost 20 years. I was using the app for 8 months to prevent pregnancy. After getting married we used the app to plan a pregnancy, I fell pregnant on the first ovulation. Unfortunately this resulted in an early miscarriage, the app was able to take this into account and provided advice as to how to return to planning a pregnancy again. I am embarrassed to say I had never really fully understood my menstrual cycle, PMT and exactly when to conceive before using this app. Being careful on the ‘red days’ take a little getting used to and I find leaving the thermometer on top of my phone helps me to remember to measure. Measuring at the same time each day ensures accuracy, however you can record if you have slept in, are hungover etc and the app will discount this measurement. A supportive partner also helps! Highly recommended, take control of your body!.Version: 3.0.20
✓ Very nice app!Love this, I use it with my oura ring. The only drawback is that I need both subscription which is quite expensive..Version: 4.7.1
✓ Loving no hormones!Great app, awesome to have a resource that lets me know my body better and prevent pregnancy. Happy that eventually when I want kids this should make it a smooth process too! Highly recommend.Version: 2.9.4
✓ This App Has Changed My LifeI have always struggled with hormonal birth control. It took me 5 different pills to find one that worked for me and even that one resulted in weight gain and significant mood swings. I tried the copper IUD and had a never ending period and then I tried the hormonal IUD and never had a period. I also had intense cystic acne result from the hormonal IUD and used tons of products to try and eliminate it, not realizing that these same products for my skin were impacting my fertility. I finally found this product and it has changed my life and my relationship with my body. I now know so much more about my cycle and after removing my hormonal IUD, all my acne has cleared up. If you’re on the fence, give this app a try. It is easy and inexpensive and it’s effective! Just be sure to pay attention to where you are in your cycle. I also love that I can immediately start trying to conceive when I’m ready. You won’t regret it!! Best birth control ever!!.Version: 4.1.6
✓ Excellent for many uses.I have been using it for two months with the thermometer. Honestly was skeptical, and no I am not pregnant yet, but I feel in control of my period for once in my life. Been on the pill, had the implant and IUD, and never known my cycle or patterns for what they really are. Slowly being able to track where I’m at and add in my own notes for acne, moods etc and be able to understand what could be hormone triggered rather than poor mental health related is reaffirming. I’m using this mostly to understand when I’m ovulating, but I actually think it’s value is so much more than that. I doubt I would ever use this method solely as a contraceptive but knowing what my body is doing and when is really liberating. The quizzes are eh. But it’s easy to use, and easy to get in the habit..Version: 4.1.6
✓ Best decision!I have now been using Natural Cycles for just under a year, and it has honestly been life-changing. I had been on the Pill for 9 years, but had been unhappy with it for the last 2. Natural Cycles has opened my eyes to what my body does, and now having this knowledge makes it far easier for me to understand how I am feeling and why. I feel so much more in tune with myself, and my partner has also enjoyed learning about the female cycle. It has been one of the biggest learning experiences for me. Although I am currently using it to prevent a pregnancy, I just know I will be so much more better informed for when we do want to have children. Thank you for shifting the power of contraception back to women and away from pharmaceutical companies! I am now in control, and that feel so good..Version: 2.9.4
✓ Knowledge is power!Natural Cycles has been so helpful in helping to know my body so much better. After 5 years on the pill I had to come off of it for medical reasons and was really keen to try natural birth control and I knew from friends that Natural Cycles was an easy to use and reliable app that I wanted to give it a try. After nearly 5 months of using it, I can honestly say it’s amazing!!!! I’ve gotten to know my body so much better because of it and the information and insight it gives is so valuable! When I do start to try for a baby in the next year I know that it will be so worth the investment of using Natural Cycles this far in advance! Amazing, amazing app and I would highly recommend it to anyone!.Version: 4.2.2
✓ Recommend but use with caution and app needs tweakingI’ve been using the app for about two years now. I chose this method because I was already on necessary medication for a long period which had triggered dysfunction with my body as a side effect, so I didn’t want to use hormonal contraceptives and further disrupt my body’s natural processes or suffer the well documented side effects. The app is a great solution for me and much more reliable than the traditional Family Planning Method as the algorithm does the maths for you. My alternative would be to use condoms all the time, so this works better. The one issue I have is with ovulation prediction: I can understand the app overriding ovulation tests as they’re not the most accurate. However, I generally know exactly when I have ovulated. If you look out for the signs your body gives you, it’s just as clear as when you start your period. I think the app should have the option to select when you have ovulated, just as you tell it when you start your period. I am positive the app predicted my last ovulation date incorrectly (a day late) and I don’t understand why as the temperature drop and increase should have led the algo to pick the correct day. If I could override it and confirm ovulation on the prior day, my data would be more accurate and the app would work better..Version: 3.1.5
✓ So easy to use...I have been using for 7 cycles, I’m 39 mother of 1 and am using the app to prevent a pregnancy. After coming off the pill -which I’d been on for 15+ years, to have a baby I really didn’t want to go back to taking it. I talked to the gp about natural tracking systems and she was very much against it and was instead suggesting a coil. When I did some research on the coil I was terrified so my husband and I talked about natural cycles and after weighing everything up we decided to try it. I’m now on cycle 7 and I really get along with the concept. Take your temp every morning around the same time -this is easy if you’ve got a child in school as you’re generally up the same time each day, add your temp to NC and it will work out if you’re safe or not. I love the fact it’s completely natural, I like it that I can look forward and I get a guide to when I will get my period, I feel like I’m learning more about my body and how a cycle works. It’s fantastic it really works for us and I would wholeheartedly recommend it..Version: 3.0.9
✓ Great app for tracking your cycleI ditched birth control (after 10 years) and switched to this app. It takes a month or two and can a little bit pricey when buying the LH tests etc at the beginning but it was worth it. I’ve never learnt so much about my menstrual cycle and it’s easy to use. I know exactly which days I can get pregnant and when I can’t . Great app!!!.Version: 4.4.3
✓ Vital knowledge about your bodyI love this app. I have been using it now for almost a year. I think it's great to have an app that empowers you to learn more about your cycle, your body, and factors influencing/impacting these. Previously I had been on the pill for many years and wasn't aware of the side effects until I stopped! Would highly recommend.Version: 2.9.4
✓ Great option for non hormonal BCI don’t usually do reviews but this app has changed my life. Before this, I had been on three different types of pills and had the implant for 2 years. I was hesitant to switch to non-hormonal because of the lower prevention rate and the negative talk from some Dr.s and parents… It was the best decision I have made. I feel 100x better mentally and physically. I am also much more knowledgeable about what is going on inside my body. I would recommend this app if, you have regular periods and can keep a somewhat regular sleep schedule. The only downfalls to think about are that you will not have a lot of “not fertile” days until the app has enough data, and you will have to use another type of contraceptive during sex on fertile days. For me it took 3 months after getting off of HBC for my body to regulate and for the app to know my “not fertile” days (I’ve heard this is pretty quick). This app goes so much more in depth than just taking your temp. It also have features for you to learn about your cycle and body..Version: 5.1.10
✓ LIFE CHANGINGI have been on hormonal birth control for 8 years consecutively. I was 18 years old when I first started and although my periods became more regular and I felt more at ease by preventing unwanted pregnancies, I discovered many reasons why the birth control pill is NOT good for my body. I suffer from hypothyroidism, I was diagnosed at age 11. My periods were never regular and when I began taking the birth control pill, I felt like all my issues were “gone.” It took me 8 years to discover that I do not NEED a synthetic hormone in my body. I stopped birth control 3 months ago and have used this app along with my basal body thermometer each morning to track my temperature. The app does ALL of the work for me! I have NEVER had regular periods in my life! (Except while being on the birth control pill) I have had 3 menstrual cycles since stopping birth control. All of which were predicted by the app. I now know when I’m ovulating! It’s such a great way to prevent and plan pregnancies!! I highly recommend this method if you are looking for a natural, inexpensive, and safe method of birth control. I will never go back to using the hormonal pill! You will learn so much about your body and feel AMAZING..Version: 4.5.7
✓ Love love loveReally pleased with this app, I started using it when we decided to try for a baby, I work in an environment where I need to know when my period will happen so this seemed like a great way to do that an try to work out when I’m ovulating (although I didnt use the LH tests on purpose because I wanted to try and keep the spontaneity rather than knowing the deed HAD to happen 😅) I was pregnant after three months, we unfortunately had a miscarriage but we were blessed with another beautiful baby within the next month or so. I have stayed off the pill after having our little one and am so pleased, I feel myself, less irritable and I have genuinely learnt so much ! (Something that I think high schools should be teaching more about!) I was on the pill for 10years and I can honestly say I don’t want to go back into it, me and my husband are careful and I make sure I’m doing my temp at the right time in the right way, it’s the easiest thing in the world!.Version: 4.0.8 Ready for Sale
✓ You’re in controlNatural Cycles requires the user to take responsibility for themselves. You have to be regular in your temperature taking and be patient whilst it learns your cycle. If you’re willing to put in the effort, it will help you to prevent / plan your pregnancy. I’ve been using NC for seven months, it was completely accurate in predicting my periods and alerting me as to when I was most / least fertile. When I switched to plan mode as I was ready to fall pregnant, I followed the recommendations about my peak fertility and fell pregnant straight away. NC has made it possible for women to naturally take control of contraception which has made a huge difference to my life which had previously been affected by several different pills, implants, coils etc. none of which worked for me..Version: 3.1.5
✓ Figured out ovulation & Luteal phaseI’m using NC to conceive, i have the annual subscription. I was previously using Flo, and it just didn’t seem to be getting my ovulation right.I found Flo useful for general tracking of period, but as soon as i switched to track ovulation, days didn’t line up to what i felt. My cycle varies from 27-32 days, so predicting ovulation was hard. Why this app works for me: - Using NC, I accurately tested for ovulation in the first month using temp and only two OPK sticks. - The charting actually distracts me from the wait till my period arrives, as i feel pro active. - I like the science behind it, and learning how long my luteal phase is was also interesting. - it’s also good that you can predict period, so there is less confusion over the awkward few days before where you think you may be pregnant but actually not. - it’s simplified, other apps i got bogged down in tracking all these extra symptoms and that made me over analyse everything. Now i just look at facts... Highly recommend this app if you’re anything like me. Impatient, and into evidence based info..Version: 3.3.1
✓ Great appGreat app it gives me confidence in monitoring my individual cycle and stay natural without the need for hormonal drugs as contraception. Only wish it was a little cheaper or if it charged monthly perhaps..Version: 3.2.11
✓ Truly revolutionaryUsed it for 5 years to protect, and then used it to get pregnant very quickly. Amazing tool if you have a regular cycle and schedule. Grateful for this alternative and hopeful that Health Canada will approve it as contraceptive one day so it can be covered by insurance..Version: 4.7.5
✓ Good but expensiveI like it but it’s sooo expensive Ahhh there is a huge barrier for so many people to be able t access this form of birth control :(.Version: 4.6.4
✓ Excellent BC APP buy be wary in your first 4 months(Been using Natural Cycles for 5 months now and am a big fan). The app all in all teaches you so much about yourself that you never learned in health class and the customer support is incredibly helpful, and it has allowed me to have a birth control method that works for me. DEFINITELY take the quiz to see if you would be a good fit for NC because this is not right for everyone depending on lifestyle and other factors. I was on hormonal birth control and the changes to my mood were too much so I decided to try NC. If you can handle taking a pill every day at the same time I would say you can handle doing the temperature reading. In the beginning you will get mostly red days because it doesn’t know what’s going on with you yet, but once you start getting green you can be comfortable with them. Use a condom on red days always (and perhaps combine that with withdrawal for highest pregnancy prevention). P.s. I would say be careful with the LH tests when you start using them because they can be hard to read..Version: 4.6.0
✓ From prevention to planning!I used Natural Cycles for prevention for 15 months. I loved learning about my cycle throughout the process and felt amazing being off of hormonal birth control. My partner and I were waiting until our wedding day to switch to the planning mode. We were a little lax the month of our wedding — and had unprotected sex the day before and the day of ovulation. I also had a + LH test the day before. We knew it was risky, but I honestly didn’t expect our journey to pregnancy to be an easy one. Two weeks later it was our wedding day and coincidentally my period was also due on that day. Sure enough, it never came. My cycle rarely fluctuates from 28 days, so when day 33 arrived and I still hadn't gotten my period, I figured it was time to take a test. And we’re pregnant! I couldn’t be more impressed with how accurate this app is. Even though we were in the prevention mode, we weren’t really trying to prevent. Whether you want to prevent or plan, this app will help you get there..Version: 4.4.5
✓ Great app in its early stagesThis app is great. It’s easy to add your temperature and keeps you reminded as well. The added notifications about upcoming red days, PMS etc is an added bonus. However! You can tell it’s in its early stages still. The notes section for symptoms could work better if for example we were able to add them to a list of potentials and then select them daily if applicable. This would make it really simple for the app to analyze when each symptom occurs to see if it’s always around the same time of your cycle or not, amongst other things. Don’t know if you’ve ever tried the sleep cycle app, but that has that and it’s brilliant. Currently when adding notes in the natural cycles app it’s not as easy to detect a trend amongst your many symptoms. I have almost stopped adding them all together because I don’t get much out of it as there’s no ‘result’ shown as a result of it..Version: 2.9.4
✓ Know your bodyI signed up to natural cycle to get to know my body more. I’m not with a long term partner so I’m not comfortable going without a barrier method but look forward to when mr. right does come along to use nature cycles as it’s intended. For now it’s great getting to know my body and be in tune with my monthly cycle. Ps. I’m slightly addicted to watching the graph go up and down :).Version: 3.1.0
✓ Easy to use, reliableI have been using Natural Cycles for a little over 6 months now and I love it! I have never been on any birth control and didn’t want to start any when I got married, but my husband I were getting tired of having to use condoms every time so when I saw this app I figured it couldn’t hurt to try it out. I keep the thermometer on top of my phone at night so when my alarm goes off I take my temperature right away and log it. Some cycles I do get a lot of red (use protection) days if the app has trouble detecting ovulation, but it’s still way better than having to take birth control or use condoms every time. I also like that I am aware of my body and cycle more now. I would highly recommend this app to anyone that is married or in a committed relationship where if you would get pregnant it wouldn’t ruin your life plans. I feel that it is very reliable if you use it properly, but there is room for error so if getting pregnant would devastate you, this probably isn’t for you. But for us, we aren’t currently trying to have a baby but probably will in the next year or two so I feel comfortable using this and realizing that there is a chance i could still get pregnant. Plus when we do decide to have a baby, knowing my cycle will hopefully make it easier..Version: 3.5.3
✓ FINALLY, an app as it should beWhoever designed the UX of this app needs a bonus, for real. It’s not pushy with notifications, they have products to see but don’t push them on you - it’s informative, it’s engaging, there are quizzes and the app is sectioned into insight hubs and a message centre, it’s intuitive and very very accurate when predicting your cycle. I’m in love with the functionality of this app and it’s helped me feel connected to my cycle when I never thought I could! I was on Yasmin for 10yrs and struggled with acne before going on the pill. Now, I know when my skin will flare up or glow up and can tailor my skincare accordingly to keep it in even better health than it was when I was on oral contraception! This app gave me the confidence I needed to come off the pill and it was the best decision I ever made for myself. I think every woman should try this for at least 3 months, honestly - you’ll understand why I say that when you do!.Version: 4.0.5
✓ Natural planning just got a lot easierThis app is an excellent tool for natural planing and a highly effective alternative to hormonal birth control. Side effects like mood swings and weight gain can be a thing of the past; simply taking your temperature every morning and logging it in the app is virtually all you need to do. Hormonal birth control may work for some but for those who want a viable alternative, Natural Cycles takes an old concept and makes it simple, modern, and even fun. As well as being a safe and secure method of birth control, this app also helps you keep track of your cycle, which is helpful both for peace of mind and for assessing your overall health. It’s also just as useful for those trying to get pregnant as it can seamlessly be used for both prevention and planning. I can’t recommend this app enough!.Version: 2.9.4
✓ FantasticThis app makes my life so much better. I was on hormonal birth control for 7 years and had no idea what was happening with my body. I was gaining weight and had constant cramps because of my IUD. I was in a terrible mood all the time and felt like i’d lost myself. Once I switched to natural cycles, it felt like one of those cheesy Humera commercials. You know like when the girl is dancing in a fried talking about how happy she is that she switched to humera. like that but with non hormonal birth control. I had forgot what it felt like to feel normal and not be in pain. I have more energy and i feel like i have more control over my body! I’ve also learned so much about my cycle and how my body works! I would definitely recommend to everyone! I think it would be fantastic for girls who have just started their periods to learn about their cycle and body. it would’ve saved me a lot of stress and confusion! Love this!.Version: 4.2.1
✓ Love this app so muchAfter over 10 years on hormonal contraception I am loving getting to know my natural cycle and learning about my body again. Never going back!.Version: 2.9.4
✓ Life-changingLife cycles has been life-changing for me. Since I was 19, I couldn’t be on the pill for a number of reasons. For the first time in my life since then (I was 33 when I started on the app) natural cycles gave me the contraceptive freedom that the pill gives other people, for some days of the month. Now that I’m looking at my fertility status and options, I’m so grateful for all the information and understanding I have on my body and my cycle. New users should be prepared that it takes a while to get the data, and you have to measure regularly. I was very cautious at the beginning and was tracking for three months before I was happy to trust the data understanding the algorithm would have of me...plus I added an extra red day or two in my head for a few months after that until I felt confident, then, when I felt secure I jumped in and it’s been amazing. I’m not a great sleeper, so that means I can’t count my temperature as often as I’d like to and sometimes don’t get as many green days as I should. That was frustrating at the beginning, but after nearly two years of using the app there’s so much data in there now that it’s still really useful even if I haven’t been able to measure as much as I want. I love it..Version: 3.2.2
✓ Customer SupportI have never experienced such great customer support! Josipa was beyond helpful and pleasant. I would recommend this app to a friend knowing the support team would so greatly look after them..Version: 5.1.3
✓ Super informative and empoweringLove the app and concept. Only downfall is the beeping thermometer in the morning (wakes up the man and the dog!) Also quite expensive, but worth it (for me personally) as it’s a reliable and natural alternative..Version: 3.1.7
✓ Amazing !I recently had an incredibly painful ruptured ovarian cyst for the first time and after doctors told me it was “common”. I did some research and found that they can be caused by hormone imbalances. Just because things are common doesn’t mean they should be happening!! I had the hormonal IUD for about 4 years and was on the pill for about 3 years prior to that, so I always had extra hormones being pumped into my body. My sister found this app and I immediately had my IUD removed. I’ve been using Natural Cycles for about 4 months now and I love it! It’s so easy to take your temperature every morning and the app is so user friendly. It’s also nice getting in-tune with your body and knowing how you feel before a period or when ovulating. I recommend it to all my friends that are still on hormonal BC because I know having extra estrogen and progesterone introduced into the body most definitely disrupts the natural balance that your body keeps. This app makes it easy to be hormone-free..Version: 2.9.4
✓ No thermometer with renewalThe subscription went up 25ish dollars a year and they still won’t send a new thermometer with your renewal which is very disappointing. A new one should be sent yearly..Version: 5.1.9
✓ Life changing 💜I’ve used Natural Cycles for 4 years now and it has completely changed my life. I ditched hormone contraceptives due to a buttload of crap side effects, and struggled to find anything to replace it… until NC. During my time so far, I’ve used it for prevention and planning. Both modes are amazing, insightful and accurate! I know my body better than ever. I could tell i was pregnant before my test! Sadly i could also see something went wrong and I miscarried at 12wks. NC helped me get back to normal after this and begin planning again. I now have an awesome (and wild!) 19 month old and am back in the swing of preventing again. It’s so empowering to know my body, my moods & my patterns. It’s such a relief to know I’m safe without using hormone contraceptives! Honestly, the best thing I ever did.Version: 4.5.6
✓ It’s your responsibility to use correctlyThis app is only effective if you use it correctly. The longer you use it, the better it gets. You won’t get good results after 1 or 2 months. I’ve been using it almost a year & it perfectly predicts my ovulation & periods, better than I’ve ever predicted on my own. You just need to get into the habit of taking your temperature before you get out of bed. My alarm goes off, I grab the thermometer and snooze for about a minute until it beeps. Easy. If you’re in doubt, use condoms or something else. In your first few months with the app, you need to have a backup contraception, or just abstain in the red days. After using it so long, my calendar is mostly green days, and I haven’t had any scares or late periods. If nothing else this is s perfect period tracker! It even knows how long my period will last!.Version: 3.1.5
✓ 75 cycles or almost 6 yearsI’ve been off hormonal BC for roughly about 14 years thankfully as I am so happy to not be at risk that BC gives us anymore, nor the affect it has on our health & hormones. But I only really got a good understanding of the fluctuations & intricacies of my cycles since using this app. It’s been a game changer. It has never failed me, nor any of my friends who have used for years too 👏🏻. Cannot recommend it enough. Especially as they try to provide all necessary steps to respect the confidentiality and privacy of our data! Which is essential..Version: 5.0.3
✓ Love this app!I have totally taken control of my cycle and I loooove learning all about it. I study all the info it gives me! It feels so good knowing what us going on with my body. Just wish you could enter the data with no internet and then it can give you the answer when its connected, app basically doesn’t work when you have no internet. Would recommend to everyone!.Version: 2.9.4
✓ Very accurate & effective contraceptionI’ve been using it for 3-4 years now ever since realised what the pill is actually doing to my body. I am extra precautions, so didn’t “trust” the green days until about 3 months of tracking my temperature. Ever since, I have trusted the green days, and never gotten pregnant! Yes, there is a level of commitment required so that you can give the app accurate temp data (ie. take within the same hour each day), but now that I’ve been doing it for years, and lucky to have a very regular cycle, I have had extended times where I haven’t tracked my temperature (ie. holidays) but can be assured that the app’s algorithm on my pasts data is accurate enough. The fact that they build in a buffer is also very reassuring ☺️ Love this app and highly recommend. (always trying to convince friends/friends of friends on why the algorithm is different to all those “free” temp apps out on the market 🤦🏻♀️😆).Version: 4.4.5
✓ Amazing appI used this app for my first pregnancy after a friend used it for hers. I was on the pill for about 10 years so I started usually NC about 3 months after I stopped the pill. I got pregnant at month 3! I was amazed at how quick the algorithm learnt about me- it took a few weeks to remember to take my temp each day before getting up but once I did, it was easy. The app was so accurate. Second time round, it took 1 month to get pregnant. The app remembered my previous data and the new features, adding in how you are feeling etc was great. I know I am very lucky to have conceived twice so quickly but I really don’t know my body that well- I never remember when my period is due, how many days is normal for me so this app really helped me understand that. Thank you so much !!!!.Version: 4.4.7
✓ Healthy Natural Birth ControlIf you’ve been one of those women who was put on the pill or using some type of b/c other then a condom. You probably had very little knowledge just like myself about sex/hormones and your own body, then years after things are off with the body so you decided to stop. Well natural cycles has helped myself with learning so much about it all and happy I found them. It’s so easy to take your temperature first thing in the morning (while still in bed), input the reading into the app and boom red or green day! They explain done to the very little details, can input more then just sexual things but being more in tune with yourself/body by reporting your skin, any PMS symptoms, your mood. They have article's that you can always look back at and new information always populating, they give you notifications depending on what the temperature reading is and also help you with you temperature readings on how to. A new perk they came out with this year is so your partner can also see if your wanting to do so. The oura ring is another sweet perk that I personally don’t have or used but have heard about many other people using it and it seems great. It reads your temperature for you and directly connects to the natural cycles app, definitely will be trying one day to give more honest of a review. Natural cycles has also recently came out with new thermometers from the original version but is only available in select states/locations currently. So if your a Canadian girly you’ll have to wait..Version: 4.7.2
✓ Makes Me Wonder Why I Ever Took the PillI depended on oral contraceptives from age 14-32. First it was to treat painful periods, then acne, then stabilize depressive mood swings, and finally to prevent pregnancy. It seemed like the magic answer! In my 20’s my abnormal cervix cell issues began. My doctor insisted there was no causation only correlation with oral contraceptives and cervix cancer, but after my 2nd health scare in March of 2018 I dropped the pill and dramatically claimed I’d rather be pregnant than dead. By August, just 5 months of no pill and using this app instead, my cervix cells were back to normal and healthy again! I love this app and wish it was provided to me as a contraceptive option earlier in my life. The only tip/trick is taking your temp IMMEDIATELY when you wake: before you pee, or cuddle, or pet the cat, or even toss and turn. Even with my deviating temperatures I have become more in tune with my body and I have successfully identified my ovulation days. I feel more in control of my body. I’ve escaped a flawed women’s health system and opted out of the mass pharmaceutical world. There are no side effects. There is no anxiety over remembering a pill. There’s just basic science and common sense and it’s great for my partner and I!.Version: 3.1.5
✓ Just what I neededThis app is everything I was looking for in a natural birth control. It helped me to come off the pill seamlessly and without any problems. It allows me to have so much insight into my cycle and body and I would recommend it to everyone to try. A great way to be in tune with yourself and learn more along the way!.Version: 5.0.2
✓ Brilliant appHave used natural cycle for 1.5 years and highly recommend..Version: 2.9.4
✓ Best app everIf you're sick of the pill and other contraceptives, don't think twice, just get this app! After experiencing so many side affects from different types of contraceptives this app is such a relief. You have to do the work (which isn't much and is actually fun) but it is so rewarding to be able to know my own body. Will never go back from this app!!.Version: 3.0.9
✓ Helps a lotGood app. Helps you to not get pregnant or to get pregnant. And to know more about your cycle. Many good articles to read about your cycle. Nice costumer service, they even give you personal advice when algorithms detect when you don’t take your temperature correctly..Version: 4.4.1
✓ Better Apple Health integrationI really like the app. The predictions are reliable and it is easy to use. However, it needs to integrate with Apple Health automatically like most other health apps. It's a pain to always have to go into the settings to force syncing..Version: 4.2.0
✓ Body knowledgeI love learning about my body and knowing when I’m ovulating not JUST so I can avoid or have protected sex but also because after years on birth control, I got off it at 25 and my natural periods disappeared and I thought my days of ovulating normally were done. The doctor said my ovaries were sluggish. I had no concept of what my real natural body was supposed to be like, it made me depressed. 3 years later I got my periods back (3 years people)! And then I fell in love. But I knew I couldn’t return to birth control and how badly it had messed up my body, plus I had just gotten back to being my normal period self again. Natural cycles has been the perfect solution for me and it fits perfectly with my lifestyle, and when it sent me the message that my cycle was within the realm of average I wanted to cry tears of happiness. My only wish is for the thermometer to be an IoT device, a smart thermometer which sends the info directly to your phone. Maybe it’ll even have a soft alarm to remind you to take your temp one day. Just imagine! Either way I love this app and am so glad I have it. Thank you 💜.Version: 2.9.4
✓ Amazing!I’m learning so much about my cycle and my health in general, there’s useful information that I’ve never learned before. This app is helping me to live according to my body, and it feels great!.Version: 4.4.10
✓ Easiest contraception yetLoving the no hormone, no invasive approach to contraception without the high chance of pregnancy through other time consuming natural alternatives available. This app has been really trustworthy and accurate. I can't see myself going back to use anything else..Version: 2.9.2
✓ My favorite appThis app empowers me! I feel confident using it and knowing my body better than I have in 32 years! I didn’t want to take synthetic hormones anymore [the pill], so I started looking for alternatives. I don’t ever want kids, neither does my husband, so it feels good to know when I’m fertile and when we should abstain or use condoms. This is literally the best app on the planet. I wish every girl/woman would use it!.Version: 3.1.5
✓ Great app, nice to have info on my bodyWhilst measuring your temperature is a bit annoying, it's certainly nice to a) have information about my body and b) not be on any hormones any more. It took a little while to get green days but some perseverance will hopefully result in more green days as we go on! So much information on the website and they email back quickly if you have any questions. Would definitely recommend.Version: 2.9.4
✓ Good app but not great for breastfeedingI bought this app because I wanted a more natural way of contraception. I’ve been using it since about November 17 so for around 8 months now. I had a baby September 17 and was exclusively breastfeeding and still am breastfeeding whilst my son weans. I still don’t think I’ve got full use of the functionality of this app, my first cycle was 197 days long because nothing was happening due to breastfeeding and almost all of those days were red. That is what needs to happens if it isn’t sure but it does mean you have to use other protection for a long time. When it did detect me ovulating I agreed with it as I noticed changes in my body so it restored my faith that it might start working for me. Because nothing happened for a while after that it told me I should take a pregnancy test, twice, which was not quite what I was expecting as I knew there was no way I was pregnant. I have since then had a proper cycle which turned out to be a non ovulating one but it means that 8 months in I’m in my third cycle and most of my days are red as it still hasn’t settled down and got to know me. I’m sure that it will work but for those mums that are breastfeeding and hoping this will be the answer for them it probably won’t be as it won’t work for a long time or until you stop..Version: 3.0.9
✓ Great for pregnancy and preventI got this app at the start of the year and used it for the first 3 months after coming off the pill in prevent mode. I won’t lie it does take a bit of time before you get green days, but as other reviews say you get out what you put in. Putting in regular temperature’s every day as soon as you wake up achieves best results. However it worked the best for when I was trying to convince, the three months of data and temperature taking built up an accurate prediction to when I was ovulating - so much so I got pregnant first attempt! For the first time I felt completely in control and like I understood my own cycle! I would really recommend to anyone trying for a baby or those who aren’t - it gives you a better understanding of how your body works and for me the best natural option!.Version: 4.1.6
✓ Pregnancy avoided!I’m allergic to the ingredients in most forms of birth control, so I’ve been using apps for years to track my cycle. When I switched to Natural Cycles my boyfriend complained that I should just stay with a free service and not pay to add my temperature, especially since I’ve never had more than 5 day’s variation in my cycle in 16 years. This month I got sick just before ovulation and my temperature showed that ovulation was delayed by a week. I was skeptical at first since it also said my period would be delayed by a week, way more than it ever has been in the past, but I took precautions and my period started right when the algorithm said it would. With my previous service I would have almost certainly gotten pregnant this month. The algorithm is amazing, but support for importing previously collected data is a big need, as I had 16 years of info that I couldn’t transfer, even when I tried to do so manually. You can scroll into the past, select a date, and add data, but when you finish entering that data you’re taken right back to today again and have to scroll all the way back. This is very unhelpful when you’re entering 5 period days in a row to the cycle three months ago..Version: 3.0.9
✓ Great natural contraceptiveI’ve been using for 1.5 years (had to stop for a few months) and it’s getting better and better to know my body well. It’s a bit annoying at first to get into the routine and for the amount of red days, but definitely worth it to persist. So much better than adding hormones into my body..Version: 3.0.11
✓ Best idea ever!So I had been on the pill since I was 16.. (I went on it to regulate my periods) so I was on the pill for nearly 10 years! I never looked back until about a year ago. I broke up with my ex boyfriend and came off the pill to give my body a brake. Since then I honestly have never felt better since being off it!.. the pill made me anxious and very hormonal (serious mood swings!) To think I was constantly pumping extra hormones into my body in a day to day basis is mental! I’d never ever do that again especially after finding this! So when I needed to think of contraception, my friend recommended me to NC and it’s changed my life such a great idea to take your temperature every morning to work out when your ovulating. I would never use any other form of contraception from now on, only condoms on the red days as don’t want to have any unwanted surprises! But YES Natural Cycles is the way forward and I’d recommend it to anyone and everyone!.Version: 2.9.4
✓ So much happierI had been on the pill for 10+ years and was beginning to question if it was right for me anymore.. A relative of mine had started using Natural Cycles so I read more into it and realised it would be a good alternative. If used with other non-hormonal birth control, this really could be a life saver. I was finding my mental health being horribly impacted by the pill - less than 5 months off of it and I’m a new person, I have more energy and I’m a lot happier. It was a bit of a struggle to get into the routine of taking my temperature every morning but once you get the hang of it, it’s just as routine as taking a pill; I even use my thermometer minute to plan my day! Also the articles and information provided is so interesting and not just period related, there’s a lot I have learned from this app!! Would absolutely recommend it..Version: 4.4.6
✓ Best contraception we’ve foundMy husband and I have been successfully using Natural Cycles for two years now. We avoided a pregnancy during those years we wanted to and when we decided we would like to try for a baby we switched over to trying to conceive mode and it made it so easy to know exactly when to try. We are now pregnant and due in October. The app is so easy to use and has great daily reminders and hints. It’s absolutely amazing to have this natural contraceptive option after trying different avenues over the last few years that just didn’t work for us. So so happy we tried it! We recommend to all our friends..Version: 3.2.5
✓ Been using for yearsI started using Natural Cycles nearly 11 years ago a little while after the birth of my son. I have been using it on contraceptive mode and it’s worked 😊 I used to have so many issues with the pill, then I tried the hormone IUD that was horrific made my body really react, then tried the non hormone but it made my periods so painful. Then I found natural cycles and I have never looked back. Honestly I recommend it to everyone it’s does exactly what it says it’s going to and you get to really know your cycle. Anyway I LOVE it and would never change. The only issue for me is taking my temperature at the same time each day I use a basal thermometer 🌡️ I’m thinking of getting a wearable so I can be better but yeah love this app..Version: 4.6.8
✓ Love App, thermometer could improveI have been using this app for 2 months now. I really like seeing the graph and being able to understand my cycle better. I wish the thermometer had a backlit screen so you could read it better. Also, your temperature disappears quickly and I’m usually half awake to read, making reading AND recording difficult. Natural cycles made the suggestion to Press the button before the 10beeps go off with your temp reading and when you turn it back on later, your last reading is stored. I’ve been doing this, but it gives you 1 second to read before losing the temp reading. So you have to be very strategic and it makes the experience sort of stressful. I am committed to sticking with this system regardless. I paid the yearly fee and want to keep tracking. But it’s a whack thermometer (and I honestly thought it would automatically upload the temp to the app until I opened the box and realized the reality). Great App, love the knowledge and graphs..Version: 4.4.5
✓ Absolutely Life ChangingNatural Cycles has changed my life, and I will rave about it to anyone who will listen! I was on the pill for 10 years and didn’t know all the negative ways it was impacting my body. I was afraid of an iud aftering hearing many horror stories, and I felt discouraged and trapped with hormonal bc. I took a chance with Natural Cycles, and although my partner and I were nervous at the start, we’ve been blown away by the simplicity of the app, the formatting of the data, and overall accuracy of this method. Remembering to take my temp every morning is no more difficult than remembering to take the pill every night, and I feel like a fog has been lifted from my whole body. I’ve lost a few pounds (changing absolutely nothing in my life aside from the pill) and although my periods are a bit more painful they are now shorter in length. I feel more connected and in control of my body, and both happier and healthier than I have in a long time! 💃🏻💕.Version: 2.9.4
✓ Revolutionary!!I love this app. I value living as much as a natural life, free from medications and hormones as possible. Like many women, I am concerned about the short and long term effects that birth control would have on my body, and possibly my future children’s development. So, This app has given me peace of mind about me and my partner’s sex life, and also the freedom to say “no” to hormonal birth control. I love all the educational material that this app provides for women to understand our bodies’ natural processes, rather than relying on a Doctor to use meds or hormones to interrupt our natural rhythms. I’ve used it for preventing pregnancy for over a year, and it works well. The app has helped me get to know my body more, and I can honestly say this has helped our relationship too. Admittedly, It has been a struggle to stay in the habit of measuring my temp every morning with lots of changes happening in my life. I am trying to get back on track now, but it still predicts my period and ovulation very accurately & is usually only off by a day or two. I highly recommend. Also, I showed my PCP doctor this app, and she loved it, and said she’d recommend to other female patients!.Version: 3.2.4
✓ Highly irregular periodI've got the worst irregularity since coming off hormonal birth control from a six month period leading up to January 2018. (Accutane) Before that I wasn't monthly regular but since getting off hormones I keep having three to five months of nothing - sounds like heaven but it's a nightmare when using this app as a newlywed. So far I'm not pregnant. I don't have problems measuring. We don't have problems with protection when it says to. I love that it's natural. However it's having troubles nailing down my ovulation. It just gave me a three week run of green days even though I didn't get my period. We didn't trust it, so we didn't go unprotected until this past week... This morning it went back to red days with a new estimate for where my ovulation happened. (Didn't reestimate where my green days were so that's ok) I'm a little freaked out. Will update later. In the meantime, hoping I regulate, and recommending this like crazy to my friends that are regular. (Finally non-hormonal birth control!!!) But we'll see how well this works for my cycle..Version: 3.1.3
✓ Best birth controlI have been on hormonal birth control for over 15 years. For the last 7 years or so I’ve had a hormonal IUD. I always struggled with long periods (10-16 days long) and extreme pain, fatigue etc. my doctors all told me it was normal for me. Since having my hormonal IUD removed and I started using natural cycles, my periods average 4 days and I only experience light cramping for usually 1 of those days. Periods aside, it’s an excellent tool to prevent pregnancy - my husband and I have had no issues or complaints! I recommend natural cycles for every woman!!!!.Version: 4.5.7
✓ Game changer! I feel empowered and out of the darkI had just read up on this birth control method but am not wired to have a graph on my wall and remember these things. I love it and really think it’s worth paying for, takes the guessing out of it and most importantly (for me) it’s natural and I can understand what’s happening in my body..Version: 3.2.10
✓ Easy to use app...only problem is user must be consistent and carefulAs a married woman with 3 kids I use this app to prevent pregnancy but without pumping my body full of harmful hormones. I love that this is a natural alternative. It does take time to make a habit of making sure you take your temperature every single morning and I recommend you use a form of barrier contraception until the app has enough data to be accurate about your ‘green’ days. It can be frustrating at first as most days seem to be ‘red’ fertile days but that’s just the app taking extra precaution to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. I would recommend this app to anyone who has regular cycles and wants a completely natural way to protect against an unwanted pregnancy. Just be aware it takes time until you can be certain that you don’t need protection and research shows that if used regularly, this method is very (in the high 90’s) effective but thats with a strict almost daily use..Version: 3.1.5
✓ Great Non-Hormonal BCWorks if you work with it! I love how this app takes all of the guesswork out of it for you and over time as it gets to know your body you’ll experience more and more green days. Checking in with the app has become a form of self-care I can do for just a few minutes everyday..Version: 4.6.5
✓ Amazing Natural Contraception!I made the decision to come off birth control in March 2021 due to suffering extreme pains and extremely heavy bleeding which would often send me to hospital. I had been on the pill since I was 13 (10 years) and would skip my period due to the fear I had developed. The mental side affects were also a big issue for me and I tried many variations, even the implant which made it worse. Along came Natural Cycles! I will never go back to any other contraceptive. This has changed my life and after one cycle using this method, my cycle returned and has been regular ever since! (Of course this may not happen as quick as it did for me as we are all unique) The app provides you green days for when you’re safe and red days for the days you need to be careful. It gives you insights about your cycle, handy tips and lots of information which has helped me so much! I am now using the app to plan my pregnancy so that natural cycles will continue to help me along my journey! I have learnt so much about myself and my body and urge anyone considering trying this to 100% sign up now - it will change your life for the better..Version: 4.6.8
✓ Great app, issues with timing of temp readSo far this has been a great app to use for family planning; I appreciate the straightforward UI interface, the educational materials, and the peace of mine I get from knowing my green and red days. This is my main method of tracking contraception and gives a lot of peace of mind for me and my partner. My only concern I have right now is the way the Apple Watch records your basal temp. I have noticed that it will record my temp as soon as my alarm, if I have one set, has been completely turned off. I am a chronic snooze button fan, and today I forgot to fully turn the alarm off until I was already out of bed and heading for the shower, and noticed my recorded basal temp was taken too late for it to be a viable reading. That worries me for future algorithm predictions if I don’t pay attention and omit those read errors. That is my only issue so far, otherwise the new Watch integration has been great and is usually a wonderful way to get a basal reading without having to think much about it..Version: 5.2.2
✓ Life changingI have been on hormonal birth control (IUD/pills) for 10 years. I felt like I didn’t know how my brain was without birth control or artificial hormones pumping through it. A friend told me about NC when I had my IUD taken out. NC is life changing. My mind feels so clear. I feel so empowered and in tune with my cycle. I know what each day and temp fluctuation means for my body. My husband is so supportive and involved too- which I feel former birth control is too foreign/ complex for this. NC is so easy- take temp daily, the more you consistently input the data- the more unprotected safe sex days there are. He can see when my period is, hormone fluctuations, reminds me to take my temp, pack the thermometer. I love this app. Thank you!.Version: 4.5.7
✓ No more hormonal meddling! :)As someone who is very sensitive to hormonal shifts, this app has freed me from very heavy side effects of hormonal contraception. No more anxiety, no more heavy mood swings, no more depression - all things I ONLY ever have experienced when on hormonal contraception. The NC algorithms have been spot on for me, and I really like the interactive and informative messages tailored to my cycle. The key is to 100% commit to following the instructions of NC without fail. Use a barrier method when indicated and enter as much data as you can... if you can’t or won’t do that, then you are more likely to run into trouble, as a few users have reported online. NC as a contraceptive is more suited to women who have some routine and can commit to interacting with the app. Natural Cycles can give women great insight into their own body and control over their own reproductive cycle and it’s actually really interesting! I really enjoy this app and the daily measurements are quick and now just habit :)..Version: 3.0.17
✓ App is great, thermometer is annoying.The app is great but the thermometer is annoying, I don’t know why it has to beep like a little transport truck when I have to use it in bed beside my sleeping partner.Version: 5.2.2
✓ My favourite contraception method so far!I’ve been using this now for 10 months after using a combination of the pill, the coil, and plain old condoms. It took a couple of cycles for my body to get back to its natural rhythm after being on hormonal contraception (ie, the pill) but now I know exactly when every aspect of my cycle is due. I’ve settled into the most regular cycle I think I’ve ever had, and most importantly, I feel better than I have in years. I always used to wonder at the impact hormonal contraceptives night have on my body and now that I’m properly off them, I realise how much more myself I feel. I love understanding my cycle, my husband is a fan, and mostly I am feeling the benefits of letting my body do it’s own thing for once. The best decision I’ve made in a long time!.Version: 3.1.5
✓ If i could put more stars, i would!This app is absolutely life changing. i’ve been off birth control since starting it and have noticed such a positive change in my overall mental health. thank you for teaching me everything i should know about my cycle and being a woman that i was never taught!.Version: 4.5.6
✓ I love this form of birth control! It’s liberating and easy and accurate!I am 24 and have been on and off birth control since I was 18. I’ve never really liked the idea of being on long term (or short term honestly) hormonal birth controls. I tried a copper iud but my uterus rejected it 🙄 I was so close to getting an implant because I was getting pretty bad at taking my pill but then I heard about this app. I talked with my partner about how he felt about doing this and he said “if I was a girl I would use this! It sounds a lot safer than using pills or something permanent.” And that was all I needed to get off the pill. We’ve been using this app for 4 months now and I work night shift so as long as I sleep for 4 hours I can take an accurate temperature. He can also download the app so he can see my green and red days to see when we need to be more careful. I feel great using this too because when we start trying to get pregnant (3 years away but still) I won’t have to detox my body from the pill or go to the doctor to get anything removed or anything. It does take discipline to take your temp every morning but it’s worth it and easy if you have a routine. I use a sleep app called sleep cycle to make sure I’ve gotten enough hours to take a temp so that’s part of my routine ☺️.Version: 2.9.4
✓ EffectiveMy husband and I have been using Natural Cycles birth control for 6 months now. I started it 4 months before my wedding so I could get used to it. It’s been easy to use, I take my temperature every morning, log them in the app and take LH tests when recommended. I have a very regular cycle and get about 60% non-fertile days. The algorithm is cautious, I find it unlikely at least with my regular cycles that it would fail. The articles are also helpful and the app feels supportive. This has been an intuitive to use means of family planning that didn’t require me to make any charts. We hope to use the plan pregnancy version in the future. I do wish that the app would let you add multiple LH tests in a day. I usually take 2 just to be sure. The only real complaint I would have is that the provided thermometer is not backlit, so you need to have a light source to read it in the morning and that while it does have the ability to view your previous temperature it only shows on the screen for a split-second and I have definitely missed it a couple of times. Also just an FYI their store is really expensive, you can find those things lots cheaper elsewhere. We did make the mistake of buying the app without looking for discounts and there are some available. So don’t make that mistake..Version: 4.6.6
✓ This app is amazing!I’ve been using the app for more than a year and it’s amazing how is bringing me closer to understand my body and all the changes that occurs during my cycle. The best app to track your period because it’s super accurate..Version: 4.2.2
✓ Great appI really like this app. It's easy to use, and is helpful. I'd like there to be a place where I can add additional information about my cycle: eg symptoms.Version: 2.9.2
✓ Awesome alternativeI'm so glad I discovered Natural Cycles, it gave me the confidence to come off implanon and tune into my body's natural rhythm. It's the best alternative to artificial contraception and it's so amazing to be tracking my bodily changes day to day. Love the regular messages that are informative and encouraging. Excited to get to a point where my cycle is regular and that wouldn't be possible without this app!.Version: 2.9.4
✓ Love it take control!I was very sceptical at first, I don’t buy into fads or gimmicks but after research I decided to try it. Used it for over a year now as my only contraceptive and I can safely say it works use it correctly even with a day missed it’s fully converted me and it’s so accurate these days that only very few days are red, wouldn’t go back to the pill or injection I feel like I’m in control and what’s more i have learnt so much about my body. I can tell from how I feel what stage of the cycle I’m in. Feel that it’s normal to have these days where you feel great and others tired plus when you understand them you can utilise them. the week after my period I am ultra productive so I plan for that the few days before I ovulate I can’t make choice if you paid me and the day before my period I’m so tired! but normal for me I can plan for it now. Plus I plan to use this when I want to get pregnant in the very distant future and nothing more than a quick switch and I will have all the information I need about my cycle and when is best to try. Recommend 100% the only down side for me was that my thermometer broke (the button fell out) at the 11 month mark so I had a few weeks not being able to use it but I felt it was pretty good for nearly a year of use..Version: 3.3.1
✓ Love!NC is amazing. I have it linked to my Oura ring so it’s so easy to take my temperature every morning and it is always bang on for period prediction.Version: 5.2.0
✓ Loving it!After the hormone hell I experienced with implanon I am so thankful this app exists! It took me a bit of time to get into the habit of taking my temperate every morning but the app is there to remind and guide you every step of the way. It gives helpful information about what you’re doing and why. I’ve been cycling for 4 months now and I would definitely recommend the app..Version: 3.1.5
✓ Never going backI was incredibly skeptical of how something like this could work in place of birth control. I was on the pill for 14 years and finally got to a point where I didn’t want to be putting that into my body anymore. After much research, I felt natural cycles was my best choice in effectively tracking my menstrual cycle. I’ve been using the app since August 2019, and I am amazed at how much more in tune I am with my body and that yes, it is completely effective if you measure correctly and take lh tests when the app suggests you to (lh tests aren’t required though for the app to work). I can say with certainty that I will never go back to the pill because I find no reason to after using this app. I decided to go with the 1 year subscription because it made it cheaper per month. If you use the app efficiently, you can ‘level up’ and get your subscription free for life, well before your first year is up. If you are as hesitant as I was to get off the pill, just try it. The app is very cautious in the beginning while the algorithm learns about you, and I think you’d be surprised about how simple it can be to use tracking as an effective form of contraception..Version: 3.4.0
✓ An app for every empowered female!Packed with so much information to self-educate on our own cycles. Really allows us to take the power back and be in full control and awareness of the cyclical beings we are!.Version: 3.2.13
✓ I’ve been using this for over a yearI’ve been using this app for about 14 months and it’s so accurate that it predicts the start of my period to the day - except for one time when it was a day later than predicted. I’m in a monogamous long term relationship. I actually don’t wake up the same time every day but I set an alarm, measure my temperature, then go back to sleep. I also wasn’t on the pill before starting (I just used condoms for years as the pill made me angry all the time and the the coil was too big to be fitted!). Do A LOT of research before starting and remember that it takes up to a year for all the extra hormones in the pill to fully exit your body. I have a fairly regular period though stress can effect me a lot and I occasionally have a cycle that’s about 40 days long (I average at 33-35 days) but the app accounts for that. I do not have any hormonal imbalances. At this point I can simply look at the temperature and know if I have ovulated or not as I know what is high and what is low for me. There are lots of improvements to be made, but I’m glad there is non-hormonal alternative on the market. There is a risk of pregnancy but there is a risk of pregnancy with every single contraceptive, and at least this one will detect it very quickly for you. P.S. absolutely have your partner pay 50% of the subscription price too..Version: 3.0.18
✓ Thank you!!!From ages 18-35 I struggled with food allergies and dermoid cysts. It never occurred to me my ovarian cysts and autoimmune struggles were linked to my pill… I know it’s anecdotal but without the pill I can eat like a normal person again, have no cystic pain (which was treated by me taking double birth control) and my mood is much more stable. Not to mention, this app, plus LH tests, plus condoms for red days is cheaper annually than my monthly birth control prescription even with insurance coverage. I’m a happy user with an irregular ish period (ovulation day between cycle day 13-23; cycles varying from 27-39 days) and we’ve been nothing but happy with this arrangement. My husband is also very curious about all of the articles and we read and discuss together. Coming from VERY Christian upbringings we are constantly surprised by how much we learn in our 30’s and wish we might have had a little better sex ed when we were in school! Thanks again for developing this amazing app. I recommend it to everyone I know!.Version: 4.4.5
✓ Happy ChappyI started Natural Cycles a year ago and couldn’t be happier. It exceeded all expectations. Initially I was doubtful as to the accuracy of the method but it’s given me newfound confidence and helped me understand my body like I never had before. It’s taken me until 27 years of age to realise you only ovulate once per cycle. Here’s me thinking you could get pregnant any time throughout your cycle!!! I was on the pill on and off for 6 years and was miserable on it. I gained weight, mood swings were rampant and just wasn’t my usual self. My boyfriend and I agreed that we wanted me to stop taking the pill so my body could get back to it’s natural state. I shed all that water weight instantly, periods are regular and now with the natural cycles app I’m in control of my cycle. The ovulation tests are a great part of the kit also. Knowledge is power!.Version: 3.1.7
✓ Knowledge is powerI wanted to shout out about this app. I have an embarrassing confession: I never really understood my Mensural Cycle. Up until very recently I had the Mirena Coil and it served me well as I just didn’t need to think about it or worry about getting pregnant when I didn’t want to. But now I am ready to learn about and honour my Cycle. I tried using a different app to kind of have a loose idea of my Cycle while I had the coil but it just didn’t serve me and I gave up. I discovered this one this week and it is amazing. I thought I’ve have to wait till my first period (post coil removal) to start using it but in the set up of the app it asked about the Coil and the date of removal and so calculated everything so far, based on that. I love it and feel so empowered. Knowledge truly is POWER!.Version: 3.2.9
✓ Love this appBeen using this app for years. It’s the best! I love the educational resources as well. Every woman with a period should be tracking!! It is so important.Version: 4.7.4
✓ Être à l’écoute de son corpsMeilleure décision à vie! Après plus de 12 ans à prendre la contraception hormonale, j’ai décidé de prendre une décision pour moi et d’être à l’écoute de mon corps. Application facile à utiliser et qui fonctionne très bien surtout avec la oura ring!! Je recommande :).Version: 4.6.8
✓ Amazing! Changed my life and grown my knowledge.My boyfriend and I love this!!! After being on and off the pill for a couple of years, we hated the idea of pumping my body with hormones that weren’t meant to be there. I stumbled upon Natural Cycles from a social media advert, we both researched into it and read almost every article on ovulation/the menstrual cycle.. we were both shocked at how little we knew. For us both, Natural Cycles has been more than a contraception.. it has been an education. We have loved learning and sharing our knowledge with others our age. Personally, I wouldn’t have embarked on this journey if I had not been with someone that I want a baby with one day, but I also wouldn’t ever recommend oral contraception when there are condoms available.. being free of excess hormones and 100% natural is the way forward!! I am now a Pro Cycler (12 months on Natural Cycles).Version: 3.2.2
✓ Happy is an understatement💡Science (in your body) is a powerful thing to learn and understand. Suits me really well as my partner and I don’t like the fundamentals of things like the pill (such as ticking your body into thinking you’re pregnant) or condoms which taint intimacy. Through some decent education this app provides, I get to know my body and enjoy the benefits. Love your work Natural Cycles!.Version: 3.0.9
✓ Great natural birth control optionI’ve tracked my basal body temp as a birth control method for over a decade, and Natural Cycles is by far the best tracking app I’ve used. It’s insightful as well as educational about sexual and reproductive health. I’ve been using it for about 2 years now and I love being so in-tune with what my body is doing. It is, however, not very parent friendly. It’s very much intended for women who don’t have children that wake them up at night. I have 3 kids and it’s impossible for me to measure my temp at exactly the same time every morning. I know that sometimes I’ll have higher temperature variation because of that, and that can make the algorithms confused and unable to accurately predict my cycle. The app is constantly reminding me to do better at taking my temp and suggesting that I take the temperature training quiz. Trust me, I know how all of this works by now. It would be more helpful if the app would ask about the obstacles I deal with in getting accurate temps every day, and then maybe just recognize that I’m doing my best instead of having such judgmental or condescending suggestions for improvement all the time. I wish there was a way to track when and why my sleep was disrupted..Version: 4.4.10
✓ Great App :-)I know the app has come under a lot of scrutiny in the UK recently for not being effective which I personally feel is unfair. I love the app I have been using it now for 8 months and it has been brilliant! I was on the pill for nearly ten years and when I got married I started using natural cycles. Once you get into the habit of taking your temperature each morning it becomes routine. It does take the app a couple of cycles to get to know you and the ratio of green/ red days will change so don’t be put off. For me I find it so interesting to be able to track my natural cycle, something I didn’t know much about whilst on the pill. I would say certainly take the quiz to see if the app is right for you, if you are not conscientious and consistent with taking your temperature every morning then it probably isn’t for you as the app needs you to input data for the process to work!.Version: 3.0.17
✓ AMAZING hormone-free birth control!So happy to be offered a modern, natural alternative to contraception that doesn’t involve pumping my body with hormones! I found taking my temp every morning the moment I wake up did take a little getting used to, however since it’s now a part of my daily routine I find the entire process super easy - the app is extremely informative and incredibly accurate for me! Predicts my cycle like clockwork after just 4 months of use and is the most amazing option I’ve had with minimal affect on my body/mood etc (after 15 years on different forms inc Pills, IUD). Thanks very much to Natural Cycles!!.Version: 4.1.6
✓ Highly recommend. Some suggestions belowI have used this app for over a year now to prevent pregnancy and have recently started using it to plan a pregnancy. It has been the most eye opening, educational, and empowering app and piece of technology I have introduced into my life. I was on the Pill for a decade to manage all kinds of symptoms and when I went off it was chaos. I managed to get pregnant but postpartum was really difficult including getting cystic acne all over again. I didnt want to go back onto the pill so I tried the Mirena IUD and got rid of it after a few months. I had started working with a naturopath by this point to sort out my hormonal issues and she suggested various FAM options. I gave this one a go and haven’t looked back — I recommend it to all of my friends. Contrary to popular thinking, there IS science behind this approach, it’s not just a “pull out and pray” situation, and once you understand your body and your fertility, it’s such an empowering thing as a woman. You get in tune with yourself like you have never before and you feel confident and educated in your choices throughout the month. No scares at all for me. To the app developers, some feedback: I have used NC for a year now as birth control and have recently switched over to the plan pregnancy option. I’m puzzled by the fact that your symptoms options are the same/do not account for pregnancy symptoms, such as nausea, hot flashes, and other possible pregnancy related symptoms need to be put in as “other” or in the notes which doesn’t allow me to quickly keep track of trends in these symptoms. Please update the app to beef up the plan pregnancy side of the app. Also, why are my green and red days the same whether I’m planning a pregnancy or avoiding it? It’s so counter intuitive to sign in every day and see a green day telling me I’m not fertile but then faded red when I’m supposed to try and get pregnant? It’s almost subconsciously telling me to avoid getting pregnant. When you switch from avoid to plan pregnancy in the app, the red and green days should switch too so that you can see how short of a fertile window you actually have and that “green means go!” not stop! Lol Lastly, I’ve already submitted this feedback but no one got back to me: I’d like the option to share more of my symptoms including libido levels with my partner who has the NC partner app. Right now he doesn’t see much of anything really and it seems like this is something I should be able to control. Thanks!!.Version: 4.6.1
✓ What’s not to love?After having had two children I was thinking carefully about my choice of contraception. Prior to my first child and between the two of them I was taking the pill, but I was reluctant to go back to putting hormones into my body. I feel like I’m at a stage of life now where I want to get to know my body better and do things as naturally as possible. I considered the copper coil but when it came to it I couldn’t face it being implanted. To me, natural cycles is the perfect solution. I am on my second month and take my temperature each morning. I am already getting lots of green days and have also bought some ovulation tests as recommended to help the data to be as accurate as possible. I won’t be going back to other methods of contraception!.Version: 2.9.4
✓ Love love loveI have been using NC for the last three years and absolutely love it. Hormonal birth control is contraindicated for me so NC is a welcome alternative. Cannot fault the app’s functionality. My partner is completely supportive in preventing pregnancy during my fertile window. We will be using NC to help plan a pregnancy when the time is right. Sincerely, Very Grateful User.Version: 4.1.6
✓ This needed to exist !I couldn't be happier that there's finally a new way to handle contraception without hormones ! My only problems with the app are the following: 1) It's retaining its information to you to give it only when you receive messages: i wish I knew more in details how to upgrade my cycler level. 2) it's very challenging to not have 2h difference in my sleep time every night, and then the app says "you should add more data"... it's not like I'm forgetting to add data, it's just that i can't give more. It said on the website that 5 days a week is enough data, but apparently 4 isn't anymore :(.Version: 2.9.4
✓ Knowing yourself is empowermentI started taking hormonal birth control (the pill) at the age of 17 for 2 years. At 19 I got pregnant with my daughter. I got back on the pill up until 3 years ago (I’m 31) when & started to notice that I could no longer take the pill without wanting to throw up every time. My body was rejecting the thought of having to swallow chemical hormones. At that time, I also met my husband, who supported my decision of going off the pill and other types hormonal birth control (my doctor kept trying to push IUD). It took my body almost a year to regulate itself; I went through horrible night sweats, mood swings, acne flare ups, the works. After some research I ran into “Natural Cycles” and decided to give it a go. I haven’t looked back since! Natural Cycles can be used to either prevent or plan a pregnancy. It’s awesome and empowering because YOU are in control. It takes a little bit to get used to measuring your temperature every morning, but once you have it down, it becomes part of our daily routine. I love getting to know my cycle and look at all the data the app has collected on my cycle! It’s really neat!.Version: 2.9.4
✓ I love Natural Cycles!After many years of not feeling myself due to contraceptions that contain hormones and never really finding one that works well for me, natural cycles is by far my favourite! I use it strictly to ensure best results and love the data it gives me too! I also love learning about my cycle and feeling more in control of knowing what is happening with my body day by day in my cycle..Version: 3.2.4
✓ Absolutely life-changing..I’ve never written a review for an app before, but this product has been life-changing for me and I *need* it to stick around for at least the next 25 years (lol). I’ve been using NC for a full year now. With it, I’ve managed to get off and stay off of artificial hormones, I’ve gotten to become way more in touch with my body signals, I’ve learned how to better manage my PCOS, and I’ve been able to track my body’s healing after 10+ years of struggling with hormonal BC. I’m not done with my recovery process, but there is something so empowering about being able to inform my hormone-regulation with data and literally measure what’s been effective in helping me get better. And then feel and see myself actually getting better. Not to mention, the whole UX is epically streamlined. The app interface and its OURA integration is pretty much as seamless as it gets. NC is—no exaggeration—one of the most important and transformative technologies I’ve ever personally used in my life, and I’m SO grateful for it. Couldn’t recommend it more—and I have to many girlfriends at this point, who all love, it too..Version: 5.2.2
✓ Do it!! invest!! This app is awesomeOkay so this app is actually the bomb!! I paid for the yearly subscription and I’m sooo glad I did. I spent a lot of time researching every natural period tracking app and device and I choose natural cycles for so many reasons and I’m so glad I did. When my first thermometer got lost in the mail they instantly reposted another with a complementary pack of LH tests. Moving on in short this app looks great, is easy to use and presents your data in a way that makes me so fascinated and eager to learn all about my fertility/body and how I be of best service to my body. You won’t regret it!.Version: 3.1.4
✓ After years of the pill this is greatNearly a full year of using natural cycles and I love it! It allows me to see my cycle and the data it provides is very accurate. After being on the pill for 13 years I wanted a break from hormones and to feel like myself again, this app is great for helping you learning your cycle (which I was clueless about before now). I am using it to prevent pregnancy but would never trust it 100% to stop a pregnancy so we use other methods still even on a “green” day. It’s fantastic for seeing your ovulation and I found it easy to get into a rhythm of taking my temperate each morning. As I say we really don’t want a baby so I would never trust it 100% but for me it is brilliant just for the accuracy of the data and the app is so user friendly too!.Version: 4.0.8 Ready for Sale
✓ Recommend to patientsAbsolutely love this app. It is SO empowering to have natural cycles and know exactly what your body is doing (and why!) Also great to be able to not use condoms (when in a safe, monogamist relationship). I have recommended this app to many friends (and even encourage patients to discuss with their GPs.) I am a women’s health physiotherapist..Version: 3.4.9
✓ Amazing!It took 7 years to conceive my first child using the clear blue fertility monitor and sticks circa 2010 but it took 3 months of trying with this app and an Apple Watch to conceive this time! I recommend this app hands down..Version: 5.2.0
✓ I’ve learnt so much about my cycle!Natural Cycles allows me to to accurately track my cycle. No more hormonal contraception. But it’s so much more than just contraception. It helps me anticipate PMS so I can plan my exercise and social events according to how I know I’ll be feeling physically/emotionally according to where I’m at in my cycle. It’s life changing stuff!.Version: 5.1.3
✓ See ya later hormones!I was very interested in natural cycles after hearing very positive things from friends etc....I’m 28, getting married and in a long term relationship so this sounded like the right natural step for my partner and I. The pill was making me super kranky and low libido, so I tried the coil and that was too uncomfortable. I thought, why am I constantly putting a hormone into my body? It’s not natural! I wanted a detox, and that’s exactly what this does. You have to do it the minute your alarm goes off for best results so best to leave on your phone for example. It takes no time at all to build an algorithm, you learn so much about your body and it’s so nice that you’re not having to do anything besides take your temperature! You can set it to different settings such as ‘TTC’ and not which is really helpful. They send you pointers and tips to help along the way to help you adjust to it, I’m loving it and my husband to be is equally interested in it....which is quite refreshing as it’s normally us gals that have to deal with the contraception! Go get it!.Version: 3.0.9
✓ FINALLY the natural birth control women deserveI am definitely not against hormonal birth control methods; however, I unfortunately had a horrible health scare because of a reaction to hormonal birth control. As a newlywed & only 23 years old, I felt like my only birth control options were to use birth control methods that I wasn’t personally comfortable with or continue to risk my health... and no woman should EVER feel that way. Thankfully, at my lowest point, a sweet friend introduced me to Natural Cycles. My husband & I researched it thoroughly & we were shocked to learn that the clinical trials suggest that Natural Cycles is MORE effective than the pill! So we decided to give it a try - best. decision. ever. First & foremost, my health problems that resulted from hormonal birth control have disappeared because now every step that I take towards contraception is 100% natural. It took a couple of months for me to get used to it & for Natural Cycles to hone in on my unique cycle, but now it’s just the simplest routine. I’ve learned so much about my body! I feel so empowered knowing that I’m in control AND getting healthier by the day!.Version: 3.0.9
✓ Ignore bad reviews from people not using properly!I was so sceptical about this app after reading reviews from people saying they got pregnant or they think it’s rubbish. My best advice is to just give it a go and see how it works for you! For me, it’s perfect. I hate the thought of suppressing my bodies natural function so if I can learn to work with it then what could be better?! This app is not a walk in the park, you have to be on it, temperature measuring must be super accurate and there are a lot of parameters involved. But if you follow the guide then you can understand how it properly works. Expecting to just prevent a pregnancy by logging your period dates is ridiculous and would never be effective. You have to make the effort to track your cycle properly but it is so worth it. The help section has so many topics covered it’s very rare you’ll have to send a question in but when you do the response is so speedy, personalised and reassuring! Ladies stop taking pills, putting devices in your body or wearing awful patches and start tracking your cycle the natural way! My mood has improved and my body feels healthy and happy :-).Version: 3.0.13
✓ Amazing, worth the money 100%This WORKS! Have been using it for a year and I am not up the duff! Love having a natural method of contraception that is just as effective as the pill. The hormones were killing my body. I felt sick constantly. It’s so great to know that I am fully natural but still being careful!! If you are hesitant, just do it. This is your sign. I feel so much better with my mind at ease but still eu natural!.Version: 4.4.7
✓ Very interesting!I found it so interesting to get to know my body and wished I never took hormonal contraception. The app isn’t perfect as my cycles aren’t regular but it’s so interesting to see retrospectively what happened and how it impacts me. It also does stress me out waiting for ovulation and confirmation- but trying to work on that! The app isn’t the best for reviewing previous temperatures etc so that would be good to update and the cycle information- if it could break down each cycle how long it was, how long each phase was and ovulation date and its hard to look back on. I know changes are coming regarding recording PMS etc so that will be good. The thermometer is the main reason i don’t rate it 5*- it would be better if the temp screen lit up or it could Bluetooth sync to your app so you didn’t have to enter? Also to add it would be less confusing if you are planning a pregnancy that your days weren’t red when you were fertile?.Version: 3.3.5
✓ Incredibly helpfulNatural Cycles has fostered an awareness and interest in my own body and helped me understand how my hormones naturally affect me. Having been on the pill for 20 years and it slowly disagreeing with me, I found natural cycles an incredibly useful tool in coming off the pill for good. When the time came to switch from contraception to conception mode, the data I had already been entering every day for the previous year made it immediately enormously accurate in its assistance in conceiving both of our children. Hot tip for mums who don’t get a full night sleep often enough to have a proper basal temperature reading in the morning: pair the NC° app with the Oura ring and it takes your average temp all night..Version: 4.7.3
✓ Really great app!!I started using the app a couple months ago and my app detected some weird variations in temperature and said that my thermometer was broken and faulty so I contacted the people and they are willing to send me a new one! I think that shows that they truly care and are willing to help their people out! Definitely recommend this app!!.Version: 5.2.2
✓ Love it!Natural Cycles is a great, efficient and a powerful app that gives women the opportunity to prevent pregnancy without taking hormones or adding foreign objects in our bodies. Easy and fun to use, I love that I know so much more about my body since using it and I feel so much better having my natural cycle back! Yes, yes, yes!!.Version: 4.6.0
✓ Don’t read the bad reviewsI had been on the pill for 10 years, off for 5 years and using condoms for a good portion of my relationship but want to track and learn more about FAM! So I’m thrilled that I came across this! It’s $90 for a year and you get a thermometer sent to you! Unsure why people are complaining that you have to pay and that the thermometer is loud, it’s better than taking the pill! If you could remember to take the pill daily, you can remember to check your temp! :) Really enjoying this app and I love giving it more data to work with :).Version: 5.1.11
✓ So far I love this app! But...I have been using this app so far for close to a couple of weeks after doing extensive research on using it as a birth control method and going over the different studies around it and I am so excited to finally be learning about and taking charge of my reproductive health! Its so helpful and I feel more and more confident as the days go by. However! As i have been reading and learning more about the FAM method I have been made aware of a couple short comings that I would hope to see addressed. One is that this app does not take your cervical fluid into account or even track it. I understand not focusing on including it into the algorithm but I feel that the app at least showing it in comparison on the graph to your temperature throughout the month could provide a lot of insight as your cervical fluid provides real time insight on your fertility and is not based on past predictions. There also is not an option to put in the position of your cervix which is another pillar of indication of your fertility that if shown beside the basal temperature could help women know again personally in real time their bodies signs of fertility. Not that the app has to take it into account for its predictive method I know its accuracy is very good as is. Just saying to have both those other factors more visually mapped out would be a step up in this apps utility..Version: 4.1.3
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