Fertility awareness contraceptive methods
Ovulation monitoring methods
These methods depend on choosing to have sex at those times of the month when the woman is not fertile to avoid pregnancy. It’s important to note that:
- the woman needs to monitor her own cycle
- these methods require cooperation and education of both partners
Lactational amenorrhoea
During breastfeeding, hormonal changes in a woman’s body stop ovulation and periods. This is only effective as long as the mother is fully breastfeeding day and night (not giving any formula or solids to the baby), she has not had a period, and the baby is less than six months old. Breastfeeding women can consider using this method to reduce the risk of pregnancy. Discuss with your GP or SHine SA doctor.
Withdrawal (not recommended)
Withdrawal is removing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation (cumming). This is unreliable because sperm can be present in the pre-cum.
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