With the calendar method, you need to keep a record of the length of each menstrual cycle in order to determine when you are fertile. You can use an ordinary calendar. Circle day one of each cycle, which is the first day of your period. Count the total number of days in each cycle. Include the first day when you count. Do this for at least eight cycles before actually stopping your birth control. If you do not want to take the pills anymore that's fine but you should be using a condom for the time being--until you are able to establish a pattern in your cycle.
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Hi Anonymous,
With the calendar method, you need to keep a record of the length of each menstrual cycle in order to determine when you are fertile. You can use an ordinary calendar. Circle day one of each cycle, which is the first day of your period. Count the total number of days in each cycle. Include the first day when you count. Do this for at least eight cycles before actually stopping your birth control. If you do not want to take the pills anymore that's fine but you should be using a condom for the time being--until you are able to establish a pattern in your cycle.
Wishing you the best,
Rosa
November 11, 2011 - 5:46amThis Comment
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