What is Billings?
The Billings Ovulation Method® tracks ovulation by utilizing a woman’s unique sensations and cervical mucus patterns to reliably identify the fertile window. With this method, the woman has the opportunity to use her own words to describe her experience of mucus without internal investigation or external touching of mucus. Ideally, the teacher and client meet every 2 weeks until competence and confidence is achieved.
Billings Fast Facts
- Uses cervical mucus observations only to track fertility
- App available
- 99% effective with perfect use, 90% effective with typical use
- Effective for both achieving and avoiding pregnancy
- Can be used in all stages and situations of reproductive life
- Irregular or long cycles
- Primary or secondary infertility
- Breastfeeding and postpartum
- Pre-menopause and perimenopause
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We highly recommend choosing the NFP method that will work best for your lifestyle and personality! The Archdiocese of St. Louis has 4 methods available. All are Church-approved ways to monitor fertility. They vary in how they track and record ovulation and how often users follow up with their teacher. Click the button below to learn more about each method.