THE BILLINGS OVULATION METHOD
This natural method takes advantage of the biological fact that women are infertile
more often than fertile during their reproductive years.
Through the Billings Ovulation Method, a couple learns to recognize the fertile
phase within her menstrual cycle. This fertile phase is when conception can occur
and is accompanied by the secretion of a particular type of mucus from within
her uterus. The mucus develops several days prior to ovulation (the
release of the egg from the ovary) thereby giving an early awareness sign
of impending fertility. This mucus is necessary for sperm survival and transport.
In fact, prior to learning the method, some women have thought that the mucus
was an abnormality, perhaps an infection, and have sought treatment.
The practice of the Billings Ovulation Method provides an extremely effective
way of birth spacing. Scientific studies indicate that with proper instruction
and motivation, this method in actual practice is 99.6% effective while being
healthier and safer than artificial or chemical methods.
