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Can you trust period apps?

Not all period tracking apps are the same. We’ll show you what the warning signs are and why NFP-based apps like ovolution are more reliable.

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Learning NFP – a personal account by Caro, aged 35

Caro, 35, talks about her experiences with NFP: how she came to use the method, the obstacles she had to overcome, and how her life has changed.

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Learning NFP – a personal account by Alexandra, aged 28

Alexandra, 28, shares her experiences with NFP: how she learnt to interpret her cervical mucus, how those around her reacted – and what advice she has for beginners.

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Learning NFP – a personal account by Lea, aged 28

Lea is studying medicine and is training to be a gynaecologist. She explains how she came to discover NFP and why she values the method for developing body awareness and self-empowerment.

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Switch to the ovolution app – and take your data with you

Would you like to switch from another period tracking app to ovolution? We’ll help you import your data – so you can pick up where you left off.

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At-home insemination: Tips and Procedure

We have put together a few tips for getting pregnant using the at-home insemination. We will also explain the exact process and what you need to pay attention to. What is at-home insemination? At-home insemination helps you get pregnant without having penetrative sex. The sperm donor, be it your partner, an anonymous donor or a […]

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Determine ovulation with the basal body temperature

Introduction If you want to get pregnant, your basal body temperature is an important indicator of your cycle. It shows you when you are fertile and helps you to determine your ovulation. Here you can find out all about basal body temperature, how to measure it and what it tells you about your cycle. What […]

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Getting pregnant with PCO through the NFP method

As a woman with PCO on the way to pregnancy, it seems at first glance few possibilities to get pregnant. One method that has proven to be particularly effective and natural is Natural Family Planning (NFP). This method is based on observing your natural cycle and helps you identify your fertile days to maximize your […]

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Observing the cervix

Observing the cervix or the cervical mucus – what is the connection? Do I have to observe both body signs for NFP or is one of them enough? Observing the cervix raises questions for many who want to use natural contraception or fulfill their desire to have children. I will explain to you how you […]

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The phases of the menstrual cycle: Here’s how you can recognize them

Have you ever looked into the different phases of your menstrual cycle? Maybe you already know a little about the different phases in your menstrual cycle, but you’re not quite sure? Regardless of whether you want to use natural contraception or want to have children: It’s important that you understand your own menstrual cycle and […]

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Your menstrual cycle and stress

Most people who have a menstrual cycle are not aware of it, but stress can have a strong influence on the female cycle! Emotional stress and psychological strain in particular have hormonal effects and are noticeable in your menstrual cycle. Your ovulation and therefore your period may not occur for various reasons. In addition to […]

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Getting your hormone levels checked: saliva test or blood test?

When is a hormone test advisable? What is the difference between a saliva test and a blood test, and what you need to know if you’re trying for a baby.

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Getting pregnant after a miscarriage: your cycle and ovulation

How long should you wait after a miscarriage? When does ovulation resume? How NFP can help you understand your body and get pregnant again.

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How to identify your fertile days in your cycle

Cervical mucus, basal body temperature, the cervix – here’s how to reliably identify your fertile days. Tips from a certified NFP counsellor.

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Progesterone deficiency: hormones and fertility

What is progesterone deficiency, what are the symptoms, and how does it affect fertility? How NFP helps you monitor the progesterone phase.

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When does ovulation occur? A comprehensive guide

When does ovulation take place? What are the signs? Why does it vary? Everything you need to know about ovulation.

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Can ovulation tests detect ovulation?

Ovulation tests are popular – but how reliable are they really? What LH tests measure, what their limitations are, and which alternative works significantly better.

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This is how the ovolution app analyses data according to NFP rules

How the ovolution app implements the symptothermal method: an explanation of temperature tracking, the five-day rule, the minus-8 rule, double-checking and determining ovulation.

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Cervical mucus and its role in the menstrual cycle

What is cervical mucus, what role does it play in the menstrual cycle, and how does it change? Everything you need to know about this important bodily sign.

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What is basal body temperature and when should I take it?

Your basal body temperature tells you whether you’ve ovulated. Find out which thermometer you need, how to take your temperature correctly, and what the readings mean.

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Safe alternatives to the pill

What other forms of contraception are there apart from the pill? We’ll show you the safest alternatives to the pill – with their Pearl Index and all the key information.

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The copper coil afterwards: emergency contraception after ovulation

If the morning-after pill is no longer effective, the copper coil or copper chain is an option. How much it costs, who it’s suitable for, and what you need to know.

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The effect of the morning-after pill on the menstrual cycle

How the morning-after pill (ulipristal acetate and levonorgestrel) affects the menstrual cycle, delays ovulation, and what this means for your period.

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Pain during ovulation: mid-cycle pain

What is mid-cycle pain, when does it occur, and what can be done to relieve it? And is it a reliable sign of ovulation?

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What affects my sex drive?

Stress, hormones, relationships – many factors influence sexual desire. How the menstrual cycle affects libido and what role contraception plays in this.

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Calculating your due date – the NFP method is more accurate than the Naegele method

How the due date is normally calculated, where the Naegele’s rule reaches its limits, and how NFP enables a more accurate calculation.

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Emergency contraception and NFP: What to do if contraception fails?

With NFP, you know which days you can get pregnant. This helps in the event of contraceptive failure: when is the morning-after pill effective, and when is the copper coil the better option?

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Fertility treatment when trying for a baby – 5 reasons

Why the NFP method helps when trying for a baby: identifying fertile days, determining ovulation, calculating the due date and identifying the cause of infertility.