Using Basal Body Temperature as a form for contraceptive?

Question

I've tried a number of different types of birth controls and I've had a bad reaction to all of them so far. 
The pill majorly throws my cycle for a loop (full periods every 2 weeks), two copper iuds (one fell out and the other caused me major constant cramping for months), the patch which left me with extremely irritated skin and constant headaches and nausea. 
A lady I work with suggested using Basal body temperature as a form of birth control. 
Has anyone tried this?

Answer

Condoms.
My issue with basal temp is that if you’re having a very mild fever because your body is reacting to... anything you’re exposed to, it would screw your results. Working out changes your temp, outside temp changes your temp, etc...
I have the same issue as you and I used the pullout method for almost 3 years before my SO got a vasectomy. We knew the chances of getting pregnant with that method and got lucky that it worked perfect for us (i also have hormonal issues and I think that if I wanted to get pregnant it would be hard for me).

Answer

As long as it’s done correctly (before you get out of bed) then it should yield results that normal unless you’re sick. There would be factors that could change the result and throw you off. If you want to avoid pregnancy then use more reliable methods.

Answer

If you want less hormones with possibly less side effects, look into hormonal iuds. Even the highest dosage iuds (Mirena and Liletta have 52mg) release less hormones daily than the lowest dose bc pill. I have Liletta and the only side effects for me so far are light but longer periods, which are even getting shorter as time passes. Look into your options but if you still want to rely on basal body temp, at least track your cycle with it and use condoms. Your body can change schedule at any time so I wouldn’t want to risk it with just tracking and temperature (aka FAM).

Using Basal Body Temperature as a form for contraceptive?

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