In studies conducted by the Institute for Reproductive Health, the method on which CycleBeads are based, The Standard Days Method, was found to be more than 95% effective. That means that, out of 100 women using the method for 1 year, fewer than 5 of them would get pregnant if they used the method correctly.

CycleBeads are available through a limited number of providers and local retailers. You can also order them online. Purchase here.

CycleBeads are a visual tool that help a woman with regular cycles between 26 and 32 days long to keep track of the days of her cycle and know when she is likely to get pregnant if she has unprotected intercourse. They are a string of 32 color-coded beads, with each bead representing a day of a woman's menstrual cycle. They have a black rubber ring that the woman moves one bead each day in the direction of the arrow.

No. The Standard Days Method, on which CycleBeads are based, works very well for women who usually have menstrual cycles between 26 and 32 days long. Women who often have cycles shorter than 26 days or longer than 32 days are not good candidates for this method. Also, women who would not be able to avoid unprotected intercourse on the days they might get pregnant are not likely to be successful using this method. So, like any method of family planning, it isn't for everyone.

The most common answer we hear is that women want to use them because they are based on a method that is natural, effective, and has no side effects. Many women want an easy to use family planning method that is natural ? that doesn't involve hormones or surgical procedures. Some women are concerned about side effects with other methods, others don't want to do anything that might impair their future ability to get pregnant. Some women want to use it for religious reasons.

Yes you can. No research has been conducted to date to see exactly how effective the Standard Days Method is in helping a couple who wants to get pregnant, but because CycleBeads identify the fertile days, using CycleBeads can be an important first step in trying to get pregnant.

That depends. Wait until you have had 4 menstrual periods since your baby was born. After you have had 4 periods, if your last cycle was between 26 and 32 days long, you can start using CycleBeads on the first day of your next period.

Yes, as long as your cycles are between 26 and 32 days long. However, as you approach menopause, your cycles may become irregular ? either shorter or longer. When this happens, CycleBeads will not work for you.

Yes you can. CycleBeads have been found to be an efficient, easy-to-use tool for helping women keep track of their cycles and know which days are fertile and which are not. However, a woman could simply keep track of her cycle on a calendar and count the days, starting with her period so that she would know when she was in her fertile window ? Days 8 through 19 of her cycle ? and could get pregnant.

No. Like most other family planning methods except condoms, the Standard Days Method on which CycleBeads are based does not protect people from STDs. If you think you are at risk of an STD, you should consult your doctor immediately to find out how you can protect yourself.

Yes, if your cycles were 26-32 days long before you started taking pills. If you are still taking pills and want to use CycleBeads, you should finish taking the pills for this current cycle. Then, on the first day of your next period, you can begin using the method. If you have already stopped taking pills, you should wait until your next period starts before you start using the method.

Yes, as long as during the time you were using the IUD your cycles were between 26 and 32 days long. Once the IUD is taken out, you can start using CycleBeads on the first day of your next period.

Yes, you can use CycleBeads if you have recently used emergency contraception and your cycles are usually between 26 and 32 days long. However you should wait until you start your next period before using CycleBeads.

First it's important that both you and your partner agree about whether or not you want a pregnancy. It is also critical that both of you understand how CycleBeads work so that you can decide how to deal with the days when you can potentially get pregnant. For best results it is important that both you and your partner understand that you are likely to get pregnant if you have sex during your "fertile window.

If you start your period before you get to the darker bead that means you have had a cycle that is less than 26 days long. CycleBeads work best for women who usually have cycles between 26 and 32 days long. If you have more than one cycle less than 26 days long in a 12-month period, CycleBeads will not work well for you and you should use another alternative to meet your family planning needs.

This is what will happen most of the time. As soon as you start your period, just skip over any remaining beads and put the ring on the red bead. Then continue moving the ring one bead per day.

If you move the ring to the last bead and you don't start your period by the next day that means you are having a cycle that is more than 32 days long. CycleBeads work best for women who usually have cycles between 26 and 32 days long. If you have more than one cycle that is more than 32 days long in a 12-month period, CycleBeads will not work well for you and you should use another alternative.

It depends. First, you must have had regular cycles between 26 and 32 days long before you started using the injection. If you have taken a 1-month injectable recently and you had cycles in this range before you started using the injectable, you can use CycleBeads as soon as you have your next period. However, if you have taken a three-month injectable, it may be a while before your cycles return to normal.

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