Is the Billings Ovulation Method the same as the Temperature Method?
No, The Temperature Method is a post ovulatory method. Temperature rises due to the elevation of the hormone progesterone, and this is a retrospective indication that ovulation has occurred. It restricts a couple who are aiming to avoid a pregnancy, to use the post ovulatory time in a woman’s reproductive cycle for intercourse (8 – 13 days available in a cycle). The Temperature Method can not be used to plan a pregnancy as it indicates ovulation after ovulation has happened. Also it should not be used in a breast-feeding or in a pre-menopause situation.
