Who can use CycleBeads?
Q. A. 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. Q. A. CycleBeads are an easy-to-use tool that can help many women – whether they want to avoid pregnancy or to get pregnant. But they are not for everyone. Please take the Cycle Bead Self Screen to determine if they could work for you. Screen Yourself. Q. A. A woman does not need a record of her previous cycles, but we ask a woman to answer a few questions that will help her or her provider to know whether or not she is in this range.
