The Billings Ovulation Method™ is used by millions of couples around the world who prefer a simple and hormone-free option for avoiding pregnancy.  Billings is a behavioural method, which means that it involves periodic abstinence.  Periodic abstinence is when a couple mutually agrees to abstain from intimate contact on days of fertility, when conception is possible.  On infertile days, when conception is not biologically possible, natural intimacy is enjoyed without the intrusion of barriers or devices.  Practicing a sacrifice of patience together can foster a deeper sense of mutual respect and tenderness, as well as deepening a couple’s appreciation for physical intimacy.

This method has been verified as 99% effective as a family planning method of avoiding pregnancy.   It’s effectiveness is comparable to the most effective forms of hormonal contraception, but without any of the risks, side effects, disruptions.   The Billings Ovulation Method™ also has higher effectiveness than IUDs and barrier contraceptives.

A method-related pregnancy rate is when couples follow all the instructions for the method of birth control.

A use-related pregnancy rate includes couples who did not follow or misunderstood the instructions of the method of birth control.

*Billings rates taken from the China trial, a 12 month multi-center trial which included 992 couples.  This trial occurred from 1996-1997.

Figures for the Pill and contraceptive devices taken from Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers.

For a look at earlier trials on the effectiveness of the Billings Ovulation Method™ only: Trials of the Billings Ovulation Method