Is kegg for women using hormonal birth control or IUDs?Updated 8 months ago

kegg is not designed for women using hormonal birth control or IUDs, including copper IUDs. 

Here’s why: 

Hormonal Birth Control: Hormonal contraceptives, such as the pill, patch, or hormonal IUD, suppress ovulation. Without ovulation—the key event in a menstrual cycle—there are no fertility-related cervical mucus shifts that occur before, during, and after ovulation for kegg to track. As a result, the insights would not be meaningful. Conception cannot occur without ovulation. 

Copper IUD: 

While the copper IUD is non-hormonal, it can alter cervical mucus, which may impact the accuracy of kegg’s readings. kegg has not been clinically tested by women using non-hormonal IUDs.                                                                                                                  

When to Start Using kegg: 

If you’re planning to conceive and have discontinued hormonal birth control, we recommend waiting at least two full cycles before starting to track your fertility with kegg as it can take some time for cycles to regulate after discontinuing birth control. 

kegg is designed to support women in understanding their natural cycles and optimizing their fertility journey. If you’re transitioning off birth control, kegg can be a valuable tool once your cycle has returned to its natural rhythm. Some women elect to use kegg before this timeframe, however, the fertile window prediction may not be accurate.