Guidance for Healthcare Professionals
The non-hormonal,
FDA-cleared birth control app
93% Typical Use & 98% Perfect Use Effectiveness
Non-hormonal
Covered by insurance
Clinical effectiveness
NC° Birth Control’s effectiveness and safety has been demonstrated across 10 peer-reviewed clinical studies, including one of the largest analyses of its kind. The real life effectiveness of the method remains in line with published rates.
References: FDA De Novo DEN170052.
Comparison of contraceptive effectiveness
NC° Birth Control is more effective than calendar-based FABMs and is in the same effectiveness category as the pill.
NC° Birth Control
98% Perfect use
IUD
Contraceptive pill
Natural Cycles°
Male condom
Pull out method
Calendar methodPercentage of typical/perfect users who did not get pregnant with the method over one year of use.
Reference: Contraceptive Technology (Table 5-2). 22nd Edition, 2023
Overview of NC° Birth Control
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How NC° Birth Control works
The AI-enhanced algorithm behind the app confirms each user’s daily fertility status by analyzing temperature data, menstrual data & optional LH tests. To prevent pregnancy, users agree to abstain or use protection on fertile days.
Overview of NC° Birth Control
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How biomarkers are collected
Wearables track temperature trends during sleep and auto-sync data to the NC° app.
The Natural Cycles app is compatible with multiple wearable technologies, including our NC° Band.
Is it right for my patient?
NC° Birth Control may be a good option for those seeking a non-hormonal, non-invasive birth control method.
NC° Birth Control is suitable for those who:
Are 18 years or older- Agree to use protection or abstain on fertile days
- Cannot tolerate hormonal contraception
- Currently use a period tracker or less effective method
NC° Birth Control is certified to be used as a contraceptive in the US, Canada, EU, UK, Australia, South Korea,Singapore and Brazil.
Prescribe NC° Birth Control via eRx
Write an electronic prescription for NC° Birth Control to give your patients access to a 12-month subscription via FuzeRx, Natural Cycles’ exclusive partner.
What’s included?
When obtained with a prescription, eligible patients receive a 12-month subscription to NC° Birth Control. An NC° Band is included to measure temperature.
Prescribing details
- Search for "Natural Cycles" in your EMR
- Use diagnosis code: Z30.8
- Select FuzeRx (formerly known as Alto Pharmacy) any location
- Specify a 12-month duration
Meet the NC° Medical Advisory Board
Dr. Barbara Levy
MD, FACOG, FACS, MSCP
NC° Medical Advisory Board
Dr. Karen Tang
MD, MPH, FACOG
NC° Medical Advisory Board
Backed by research
Our dedicated on-staff Medical & Research Team has published over 20 peer-reviewed studies, advancing our mission to empower women and further the field of female health.
Access educational resources
Download printable resources developed by the Natural Cycles Medical & Science Team.
Contact Natural Cycles°
Contact us to discuss potential partnerships or research collaborations, get more information, or request a demo.
Dr. Kerry Krauss
OB-GYN & Senior Medical Advisor for Natural Cycles
Common questions
For detailed information on how to precribe visit our prescribe page.
NC° Birth Control is a non-hormonal contraceptive method that’s FDA-cleared. It may be a option for those who:
- Are 18 years or older
- Agree to use protection or abstain on fertile days
- Cannot tolerate hormonal contraception
- Currently use a period tracker or less effective method
- Are looking to prevent pregnancy now, with a view to plan pregnancy in the future
NC° Birth Control is just as effective for users with irregular cycles, but they may be assigned more fertile days, which may reduce satisfaction.
Note that patients cannot use NC° Birth Control at the same time as hormonal contraception.
NC° Birth Control is the first and only contraceptive app to be FDA Cleared and CE marked. As such, the Natural Cycles app is a regulated medical device.
The AI-enhanced algorithm uses body temperature and other fertility indicators to confirm each user’s daily fertility status. Peer-reviewed research found that the algorithm finds fertile days more accurately than calendar-based methods (specifically, the Rhythm Method and Standard Days Method), and that it is less likely to incorrectly assign a non-fertile day. Read more about this research here.
Data security is a top priority for Natural Cycles and NC° Birth Control is designed to protect user data. Natural Cycles Data Protection Officer and Team use advanced security protocols, including pseudonymization and encryption, as part of our comprehensive privacy program.
Users who need an extra layer of identity protection have the option to Go Anonymous. In this optional mode, personal identifying information is separated from fertility data. That means that no one — not even Natural Cycles — can link a user to their data.
Because Natural Cycles charges a subscription fee, it doesn’t need to earn money by selling users’ data like some “free” apps. As a regulated medical device, Natural Cycles is required to comply with the FDA’s cybersecurity requirements. And as a Swedish company, the Natural Cycles app is designed to comply with European GDPR.