What modes are available, and can I switch between them?
Natural Cycles offers five modes for our Cyclers to choose from, so that you can select which fits you based on your needs:
- NC° Birth Control – for preventing pregnancy.
- NC° Plan Pregnancy – for increasing chances of conception.
- NC° Follow Pregnancy – for monitoring the course of a pregnancy.
- NC° Postpartum – for guidance on the physical and mental recovery of childbirth.
- NC° Perimenopause – for tracking your journey through perimenopause.
When signing up, you will select the mode that is relevant for you at that time. If your needs change, you can switch modes in the app at any time by tapping the top menu > Settings > Mode.
Will I have to pay extra to switch modes?
Your subscription covers all the different modes, so it will not be affected if you change which mode you're using. Your renewal will be on the same date as usual, for the same price, and you won’t be charged extra fees.
How will it impact my data if I switch modes?
If you have been using the app for some time, the data that you have previously added will be used to optimize your experience as you start using the new mode. For instance, if you are using NC° Birth Control and switch to NC° Plan Pregnancy, the app will use all your historical data (such as your average ovulation day or cycle length) for your predictions.
It is important that you always use the mode that best suits you, as the experience in the app is tailored to give you detailed messages and information based on the mode you are using. For example, if you switch from NC° Birth Control to NC° Plan Pregnancy, the app will now try to help you get pregnant, so your daily fertility status and app messages will reflect this.
When using NC° Plan Pregnancy the algorithm is set up to behave slightly differently from NC° Birth Control. More specifically, when planning a pregnancy, the algorithm is set up to optimize your chances of pregnancy and is less cautious when calculating your fertile and non-fertile days. If you’re looking to prevent pregnancy, make sure that you’re using NC° Birth Control.
The colors and symbols also vary across modes. You can learn more about each mode by following the links below: