vaginapagina | (no subject)

So I was thinking about FAM as a form of birth control, my Ortho Evra patches are draining my bank every month and I don't know if I can afford health insurance (paying $100-something a month so I can get my patches for like $20 doesn't make any sense).

The problem is, I've always had an irregular period - until I was on Ortho that is. If I stop Ortho (which, I already have) will my irregularity return? Because if so, the FAM method won't really work unless I take my temperature, buy a monitor, or maybe calculate my cycle to see if there might actually be a pattern, just not a 28-day one. I've been on the patch for about three or four months now.

Also, according to most info I've gathered, you're most fertile 3 days before ovulation and up to 24 hours afterwards. BUT - sperm can live inside you for 3 days, if I'm correct...so do you stop unprotected sex 6 days before ovulation? This is a question mainly for you FAM professionals (haha).

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!