Hi Sonya From personal experience, yes my cycle is now more erratic, but fertility awareness works perfectly. I always have a period 14 days after ovulation, just the amount of time before ovulation fluctuates. I use the Billings method, which I learnt from a book, you can now learn it online, as well as from trainers (I am isolated so there aren't any trainers within quite some distance). This method as with most fertility awareness methods tracks fertility signs, the point of it is to identify when you are fertile and the days leading up to it. Sot this means it works really well at any age. Jenny Jenny Doncon Breastfeeding Counsellor, IBCLC, Australia (read my expressing story here: http://www.lrc.asn.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41257 and my weaning diary here http://www.lrc.asn.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40015) On 21/04/2011, at 12:24 AM, Sonya Shaver wrote: > > And for those who know about fertility awareness and other natural > measures, > do you think there are any different indications for mothers over > 40? In > regards to menstrual cycles possibly becoming more erratic, > ovulating more > than once or not at all during a cycle, etc., as we approach > menopause? > *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome