Reddit reviews Fertility, Cycles & Nutrition 4th Edition

I am so sorry you are going through this! I don't have personal experience with this, but I do know that most doctors these days treat birth control as a solution for all problems, and almost never properly educate women about the severe side effects of birth control (like those I experienced when younger.) I would definitely properly read about the side effects before taking birth control, if thats what you want to do. But before that, I definitely agree with the advice here to go to a pro-life clinic and be referred to a good doctor. Also, check out this book:

https://www.amazon.com/Fertility-Cycles-Nutrition-Marilyn-Shannon/dp/0926412345

The author talks about natural ways to handle these problems (including ovarian cysts!) It might be helpful!

Anyway... If you do choose to start taking birth control, know that it is likely not a sin especially since you are not sexually active. Intent is important, and the Church recognizes that. :)

Oh I see... that could certainly take timing out of your hands.

> my decidedly un-mucus-y cervix and his drier than normal semen

My wife has had gotten good advice on these kind of 'nitpicky' aspects of the cycle from a book called Fertility, Cycles, and Nutrition. Some of the supplementation advice in that book has really helped some women we know (we volunteer to teach fertility awareness, so we're somewhat familiar with a lot of couple's bodily functions, haha).

As for your husband... has he tried drinking tons of water? I know it sounds stupid, but I've personally noticed a ton of difference. There's some advice in that book for men too! We've found that some of these tips make us feel like we're 'doing something', so at least there's some psychological benefit?

Well anyway, just thought I'd recommend that. Totally understand if it sounds unappealing, though.