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Natural Family Planning Methods
Medical Definition: | A class of natural contraceptive methods in which SEXUAL ABSTINENCE is practiced a few days before and after the estimated day of ovulation, during the fertile phase. Methods for determining the fertile period or OVULATION DETECTION are based on various physiological indicators, such as circulating hormones, changes in cervical mucus (CERVIX MUCUS), and the basal body temperature. |
Also Called: | Rhythm Method,Rhythm Method, Calendar,Rhythm Method, Cervical Mucus,Rhythm Method, Symptothermal,Rhythm Method, Temperature |
Previously Indexed: | Contraception (1966-1974) |
Natural Family Planning Methods Medical Definitions and Terms
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