Rhythm-method Synonyms

Natural family planning in which ovulation is assumed to occur 14 days before the onset of a period (the fertile period would be assumed to extend from day 10 through day 18 of her cycle)
Synonyms:
  1. contraception by abstinence
  2. rhythm method of birth control
  3. rhythm
  4. calendar method of birth control
  5. calendar-method

Rhythm-method Sentence Examples

  • This non hormonal birth control is sometimes called the rhythm method and means a woman keeps track of her "safe" days to have sex and "unsafe" days (i.e. days she can become pregnant).

  • If not actively trying to get pregnant, it is not advisable to follow a rhythm method of contraception since relying on key dates in the cycle can be confusing.

  • Calendar rhythm method uses the woman's menstrual cycle as a guide to determine when ovulation is most likely to occur during the month.

  • Sympto-thermal method combines mucus testing, basal temperature, and the rhythm method into one approach.

  • Approaches like the rhythm method require little more than a calendar and a writing implement.

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