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ovulation method — noun natural family planning in which the fertile period is inferred from changes in the character and quantity of cervical mucus; ovulation is marked by an increase in mucus that becomes sticky and then clearer and slippery • Syn: ↑ovulation… … Useful english dictionary
basal body temperature method of family planning — noun natural family planning in which the fertile period of the woman s menstrual cycle is inferred by noting the rise in basal body temperature that typically occurs with ovulation • Syn: ↑basal body temperature method • Hypernyms: ↑natural… … Useful english dictionary
natural family planning — noun any of several methods of family planning that do not involve sterilization or contraceptive devices or drugs; coitus is avoided during the fertile time of a woman s menstrual cycle • Hypernyms: ↑birth control, ↑birth prevention, ↑family… … Useful english dictionary
Natural family planning — This article is about methods of family planning approved by the Catholic Church. For a more general use of the term, see fertility awareness. Natural family planning Background Birth control type behavioral First use Ancient: calendar, LAM mid… … Wikipedia
Family planning, natural — Also known as fertility awareness, periodic abstinence and the rhythm method, this approach entails not having sexual intercourse on the days of a woman s menstrual cycle when she could become pregnant or using a barrier method (such as a condom … Medical dictionary
Billings ovulation method — Background Birth control type Behavioral First use developed in 1950 s Failure rates (first year) Perfect use 0 2.9% Typical use 1 … Wikipedia
World Organisation of the Ovulation Method Billings — The World Organisation of the Ovulation Method Billings, generally known as WOOMB, is an international centre for education in the method of natural family planning known as the Billings Ovulation Method. It was founded by Dr. John Billings and… … Wikipedia
Ovulation — is the process in a female s menstrual cycle by which a mature ovarian follicle ruptures and discharges an ovum (also known as an oocyte, female gamete, or casually, an egg). Ovulation also occurs in the estrous cycle of other female mammals,… … Wikipedia
Natural family planning — Also known as fertility awareness, periodic abstinence and the rhythm method, this approach entails not having sexual intercourse on the days of a woman s menstrual cycle when she could become pregnant or using a barrier method (such as a condom … Medical dictionary
natural family planning — noun Date: 1975 a method of birth control that involves abstention from sexual intercourse during the period of ovulation which is determined through observation and measurement of bodily symptoms … New Collegiate Dictionary
