Natural family planning
Natural Family Planning
Natural family planning (pronunciation: /ˈnætʃərəl ˈfæmɪli ˈplænɪŋ/) is a method of birth control that does not involve the use of medications or physical devices. Instead, it involves tracking a woman's menstrual cycle to determine when she is most likely to conceive.
Etymology
The term "natural family planning" is derived from the English words "natural", "family", and "planning". The term "natural" refers to the method's reliance on the body's natural processes, while "family planning" refers to the practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between their births.
Methods
There are several methods of natural family planning, including the Symptothermal method, the Billings ovulation method, and the Standard Days method. These methods involve tracking changes in a woman's body, such as her basal body temperature, cervical mucus, or the length of her menstrual cycle, to predict when she is most likely to be fertile.
Effectiveness
The effectiveness of natural family planning methods varies, depending on how accurately they are followed. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the failure rate for these methods can range from 2% to 23%.
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Natural family planning
- Wikipedia's article - Natural family planning
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