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Investigative Techniques > Reproductive Techniques > Contraception > Natural Family Planning Methods
Therapeutics > Reproductive Techniques > Contraception > Natural Family Planning Methods

Preferred term

Natural Family Planning Methods  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Natural Family Planning
  • Periodic Abstinence

In other languages

  • French

  • Abstinence périodique
  • Continence périodique
  • Contraception conventionnelle
  • Contraception naturelle
  • Méthodes contraceptives conventionnelles
  • Méthodes contraceptives naturelles
  • Méthodes naturelles de contraception
  • PFN (Planification familiale naturelle)
  • Planification familiale naturelle

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-XPB5JDG7-6

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