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rhythm method of birth control

DEFINITIONS OF: rhythm method of birth control

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n 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:
calendar method, calendar method of birth control, rhythm, rhythm method
Type of:
natural family planning
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
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