Concept information
Preferred term
Natural Family Planning Methods
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Abstinence, Periodic
- Family Planning, Natural
- Natural Family Planning
- Periodic Abstinence
Scope note
- 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.
History note
- 2004 (1975); for NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING use FAMILY PLANNING 1988-2003
In other languages
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Finnish
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luonnollinen perhesuunnittelumenetelmä
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012252
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