rhythm method

rhythm method

n.

A birth-control method dependent on abstinence during the period of ovulation.

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rhythm method

Noun

a method of contraception in which intercourse is avoided at times when conception is most likely

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

rhythm method - 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) calendar method, calendar method of birth control, rhythm method of birth control, rhythm 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

Translations

rhythm method n → método (de) Ogino

rhythm method n → méthode f des températures

rhythm method n → Knaus-Ogino-Methode f

rhythm method n → metodo Ogino-Knauss