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Descriptor English:
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Natural Family Planning Methods
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Métodos Naturales de Planificación Familiar
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Métodos Naturais de Planejamento Familiar
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Synonyms English:
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Abstinence, Periodic
Family Planning, Natural
Natural Family Planning
Periodic Abstinence
Rhythm Method of Family Planning
Rhythm Method of Family Planning, Calendar
Rhythm Method of Family Planning, Cervical Mucus
Rhythm Method of Family Planning, Temperature
Symptothermal Method of Family Planning
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Tree Number:
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E02.875.194.605
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Definition English:
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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. |
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See Related English:
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Fertile Period
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History Note English:
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2004 (1975); for NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING use FAMILY PLANNING 1988-2003
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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12661
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Unique Identifier:
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D012252
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Similar:
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DeCS
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