Definition of Ovulation method

1. Noun. Natural family planning in which the fertile period is inferred from changes in the character and quantity of cervical mucus; ovulation is marked by an increase in mucus that becomes sticky and then clearer and slippery.


Lexicographical Neighbors of Ovulation Method

ovoviviparity
ovoviviparous
ovoviviparously
ovular
ovular membrane
ovular transmigration
ovulary
ovulate
ovulated
ovulates
ovulating
ovulation detection
ovulation induction
ovulation inhibitor
ovulation method (current term)
ovulation method of family planning
ovulations
ovulatory
ovulatory period
ovule
ovules
ovulists
ovulite
ovulites
ovulocyclic

Literary usage of Ovulation method

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Report of the U. S. Preventive by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"The ovulation method is more effective than the calendar method (1-3% vs. 9% failure rate under perfect use)16'55 but requires abstinence for about 17 days ..."

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