FERTILITY AWARENESS-BASED METHODS

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FERTILITY AWARENESS-BASED METHODS

  • A woman learns to tell the fertile time of her monthly cycle.
  • Knowing this, a couple avoids vaginal sex, or they use condoms, a vaginal method, or withdrawal during the fertile time.
  • Can be effective if used correctly. Usually only somewhat effective, however.
  • Usually need close cooperation between sex partners. Avoiding sex for 8 to 16 days in a row each month can be difficult.
  • No physical side effects.
  • Certain methods may be hard to use during fever or vaginal infection, after childbirth, or while breastfeeding.

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