rhythm method
nounDefinition of rhythm method
: a method of birth control involving abstinence during the period in which ovulation is most likely to occur
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Out of rhythm method Of course, these are the ideal conditions; the reality is much messier, and, all in all, BBT is not a reliable proxy for ovulation. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "“Natural” birth-control app dogged by unwanted pregnancies gets FDA approval," 15 Aug. 2018 By contrast, the rhythm method relies on recording the length of past menstrual cycles to determine one’s fertile window. — Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ, "Fertility Apps Are Multiplying. But Are They Reliable?," 24 May 2018 According to Planned Parenthood, 24 couples out of every 100 who use the rhythm method incorrectly have an unplanned pregnancy. — Brittney Mcnamara, Teen Vogue, "App Uses Your Body Temperature As Birth Control," 16 Jan. 2018 Before birth control was legal, all women had was the rhythm method. — vanityfair.com, "Cecile Richards’s Desk Is Covered in Planned Parenthood Swag," 20 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rhythm method.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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