Cervical-mucus and basal body-temperature method of regulating births. Field trial

Lancet. 1976 Aug 7;2(7980):282-3. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(76)90732-7.

Abstract

A field trial of combined use of the basal body-temperature and the secretion of cervical mucus as a means of regulating births is reported. 84 women followed the method through 1195 cycles between October 1, 1973 and May 31, 1976. There were 22 unplanned pregnancies.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Body Temperature*
  • Cervix Mucus / metabolism*
  • Coitus
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Natural Family Planning Methods*
  • Ovulation
  • Parity
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Unwanted