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rhythm method

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noun
  1. a method of birth control in which the couple abstain from sexual intercourse during the period when ovulation is most likely to occur.
Compare safe period.

Origin of rhythm method

First recorded in 1935–40
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Related Words for rhythm method

contraceptive, abstinence, abortion, condom, pill, diaphragm, vasectomy, hormone, sponge, shield, prophylactic, armor, foam, jelly, rubber, safety, coil, ring, preventative, loop
British Dictionary definitions for rhythm method

rhythm method

noun
  1. a method of controlling conception without the aid of a contraceptive device, by restricting sexual intercourse to those days in a woman's menstrual cycle on which conception is considered least likely to occurSee also safe period
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rhythm method in Medicine

rhythm method

n.
  1. A birth control method dependent on abstinence during the period of ovulation.
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