Group 4 - natural family planning

Question 1

natural family planning methods

Answer 1

1. rhythm calendar method
2. basal body temperature
3. cervical mucus method
4. Symptothermal Method
5. Coitus Interruptus
6. Lactation Amenorrhea
7. Cycle Beads
8. Abstinence:

Question 2

where a woman tracks her menstrual cycle to determine her fertile days.

Answer 2

Rhythm Calendar Method

Question 3

relies on regular cycle monitoring and is most effective for
women with consistent menstrual cycles.

Answer 3

Rhythm Calendar Method

Question 4

calculate rhythm calendar method

Answer 4

-18 = shortest cycle
-11 = longest cycle

Question 5

lowest body temperature reached during rest, measured first thing in
the morning to identify ovulation by detecting small temperature shifts.

Answer 5

Basal Body Temperature (BBT)

Question 6

keeps BBT lower (between 97°F and 97.7°F),

Answer 6

estrogen

Question 7

causes a slight rise (around 0.5°F).

Answer 7

progesterone

Question 8

How to Track BBT for Natural Family Planning

Answer 8

Step 1: Measure Daily
Take your BBT at the same time each morning upon waking, using a digital BBT
thermometer.
Step 2: Record Data
Chart your temperature daily using a fertility app or paper chart for consistency.
Step 3: Identify Patterns
After a few months, observe the temperature rise, indicating ovulation. The fertile
window occurs 2-3 days before this rise.

Question 9

a woman monitors changes in
cervical mucus to identify fertile days.

Answer 9

Cervical Mucus Method

Question 10

a woman monitors changes in
cervical mucus to identify fertile days.

Answer 10

Fertile mucus

Question 11

Fertile mucus is

Answer 11

clear, slippery, and
stretchy, indicating ovulation.

Question 12

Mucus becomes clear, slippery, like egg whites (peak
fertility).

Answer 12

-Before ovulation:

Question 13

Ovulation Mucus

Answer 13

Mucus dries up (safe days).

Question 14

Ideal Failure Rate of cervical mucos method

Answer 14

3%

Question 15

A combination method

Question 16

stands for the symptom of cervical fluid,

Answer 16

“Sympto”

Question 17

changes under the
influence of the woman’s reproductive hormone, estrogen.

Answer 17

the symptom of cervical fluid,

Question 18

stands
for the basal body temperature (BBT),

Answer 18

“Thermal”

Question 19

which rises after a woman ovulates
(when the ovary releases an egg),

Answer 19

basal body temperature (BBT),

Question 20

A woman tracks the changes in her cervical
fluid throughout her cycle.

Answer 20

Cervical Fluid Observation:

Question 21

as ovulation approaches, signaling fertility. the fluid becomes?

Answer 21

The fluid becomes clear, stretchy, and slippery

Question 22

After ovulation,

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the fluid dries up,
indicating infertility.

Question 23

A woman measures her body temperature
daily upon waking. BBT rises after ovulation due to increased progesterone,
marking the end of the fertile period.

Answer 23

Basal Body Temperature (BBT):

Question 24

Some women experience mild abdominal pain around
ovulation, which can also be a sign of fertility.

Answer 24

Mid-Cycle Abdominal Pain:

Question 25

To avoid pregnancy, you should abstain from
intercourse until three days after your temperature rises or the fourth day after
observing the peak change in cervical mucus.

Answer 25

Abstaining from Intercourse:

Question 26

Also known as the withdrawal method of contraception. Happens when the
sperm is ejaculated outside the vagina to prevent pregnancy.

Answer 26

Coitus Interruptus

Question 27

Withdrawal may be less effective if:

Answer 27

the penis is pulled out too late
● the penis isn’t pulled out far enough
● sperm is present in pre-ejaculate fluids

Question 28

• It is a natural birth control technique based on the fact that lactation (breast
  milk production) causes amenorrhea (lack of menstruation)

Answer 28

Lactation Amenorrhea

Question 29

A tool used to help track menstrual cycles and identify fertile days.

Answer 29

Cycle Beads

Question 30

It’s a string of colored beads that represent the days of the menstrual cycle,
allowing users to track their cycles and determine their fertile window.

Answer 30

Cycle Beads

Question 31

The parts of the cycle bead consist of the colored beads indicating certain
days and a movable ring for tracking.

Answer 31

Cycle Beads

Question 32

pregnancy is very unlikely

Answer 32

Brown beads

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pregnancy is most likely

Answer 33

White beads

Question 34

tells if the cycle is shorter than 26 days

Answer 34

Dark brown bead

Question 35

first day of the woman’s period

Answer 35

Red bead

Question 36

abstaining from sexual intercourse during the fertile
window of a woman’s menstrual cycle to prevent pregnancy.

Answer 36

Abstinence:

Question 37

a method to avoid pregnancy by avoiding sex on
the days of conception.

Answer 37

PERIODIC ABSTINENCE: