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Studies in Family Planning, 15(6 Pt 1), 253-266, 1984

The Billings method of family planning: an assessment

Betts K

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Abstract

The Billings/ovulation method is a periodic abstinence method of regulating births based on the client's interpretation of changing patterns in secretions of cervical mucus monitored by external self-examination. It was developed in Australia and is now widely promoted overseas. This paper outlines the method's recent history and goes on to discuss its physiological basis, its use-effectiveness as measured in a number of major trials, and some evidence concerning its general acceptability and applicability in family planning programs.

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Fertility Awareness > Billings Ovulation Method > EffectivenessFertility Awareness > Billings Ovulation Method > Physiological BasisFertility Awareness > Program Evaluation > Acceptability
Billings ovulation method effectiveness assessment, cervical mucus self-examination family planning, Billings method physiological basis cervical mucus, periodic abstinence method use-effectiveness trials, ovulation method acceptability family planning programs, Billings method Australia history development, cervical mucus monitoring fertility regulation, Betts Billings method assessment review, natural family planning effectiveness clinical trials, ovulation method developing countries applicability

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Betts, K. (1984). The Billings method of family planning: an assessment. *Studies in family planning*, *15*(6 Pt 1), 253-266.

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Luteinizing Hormone

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