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A method of birth control which uses the colour and consistency of the cervical mucus as guides to whether ovulation is taking place.
A method of family planning in which observations about the thickness and slipperiness of cervicovaginal mucus are used to determine when a woman is more (or less) likely to conceive a child.
A method referred to as the mucus inspection method, or mucus monitoring, involves a woman observing and recording changes in the cervical mucus produced by her body. This technique is utilized to predict ovulation, serving as a means of contraception or aiding in family planning.