New technology in natural family planning.
In recent years, several new devices have been developed to help women achieve or avoid pregnancy. These devices include computerized basal body temperature thermometers, electronic fertility monitors, and chemical and hormonal ovulation detection kits. This article describes these new fertility devices and discusses their effectiveness and impact on helping women understand and control their fertility.
Fehring
R J
RJ
Marquette University, College of Nursing, Milwaukee, WI 53233.
D001831:Body Temperature; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000502:physiology; D004582:Electronics, Medical / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008597:Menstrual Cycle; D008838:Microcomputers / Q000592:standards*; D012252:Natural Family Planning Methods; D009732:Nursing Care; D010061:Ovulation Detection / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic / Q000592:standards*; D013997:Time Factors; D014626:Vaginal Smears
D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic