The Rhythm Method

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The rhythm method is a form of birth control that relies on tracking a woman's fertility through monitoring body temperature and vaginal discharge and consequently avoiding sex before and during fertile days.This method can be relatively effective for women who have very regular menstrual cycles but can be risky for those with irregularity. The most common reason women try the rhythm method  is due to dissatisfaction with the hormonal side effects of birth control pills.