Monitoring
Physiological
Changes



The menstrual cycle is under the influence of the female sex hormones - oestrogen and progesterone. These hormones cause physiological changes in a woman‘s body which can be monitored using the following clinical indicators:
  • Changes in the basal body or waking temperature
  • Changes in cervical mucus secretion
  • Changes in the cervix (optional)
  • The length of menstrual cycles
  • Minor indicators of fertility, including abdominal pain and breast changes.

With experience, a woman is able to accurately assess the fertile and infertile phases of her cycle and use this knowledge to plan or avoid pregnancy

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