Madeline, a 35-year-old woman, examines the secretions of the cervix during her menstrual cycles. She observes that there is a significant change in the secretions prior to ovulation. The secretions change from being cloudy, white mucus to becoming clear, stretchy mucus. Based on the nature of secretions, she determines the unsafe days and avoids having sexual intercourse during this period. Which of the following is best illustrated in this scenario?

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The scenario describes the use of the cervical mucus method, where a woman monitors the changes in her cervical mucus to determine her fertile and non-fertile days. This method can be used to either achieve or avoid pregnancy.

Madeline, a 35-Year-Old Woman, Examines the Secretions of the Cervix