The combination of the calendar, cervical mucus, and the basal body methods is called the ________.
A) barrier method
B) ovulation method
C) symptothermal method
D) rhythm method

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The combination of the calendar method (tracking the menstrual cycle), cervical mucus method (observing changes in vaginal discharge), and basal body temperature method (measuring temperature changes before and after ovulation) is called the symptothermal method. It is a natural family planning method that can be effective in preventing pregnancy if followed correctly. The rhythm method, on the other hand, only involves tracking the menstrual cycle and is considered less reliable. The barrier method (such as condoms or diaphragms) is a form of contraception that involves creating a physical barrier to prevent sperm from reaching the egg. The ovulation method is synonymous with the symptothermal method, but it may also refer specifically to the cervical mucus method.

The Combination of the Calendar, Cervical Mucus, and the Basal