Question

Answer the following questions.

What is rhythm method of population control? Why is it less effective?

Answer 1

Rhythm method:

1. The rhythm method is a natural contraceptive method of population control. In this method, previous menstrual cycles are tracked on a calendar and future ovulation dates are predicted.
2. After menstruation (4 days), the next 5^th to 9^th days and 19^th to 28^th will be safe periods.
3. This method was first proposed by Ogino in 1930.

Effectiveness:

It is an unreliable method and doctors will never suggest this method for contraception as the menstrual cycle may be irregular in some women. Hence, the rhythm method is less effective.