Identifies the time during a woman's cycle when she is most likely to become pregnant (fertile). An extra method or abstinence should be used during this time of fertility.
Permanent birth control (sterilization)
Men: Vasectomy blocks the release of sperm.
Women: Tubal ligation surgery or tubal implants block the movement of an egg through the fallopian tube and prevent fertilization.
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