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The timing of the “fertile window” in the menstrual cycle: day specific estimates from a prospective study

BMJ 2000; 321 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.321.7271.1259 (Published 18 November 2000) Cite this as: BMJ 2000;321:1259

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subjective sensation of ovulation

The article raised some very disturbing concerns with those couples
using NFP as a method of birth control. My question/comment was whether
any research has been done to correlate certain females ability to note
the time of ovulation based on subjective sensations in the abdominal
region, most likely described as a "pinching sensation."

Do these sensations truly correspond with ovulation, and if so, does
this exactly pinpoint the fertile period in these females? As a health
care practitioner with an obvious bias against the use of many
pharmaceuticals, this information would be invaluable to many couples
using NFP.

Sincerely,

James Bogash, D.C.

Chiropractic Physician

private practice, Mesa, AZ, USA

Competing interests: No competing interests

17 November 2000
James Bogash
Mesa, AZ, USA