In recent years, several new devices have been developed to help women achieve or avoid pregnancy. These devices include computerized basal body temperature thermometers, electronic fertility monitors, and chemical and hormonal ovulation detection kits. This article describes these new fertility devices and discusses their effectiveness and impact on helping women understand and control their fertility.
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PMID 2056356 2056356 DOI 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1991.tb02531.x 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1991.tb02531.x
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Fehring, R. J. (1991). New technology in natural family planning. *Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN*, *20*(3), 199-205. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.1991.tb02531.x
Fehring RJ. New technology in natural family planning. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1991;20(3):199-205. doi:10.1111/j.1552-6909.1991.tb02531.x
Fehring, R. J. "New technology in natural family planning." *Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN*, vol. 20, no. 3, 1991, pp. 199-205.
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