Billings method

noun

1. a natural method of birth control that involves examining the colour and viscosity of the cervical mucus to discover when ovulation is occurring Also calledovulation methodmucus method

Word History and Origins

Origin of Billings method¹

C20: devised by Drs John and Evelyn Billings in the 1960s

Example Sentences

NFP methods, such as the Billings Method or Creighton Model, help women and families achieve pregnancy – or prevent pregnancy, if there is a reason to avoid it – by tracking natural cycles, which is similar to the concept behind the Natural Cycles app.

From Washington Times

A 1976 study by the World Health Organization concluded that the Billings method compares favorably with artificial means in effectiveness at preventing conception.

From Time Magazine Archive

In India an estimated 10 million people have been introduced to the Billings method over the past decade.

From Time Magazine Archive