Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Ovulation Detection

Method to determine the occurrence of OVULATION by direct or indirect means. Indirect methods examine the effects of PROGESTERONE on cervical mucus (CERVIX MUCUS), or basal body temperature. Direct ovulation detection, generally used in fertility treatment, involves analyses of circulating hormones in blood and ULTRASONOGRAPHY.

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Abstract

Method to determine the occurrence of OVULATION by direct or indirect means. Indirect methods examine the effects of PROGESTERONE on cervical mucus (CERVIX MUCUS), or basal body temperature. Direct ovulation detection, generally used in fertility treatment, involves analyses of circulating hormones in blood and ULTRASONOGRAPHY.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Detection, Ovulation
  • Ovulation Detections
  • Ovulation Detection, Basal Body Temperature Method
  • Ovulation Detection, Cervical Mucus Method
  • Ovulation Detection, Sympto-Thermal Method
  • Ovulation Detection, Sympto Thermal Method

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Previous Indexing

  • Ovulation (1966-1974)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ovulation Detection. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010061. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010061
  2. Ovulation Detection. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131292783