18/04/2026
Question.
A 27-year-old woman presents to the hospital after receiving a positive pregnancy test at home. She seems confused as to why she is pregnant. She is asked if the pregnancy was planned and she states, "No, it was not. I do not know why I am pregnant because I was using the basal body temperature birth control method. I thought this was a very good form of birth control?"
What response should be given to this patient?
A. Basal body temperature recordings as a form of birth control are 99% effective.
B.Basal body temperature measurements are an ineffective form of birth control.
C.Basal body temperature method of birth control is equally as effective as condoms.
D.Basal body temperature form of birth control can prevent contracting a sexually transmitted infection, but it does not protect from pregnancy
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