Given this scenario: Matt and Maria have spent a significant amount of time toge

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Given this scenario: Matt and Maria have spent a significant amount of time together and have begun a sexual relationship. They are both over 21 years old and have agreed to be in a consenting relationship. Maria utilizes the rhythm method as her preferred method of birth control. Several weeks ago she did not menstruate on the dates anticipated by her rhythm method of birth control. This week her menstruation did not occur when expected and thus she has now missed two consecutive menstrual periods. Anticipating that she might be pregnant, she immediately obtained a pregnancy test from the local pharmacy and confirmed that she is indeed pregnant. Although excited about the prospects of having a child, she reflects on her life style during the past several months and recalls with major concern that she and Matt have partied regularly and extensively, consuming significant amounts of alcohol on several occasions.

Answer the following based on the scenario.

1. What are the pros and cons of the rhythm method? How far is Maria in her pregnancy? Show how you derived your estimate. 2. What could the couple have done to prevent this incidence from occurring?

Explanation / Answer

Pros of rhythm method is Dat it doesn't need any medication or device as such. But there are certain cons as well which includes that both partners need to have proper n correct knowledge of menstrual cycle and the timing of ovulation. Moreover menstrual cycle often varies in most females which makes rhythm method less effective mode of birth control. Since Maria has has missed two of her cycles she could be in the 8th week of pregnancy as pregnancy starts from the last menstrual cycle.

2. The couple should have used additional birth control method such as cobdom or diaphragm as a back up to avoid pregnancy.

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