Contraceptive
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Broader Terms
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Narrower Terms
female antifertility drug, nondrug contraceptive, oral contraceptive, spermatogenesis inhibitor, spermicide
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Related Terms
family planning, sex sterilization, women's health
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Scope Note
agent that diminishes the likelihood of or prevents conception; may be chemical, physical, or behavioral.
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Facts
- Any method, drug, or device that is used to help prevent conception.
- There are so many different types of contraception. They are:
- Oral Contraceptive Pill (a.k.a. the Pill)
- Contraceptive Patch
- Injection (Depo-Provera)
- Vaginal Ring (NuvaRing)
- Intra-uterine System (Mirena)
- Intra-uterine Device (Copper IUD)
- Male Condom
- Female Condom
- Contraceptive Sponge
- Diaphragm
- Cervical Cap
- Lea Contraceptive
- Tubal Ligation
- Vasectomy
- Withdrawal
- Natural Birth Control Methods
- Spermicide
- Non-hormonal contraceptives prevent pregnancy by providing a barrier against sperm, or interfering with sperm movement, or creating a difficult environment for sperm to travel.
- With the exception of withdrawal method, all the mentioned methods have proven effective when used properly.
- Many of the methods cause different side effects.
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