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barrier methods, contraceptive methods, such as condoms and diaphragms, in which a plastic or rubber barrier blocks passage of spermatozoa through the vagina or cervix. See also contraception . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Beckman LJ and Harvey SM, Factors affecting the consistent use of barrier methods of contraception, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1996, 88(3 Suppl. As mentioned, there is a risk that a human virus could have been introduced into smallpox vaccine seed or vaccine stocks during manufacturing, since barrier methods such as those currently used in all phases of vaccine production were not in place. They found that only 2% of enrolled women reported actively trying to conceive during the 3-month study period, 46% reported using oral contraceptives or intrauterine devices, 24% reported using barrier methods or monitoring their cervical mucus and basal body temperature (BBT) to avoid pregnancy, 18% reported being sexually inactive, 8% reported being sexually active but not using contraception, and 2% reported being infertile. |
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