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emergency contraceptive |
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contraceptive /con·tra·cep·tive/ (-sep´tiv) 1. diminishing the likelihood of or preventing conception. 2. an agent that so acts. barrier contraceptive a contraceptive device that physically prevents spermatozoa from entering the endometrial cavity and fallopian tubes. chemical contraceptive a spermicidal agent inserted into the vagina before intercourse to prevent pregnancy. emergency contraceptive postcoital c. intrauterine contraceptive see under device. oral contraceptive a hormonal compound taken orally in order to block ovulation and prevent the occurrence of pregnancy. postcoital contraceptive one that blocks or terminates pregnancy after sexual intercourse. emergency contraceptive. 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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| women aged 18-44 and at risk for unintended pregnancy say they would obtain hormonal contraceptives from pharmacies if these methods were available without prescription, and more than half would be more likely to use emergency contraceptives if the method were available in this manner, according to findings from a national telephone survey. The emergency contraceptive Plan B was approved by the U. Widespread use of emergency contraceptive pills as a last chance--after no method was used, or a condom broke or slipped off the penis, or several oral contraceptive pills were missed--could also help to reduce unintended pregnancy. |
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