contraceptive

contraceptive /con·tra·cep·tive/ (-sep´tiv)

1. diminishing the likelihood of or preventing conception.

2. an agent that so acts.

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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.

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con·tra·cep·tive (kntr-sptv)

adj.

Capable of preventing conception.

n.

A device, drug, or chemical agent that prevents conception.

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contraceptive

[kon′trəsep′tiv]

Etymology: L, contra + concipere, to take in

any device or technique that prevents conception. See also contraception.

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contraceptive

1. diminishing the likelihood of or preventing conception.

2. an agent that diminishes the likelihood of or prevents conception. See also contraception.

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contraceptive

Obstetrics adjective Relating to contraception noun Any device or method for preventing fertilization, or a term product of conception Types Barrier methods–condoms, diaphragms, hormone combinations, spermicides, implantable hormonal devices, RU-486, etc. See Contraception, Dalkon shield, IUD, 'Litogen.', Lunelle, Mirena, Nuvaring, Oral contraceptive, Ortho Evra, Pearl index, RU-486, Seasonale, Sequential oral contraceptive, Wrongful birth.

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Patient discussion about contraceptive.

Q. BIRTH CONTROL how many types are there?

A. there are many types,pill,shot,condom,marina,sponge,tubes tierd,vastectomy,with draw,no sex,etc.

Q. Is there any natural supplement for birth control pills?? there has to be!!! I'm tired of puting chimicals in my body.. maybe something from chinese medicine?

A. any natural material when coming in large quantities can damage. sex hormones are a natural thing. chines medicine does not have something more "natural" then the body regular hormones.

Q. can a woman ger pregnant if she misses a few birth control pills? my girlfriend missed 2 this month and now her period is a bit late. should I be woried?

A. Even on birth control it is possible to get pregnant. Birth control pills are not always 100% perfect in preventing pregnancy. Has she ever missed any pills in the past? Her body may be trying to re-adjust and that can be a reason why she is "late."