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intrauterine 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.

intrauterine contraceptive
n.
An intrauterine device.


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Women aged 15-19 were more likely than women aged 20-44 to be using condoms and less likely to be using hormonal or intrauterine contraceptives.
The Mechanism of Action of Hormonal Contraceptives and Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices", American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol.
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