combination oral contraceptive |
A mixture of a steroid having progestational activity and an oestrogen.
(05 Mar 2000) |
oral contraceptive |
Any orally effective preparation designed to prevent conception.
(05 Mar 2000) |
contraceptives, oral, combined |
Fixed drug combinations administered orally for contraceptive purposes.
(12 Dec 1998) |
barrier contraceptive |
A mechanical device designed to prevent spermatozoa from penetrating the cervical os; usually used in combination with a spermicidal agent, i.e., vaginal diaphragm.
(05 Mar 2000) |
contraceptive |
An agent that diminishes the likelihood of or prevents conception.
(18 Nov 1997) |
contraceptive agents |
Chemical substances diminishing the likelihood of or preventing conception. The agents do not include occlusive barriers to prevent the passage of spermatozoa into the uterus (contraceptive devices).
(12 Dec 1998) |
contraceptive agents, female |
Chemical substances or agents with contraceptive activity in females. Use for female contraceptive agents in general or for which there is no specific heading.
(12 Dec 1998) |
contraceptive agents, male |
Chemical substances or agents with contraceptive activity in males. Use for male contraceptive agents in general or for which there is no specific heading.
(12 Dec 1998) |
contraceptive device |
A device used to prevent pregnancy; e.g., occlusive diaphragm, condom, intrauterine device.
(05 Mar 2000) |
contraceptive device, intrauterine |
A device inserted into the uterus (womb) to prevent conception (pregnancy). The IUD can be a coil, loop, triangle, or T in shape made of plastic or metal.
(12 Dec 1998) |
contraceptive devices |
Devices that diminish the likelihood of or prevent conception.
(12 Dec 1998) |
contraceptive devices, female |
Contraceptive devices used by females.
(12 Dec 1998) |
contraceptive devices, male |
Contraceptive devices used by males.
(12 Dec 1998) |
contraceptive sponge |
A resilient, hydrophilic sponge of polyurethane foam impregnated with a spermicide; contraception is achieved by action of the spermicide.
(05 Mar 2000) |
intrauterine contraceptive device |
<gynaecology> A contraceptive device that is placed within the uterus for the purpose of inhibiting conception.
(27 Sep 1997) |