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cervical cap
a contraceptive device consisting of a small thimble-shaped cup that is placed over the uterine cervix to prevent the entrance of spermatozoa
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coil
a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
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condom, prophylactic, rubber, safe, safety
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
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contraceptive diaphragm, diaphragm, pessary
a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
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IUD, intrauterine device
contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus
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morning-after pill
a large dose of estrogen taken orally within 24 to 72 hours after intercourse; prevents implantation of a fertilized ovum and so acts as a contraceptive; commonly used after rape or incest
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anovulant, anovulatory drug, birth control pill, contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive, oral contraceptive pill, pill
a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception
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spermatocide, spermicide
a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa
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Demulen
trade name for an oral contraceptive
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Enovid
trade name for an oral contraceptive containing mestranol and norethynodrel
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Loestrin
trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone
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loop
an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop
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Lo/Ovral
trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norgestrel
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Micronor
trade name for and oral contraceptive containing the progestin compound norethindrone
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Modicon
trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone
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Norinyl
trade name for an oral contraceptive containing norethindrone and mestranol
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Norlestrin
trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone
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Nor-Q-D
trade name for an oral contraceptive containing norethindrone
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Ovocon
trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone
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Ovral
trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norgestrel
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Ovrette
trade name for an oral contraceptive containing norgestrel
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Ovulen
trade name for an oral contraceptive containing mestranol and a progestin compound
