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Plants with contraceptive properties were used in Ancient Greece from the seventh century BC onwards and documented by numerous ancient writers on gynaecology, such as Hippocrates.
Contraception - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A form of birth control which prevents the sperm from fertilizing the egg is a contraceptive agent. A form of birth control which acts after fertilization to prevent or interrupt ...
contraceptive - definition of contraceptive by the Free Online ...
con·tra·cep·tive (k n tr-s p t v) adj. Capable of preventing conception. n. A device, drug, or chemical agent that prevents conception. contraceptive [?k?ntr??s?pt?v]
Contraceptive | Define Contraceptive at Dictionary.com
adjective . 1. tending or serving to prevent conception or impregnation. 2. pertaining to contraception. noun . 3. a contraceptive device, drug, foam, etc.
contraceptive - definition of contraceptive in the Medical ...
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 ...
Birth Control and Contraception for Teenagers
In some countries, contraceptive patches (that stick to the skin) and rings (that go inside the vagina) are also available. The contraceptive pill (sometimes known as ...
contraceptive: Definition from Answers.com
contraceptive adj. Capable of preventing conception. n. A device, drug, or chemical agent that prevents
Contraception
New Frontiers in Contraceptive Research: A Blueprint for Action. Committee on New Frontiers in Contraceptive Research; 2004:[Full Text]. Archer DF.
Contraceptive Choices | Health | Patient UK
Contraceptive Choices - This leaflet gives a brief summary of the methods of contraception. A more detailed leaflet is available for each of the me...
contraceptive - Wiktionary
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Combined oral contraceptive pill helps painful periods
A large Scandinavian study, that has been running for 30 years, has finally provided convincing evidence that the combined oral contraceptive pill does, indeed, alleviate the symptoms of painful menstrual periods reports scientists from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
U-T: Contraceptive Rule Angers Some Church Leaders
An Obama administration decision requiring church-affiliated employers to include contraceptive services in employee health plans has sparked protests from Catholics and other groups who say it assaults their religious freedom.
Chaput censures contraceptive plan
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput is demanding that the Obama administration rescind what he calls its "flawed and dangerous" decision requiring virtually all employers to offer employees health coverage that includes contraceptives and "abortion-inducing drugs."
Ultrasound could be used as male contraceptive
Ultrasound could be used as a male contraceptive in the future, scientists claim.
Local Catholics Say New Heath Care Contraceptive Law Violates Religious Beliefs
Some local Catholics are speaking out against a new healthcare law. The law requires Catholic organizations, except churches, to provide contraceptive coverage through their company's insurance plan.
Contraceptive mandate could face tough sledding in Supreme Court
The healthcare law's mandate to require religious-affiliated employers to pay for contraception for their workers has prompted two lawsuits. If the matter gets to the Supreme Court, it will go before justices who recently affirmed ? in a 9-0 ruling ? that the 1st Amendment gives special leeway to religious employers. The Supreme Court and the Obama administration, already headed for a face-off ...
Ultrasound As a Male Contraceptive?
MONDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Ultrasound equipment used for physical therapy may have potential as a male contraceptive, according to a new animal study.
Obama?s breach of faith over contraceptive ruling
One of Barack Obama?s great attractions as a presidential candidate was his sensitivity to the feelings and intellectual concerns of religious believers. That is why it is so remarkable that he utterly botched the admittedly difficult question of how contraceptive services should be treated under the new health-care law. Read full article >>
Ultrasound zaps could be male contraceptive
Zapping testicles with ultrasound can reduce sperm counts and might be used in the future as an inexpensive, reliable and reversible male contraceptive, according to US researchers.
Marco Rubio takes on Obama over contraceptive rule
Marco Rubio has said he?s not interested in being vice president. Repeatedly. But the Florida Republican senator has thrust himself into the middle of a high-profile, hot-button controversy ? a move that will likely spark more talk of his future plans. Read full article >>