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Contraceptive Devices, Female
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Definition
: Contraceptive devices used by females.
mechanical devices, not chemicals; pregnancy despite use
Examples
Condoms, Female
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Intrauterine Devices
Other names
Vaginal Sponges; Vaginal Shields; Vaginal Ring; Vaginal Diaphragms; Springs, Coiled; Spring, Coiled; Sponges, Vaginal; Sponge, Vaginal; Shields, Vaginal; Shield, Vaginal; Rings, Vaginal; Ring, Vaginal; Female Contraceptive Devices; Female Contraceptive Device; Diaphragms, Vaginal; Diaphragm, Vaginal; Devices, Female Contraceptive; Device, Female Contraceptive; Contraceptive Device, Female; Coiled Springs
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*Benzalkonium Compounds
*Nonoxynol
*Sodium Cholate
Contraceptive Devices, Female.
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care 2001 Sep;6(3):172-82