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Contraceptive Agents, Female

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Definition: Chemical substances or agents with contraceptive activity in females. Use for female contraceptive agents in general or for which there is no specific heading.  pregn despite use: see note on CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS   
See Also Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies
Examples Contraceptives, Oral; Contraceptives, Postcoital; Luteolytic Agents; Menstruation-Inducing Agents; Sperm Immobilizing Agents; Spermatocidal Agents 		Other names Female Contraceptives; Female Contraceptive Agents; Agents, Female Contraceptive; Contraceptives, Female
Substances having this pharmacologic action: norethindrone enanthate; gossypol acetic acid; ST 1435; estradiol 17 beta-cypionate; Infecundin; neem oil; Levonorgestrel; Medroxyprogesterone Acetate; 3-keto-desogestrel

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