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BARRIER METHOD [1 record]

Record 1 2004-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reproduction (Medicine)
DEF

A method of contraception in which the access of sperm to the womb is blocked, for example, by use of a condom or diaphragm.

CONT

Consider using [a spermicide] with a barrier contraceptive method such as the diaphragm or condom.

CONT

The cervical cap is a barrier contraceptive method. ... The cap functions as a physical barrier to sperm and as a reservoir for spermicide. These two functions lower the risk of pregnancy by reducing the chance of viable sperm reaching a ripened egg.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reproduction (Médecine)
CONT

On obtient une meilleure protection contre une grossesse en utilisant un spermicide et une méthode de barrière. Lorsqu'on utilise un spermicide et un condom, l'efficacité de la protection augmente à 95 %.

CONT

La cape cervicale est une méthode contraceptive de barrière (comme le condom ou le diaphragme) qui empêche les spermatozoïdes de se rendre à l'utérus et de féconder l'ovule.

CONT

Pourcentage de personnes qui ont eu 2 partenaires et plus au cours d'une période de 12 mois et qui n'utilisent pas systématiquement de méthode anticonceptionnelle de barrière, selon le sexe, l'âge et le groupe ethnique.

Spanish

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