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METHODE ANTICONCEPTIONNELLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-09-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- birth control method
1, record 1, English, birth%20control%20method
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- contraceptive method 2, record 1, English, contraceptive%20method
correct
- fertility-control method 3, record 1, English, fertility%2Dcontrol%20method
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, Key term(s)
- birth-control method
- fertility control method
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méthode anticonceptionnelle
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20anticonceptionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- méthode de contraception 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20contraception
correct, feminine noun
- méthode contraceptive 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20contraceptive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode temporaire et réversible visant à prévenir la fécondation d'un ovule par un spermatoizoïde ou, de manière plus générale, la grossesse. 4, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20anticonceptionnelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On parle de «stérilisation» et non de «contraception» lorsque les procédés utilisés sont irréversibles. 4, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20anticonceptionnelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reproducción (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- método anticonceptivo
1, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%A9todo%20anticonceptivo
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-06-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- barrier method
1, record 2, English, barrier%20method
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- barrier contraceptive method 2, record 2, English, barrier%20contraceptive%20method
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, English, - barrier%20method
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Consider using [a spermicide] with a barrier contraceptive method such as the diaphragm or condom. 2, record 2, English, - barrier%20method
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 3, record 2, English, - barrier%20method
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- méthode de barrière
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20barri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- méthode contraceptive de barrière 2, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20contraceptive%20de%20barri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- méthode anticonceptionnelle de barrière 3, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20anticonceptionnelle%20de%20barri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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 %. 1, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20barri%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 2, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20barri%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 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. 3, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20barri%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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