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Contraceptives, Oral

Medical Definition:	Compounds, usually hormonal, taken orally in order to block ovulation and prevent the occurrence of pregnancy. The hormones are generally estrogen or progesterone or both.
Guide Notes:	pregn despite use: see note on CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS
Also Called:	Oral Contraceptives, Low-Dose,Oral Contraceptives, Phasic

Contraceptives, Oral Categories.

	Contraceptives, Oral, Combined - Fixed drug combinations administered orally for contraceptive purposes.
	Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal - Oral contraceptives which owe their effectiveness to hormonal preparations.
	Contraceptives, Oral, Sequential - Drugs administered orally and sequentially for contraceptive purposes.

Contraceptives, Oral Medical Definitions and Terms

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