Contraceptives, Postcoital
| Definition: |
Contraceptive substances to be used after COITUS. These agents include high doses of estrogenic drugs, progesterone-receptor blockers, antimetabolites, ALKALOIDS, and PROSTAGLANDINS. |
| Notes: |
pregn despite use = contraceptive term with no qualify, not with /adv eff |
| Also Called: |
Morning-After Pill |
| Previously Indexed: |
Contraceptive Agents (1967-1970),Contraceptives, Oral (1966-1970) |
Contraceptives, Postcoital Categories.
Contraceptives, Postcoital Definitions and Terms
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