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Contraception, Barrier MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Contraception, Barrier
Tree Number(s)
E02.875.194.285
Unique ID
D042121
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D042121
Scope Note
Methods of contraception in which physical, chemical, or biological means are used to prevent the SPERM from reaching the fertilizable OVUM.
Entry Term(s)
Barrier Contraception
Barrier Methods, Contraceptive
Vaginal Barrier Methods, Contraceptive
Previous Indexing
Contraceptive Devices (1978-2003)
Public MeSH Note
2004; for BARRIER METHODS see CONTRACEPTION 1988-2003; for VAGINAL BARRIER METHODS see CONTRACEPTION 1993-2003
History Note
2004; for BARRIER METHODS use CONTRACEPTION 1988-2003; for VAGINAL BARRIER METHODS use CONTRACEPTION 1993-2003
Date Established
2004/01/01
Date of Entry
2003/07/09
Revision Date
2005/06/30
Contraception, Barrier Preferred
Vaginal Barrier Methods, Contraceptive Narrower
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