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MeSH Heading: Contraception
Tree Number(s): E02.875.194
Unique ID: D003267
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003267
Scope Note: Prevention of CONCEPTION by blocking fertility temporarily, or permanently (STERILIZATION, REPRODUCTIVE). Common means of reversible contraception include NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING METHODS; CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS; or CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES.
Entry Term(s): Birth Control; Contraceptive Methods; Female Contraception; Fertility Control; Inhibition of Fertilization; Male Contraception
See Also: Family Planning Services; Population Control
Public MeSH Note: 1963; for BIRTH CONTROL see FAMILY PLANNING 1968-1974, see BIRTH CONTROL 1963-1967
History Note: 1963; for BIRTH CONTROL use FAMILY PLANNING 1968-1974, use BIRTH CONTROL 1963-1967
Date Established: 1963/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2005/07/21

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Contraception MeSH Descriptor Data 2025