contragestion

(ˌkɒntrəˈdʒɛstʃən)

a form of contraception that can be used after fertilization of the ovum, preventing gestation

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References in periodicals archive

Baulieu, "RU 486 as an Antiprogesterone Steroid: From Receptor to Contragestion and Beyond," Journal of the American Medical Association, 262:1351, 1989;--, "Contragestion and Other Clinical Applications of RU 486, an Antiprogesterone at the Receptor," Science, 245:1351, 1989; E.

Antiprogestin drugs: Medical and legal issues. (Comment)

Baulieu, "Contragestion with Late Luteal Administration of RU 486 (Mifepristone)," Fertility and Sterility, 50:593-596, 1988; M.

Research on New Methods of Emergency Contraception. (ARTICLES)

(29.) Auheny & Baulieu, Contragestion With RU 486 And An Orally Active Prostaglandin, 312 C.R.

Citizen Petition to the Food and Drug Administration

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