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Definition
Safe and effective method of birth control that is used to temporarily prevent a pregnancy. It is made of flexible plastic, has a vertical and a horizontal branch in the shape of a T. The vertical branch is surrounded by a copper wire, which prevents the passage of sperm. It is placed within the matrix, using a special tube designed for this purposeSource
Fertility Survey. MethodologyTopic
Statistical operations
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