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Abstract
Some aspects of vaginal contraception are briefly reviewed with particular reference
to recent suggestions for new approaches to this method of conception control. Concepts
pertinent to application for human use are stressed.
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Accepted:
January 22,
1974
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© 1974 Published by Elsevier Inc.