barrier method

barrier method

Any method that birth control by use of mechanical—e.g., cervical cap, condom, diaphragm—barriers.
The theoretical effectiveness of BMs is 2.5 pregnancies/100 woman-years; the actual effectiveness of BMs is ± 15/100

barrier method

Reproduction medicine An intervention that counters the formula, boy + girl = baby, with mechanical–eg condom, diaphragm—barriers. See Condom, Contraception, Contraceptive sponge, Diaphragm, Pearl index, Spermicide.