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contraception

[kon-truh-sep-shuhn]

noun

  1. the deliberate prevention of conception or impregnation by any of various drugs, techniques, or devices; birth control.

    Patients in this study must agree to practice contraception for the duration of their participation.

  2. a drug, technique, or device used to deliberately prevent conception or impregnation.

    You can also request free contraception by undergoing a simple, secure online consultation.

    Hormonal contraception, like any other medication, can interact with other drugs being taken.



contraception

/ ˌɒԳٰəˈɛʃə /

noun

  1. the intentional prevention of conception by artificial or natural means. Artificial methods in common use include preventing the sperm from reaching the ovum (using condoms, diaphragms, etc), inhibiting ovulation (using oral contraceptive pills), preventing implantation (using intrauterine devices), killing the sperm (using spermicides), and preventing the sperm from entering the seminal fluid (by vasectomy). Natural methods include the rhythm method and coitus interruptus Compare birth control family planning

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contraception

  1. Any practice that serves to prevent conception during sexual activity.

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of contraception1

First recorded in 1885–90; contra- 1 ( def. ) + (con)ception
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of contraception1

C19: from contra- + conception
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Locations for Planned Parenthood, which provides abortions and contraception, were also on the list, a person familiar with the investigation told the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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Until recently the agency focused heavily on women who have more children than they wanted and the "unmet need" for contraception.

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Women using weight-loss jabs have been warned that they must use effective contraception because of fears the medicines could harm an unborn baby.

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When it comes to accessing contraception, BPAS, the British Pregnancy Advisory Service, says women in the UK "face significant challenges" when trying to access their method of choice.

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Those who take the second path should avoid contraception and have as many children as possible.

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