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    contraceptive
    /ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a method or device) serving to prevent pregnancy: "the contraceptive pill"

    noun

    • 1. a device or drug serving to prevent pregnancy: "we'd been making love without contraceptives for months"

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  2. www.who.int › detail › family-planning-contraceptionFamily planning/contraception methods - World Health Organization...

    Sep 5, 2023 · Contraception is the use of methods or devices to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types, effectiveness, benefits and barriers of contraception, and WHO's response to promote access and rights.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contraceptiveContraceptive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of contraceptive as a noun and an adjective, with examples of usage and word history. Find out how contraceptives work and what types of contraceptives are available.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTRACEPTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of contraceptive as a noun and an adjective, and see how to use it in sentences. Find out the different types of contraceptives and their effects on health and fertility.

  6. www.who.int › health-topics › contraceptionContraception - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Contraception is the use of methods or treatments to prevent or delay pregnancy. It is a fundamental right and a public health benefit for individuals and societies. Learn more about contraceptive methods, family planning, and unmet need.

  7. medlineplus.gov › birthcontrolBirth Control | Contraception | Contraceptives | MedlinePlus

    May 31, 2024 · Learn about different types of birth control, how they work, and how to use them. Find out the pros and cons of each method, the effectiveness, the side effects, and the costs.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Birth_controlBirth control - Wikipedia

    Birth control, also known as contraception, anticonception, and fertility control, is the use of methods or devices to prevent unintended pregnancy. [1] . Birth control has been used since ancient times, but effective and safe methods of birth control only became available in the 20th century. [2] .

  9. www.cdc.gov › reproductive-health › contraceptionContraception | Reproductive Health | CDC

    May 28, 2024 · Contraception is the use of methods or devices to prevent pregnancy. Learn about different kinds of contraceptive methods, their effectiveness, side effects, and how to choose the best one for you.