oral contraceptive
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of oral contraceptive
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Specifically for men, there are no oral contraceptive pills available.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2024
Nearly half the pharmacies in England have also recently started prescribing the oral contraceptive pill.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2024
While an exact date has yet to be announced, an oral contraceptive named Opill is likely to be available over-the-counter, without a prescription, some time this year.
From Salon • Dec. 27, 2023
However, the share of women using oral contraceptive pills dropped from 81.9% to 78.2%.
From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2023
This month, the FDA approved Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive that will be available for sale over the counter in stores as well as online.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2023
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