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

/ ˌkɒntrəˈsɛpʃən /

noun

1. See family planning, birth control
   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

contraception

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of contraception¹

First recorded in 1885–90; contra- ¹( def ) + (con)ception

Word History and Origins

Origin of contraception¹

C19: from contra- + conception

Example Sentences

In recent months, several former Bachelor cast members have used their Instagram accounts to promote the fertility awareness app Natural Cycles as a method of contraception.

From Time

However, the ads do not say that FAMs are widely considered one of the least effective contraception methods.

From Time

In addition, she notes, King County high school students can access contraception and STI testing at on-site health suites.

From Washington Post

Based on historical trends, we predict that women’s education and access to contraception will continue to increase this century.

From Nautilus

In fact, we’re poised to drop below current levels by the end of the century—if goals for educating women and providing contraception are met.

From Nautilus

And if the Little Sisters prevail, the entire contraception mandate falls.

From The Daily Beast

And to other parts of the Affordable Care Act, not just the so-called “contraception mandate.”

From The Daily Beast

Refuting critics who say he is anti-contraception, Gardner is calling for over-the-counter sale of birth control pills.

From The Daily Beast

Contraception is not abortion, and those who misunderstand this subject do harm to the pro-life cause.

From The Daily Beast

The eight others wrote back with stories about a variety of health conditions that caused them to take some form of contraception.

From The Daily Beast

There's a new oral contraception technique he's evolved which may be quite efficacious.

From Project Gutenberg

The practice of contraception is a debatable question, and one on which the most varied evidence has been given.

From Project Gutenberg

Whether or not it succeeds in changing the law it will, like the Bradlaugh-Besant episode, spread contraception widely.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• abstinence
• condom
• contraceptive
• diaphragm
• family planning
• pill
• vasectomy