oral contraceptive
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of oral contraceptive
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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However, the share of women using oral contraceptive pills dropped from 81.9% to 78.2%.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
Participants answered questions on reproductive health information, including age at first menstruation and start of menopause, number of pregnancies, oral contraceptive use and hormone therapy.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2023
Who is most likely to be interested in an over-the-counter oral contraceptive like Opill?
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2023
"Today's approval marks the first time a nonprescription daily oral contraceptive will be an available option for millions of people in the United States."
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2023
Taking a progestogen-only 'mini pill' carries a small risk of breast cancer - similar to combined oral contraceptive pills, say researchers.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2023
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