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Synonyms

oral contraceptive

American  

noun

Pharmacology.
  1. birth-control pill.


Etymology

Origin of oral contraceptive

First recorded in 1955–60

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For the first time in U.S. history, an oral contraceptive pill called Opill will be available to purchase over-the-counter.

From Salon Mar. 7, 2024

Nearly half the pharmacies in England have also recently started prescribing the oral contraceptive pill.

From BBC Jan. 30, 2024

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

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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