oral contraceptive
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of oral contraceptive
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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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
"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
Semenya took hormone suppressing medication in the form of a daily oral contraceptive pill for at least five years from 2010 to 2015.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 12, 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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