oral contraceptive
Americannoun
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 will be available to purchase over-the-counter, without a prescription.
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2024
A new study has shown that women who are taking the oral contraceptive pill are less likely to report depression.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2023
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, which manufactures Tydemy, notified customers on Saturday that it was voluntarily recalling two batches of the oral contraceptive — after one lot tested low for ascorbic acid and high “for a known impurity.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 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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