oral contraceptive
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of oral contraceptive
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Specifically for men, there are no oral contraceptive pills available.
From Science Daily ● May 23, 2024
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
The prescription-only oral contraceptive was distributed nationwide by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, the U.S. subsidiary of the medicine’s Indian-based manufacturer Lupin Limited.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 3, 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
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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