oral contraceptive
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of oral contraceptive
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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This means in less than two weeks, people will be able to go to their local pharmacies and buy an oral contraceptive without having to obtain a prescription from their doctor, or purchase it online.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 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
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
Who is most likely to be interested in an over-the-counter oral contraceptive like Opill?
From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2023
Prof Stephen Duffy, head of the Centre for Cancer Prevention, Detection and Diagnosis, at Queen Mary University of London, said: "10 years after stopping, there was no excess risk associated with oral contraceptive use."
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2023
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