oral contraceptive

American  

noun

Pharmacology.

1. birth-control pill.

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Etymology

Origin of oral contraceptive

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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