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oral contraceptive

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noun

Pharmacology.
  1. birth-control pill.


Etymology

Origin of oral contraceptive

First recorded in 1955–60

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Nearly half the pharmacies in England have also recently started prescribing the oral contraceptive pill.

From BBC Jan. 30, 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

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

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