contraceptionnoun [ U ]
uk/ˌkɒn.trəˈsep.ʃən/us/ˌkɑːn.trəˈsep.ʃən/C2 (the use of) any of various methods intended to prevent a woman becoming pregnant:
They offer impartial advice on contraception.
What is the most reliable form/method of contraception?
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Obstetrics: contraception
- cap
- coil
- coitus interruptus
- condom
- contraceptive
- Dutch cap
- family planning
- Femidom
- French letter
- johnny
- loop
- minipill
- morning-after pill
- prophylactic
- rhythm method
- safe sex
- sheath
- spermicidal
- spermicide
- sterilization
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