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contraception

[kon-truh-sep-shuhn] / ˌkɒn trəˈsɛp ʃən /


NOUN
family planning
Synonyms


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Dozens of universities across the country now carry emergency contraceptives in vending machines, according to the American Society for Emergency Contraception.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2023

As we mark World Contraception Day, we're closer than ever to breaking down barriers to contraception.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2023

There are now 39 universities in 17 states with emergency contraceptive vending machines, and at least 20 more considering them, according to the American Society for Emergency Contraception.

From Washington Times • Jul. 1, 2023

“This research is a huge leap—we’re really excited about it,” says Joyce Briggs, president of the Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs, a nonprofit that has been advocating for a nonsurgical contraceptive since 2000.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 6, 2023

Contraception had previously been free for women and girls 18 or younger.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2022




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