birth control

[burth kuhn-trohl] / ˈbɜrθ kənˌtroʊl /

NOUN

prevention of conception

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abstinence condom contraceptive diaphragm family planning pill vasectomy

WEAK

IUD birth prevention conception prevention contraception method of preventing pregnancy planned parenthood rhythm method rubber tied tubes

Example Sentences

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Like birth control pills, a treatment that works for one woman might cause side effects for another.

From Los Angeles Times

Natural Cycles is the first app cleared by the FDA for birth control.

From The Wall Street Journal

When Katherine Beard, 28, stopped taking hormonal birth control, acne, bloating and bad moods followed.

From The Wall Street Journal

As envisioned, local tribes would help manage the herd, including darting horses with a birth control vaccine to limit population growth.

From Los Angeles Times

You know, I actually feel like I haven’t spoken eloquently about getting off birth control.

From Los Angeles Times