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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The finding could improve infertility treatments and support the development of safe, nonhormonal male birth control options.

From Science Daily

Planned Parenthood offers a range of services, including abortions, birth control and cancer screenings.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of the women decided to take a long-acting contraceptive method, instead of the birth control pills, because they were worried about funding being cut again, she added.

From Salon

Planned Parenthood offers a range of services, including abortions, birth control, cancer screenings and testings for sexually transmitted diseases.

From Los Angeles Times

It wasn’t until my late 30s, after I changed my birth control and started getting regular periods for the first time in years, that I started paying close attention to my body’s signals.

From Los Angeles Times