Definition Synonyms
Definition of contraception - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
birth controlTECH. methods to prevent pregnancy using devices or drugsTECH.
- Contraception is essential for family planning.
2.
medicalTECH. intentional prevention of conception by natural or artificial meansTECH.
- They discussed various contraception options with their doctor.
Expressions with contraception
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method used after sex to reduce the chance of pregnancy
She spoke with her doctor about options for emergency contraception.
use of pills to prevent pregnancy
She discussed oral contraception options with her doctor.
medical procedure to prevent pregnancy
Surgical contraception is considered a reliable method.
Origin of contraception
Latin, contra (against) + conceptio (conception)
Terms with contraception included in their meaning
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medical
methods to prevent pregnancy using contraception
childbearing policy
planning parenthood timing, reducing pregnancies through contraception and informed decisions
emergency contraception
contraceptive pill taken after sex to prevent pregnancy
contraception
not using contraception during intercourse
contraception
method of birth control by pulling out
contraceptive
form of contraception inserted vaginally
medical
day after using emergency contraception when effects or worries may appear
contraception
taking birth control pills
contraception
birth control method involving withdrawal before ejaculation
contraception
birth control method tracking fertile days in the menstrual cycle
policy
strategies to limit population growth through contraception or sterilization
medical
condom used for contraception
medical
condoms used for contraception or protection
contraception
contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
contraception
coitus interruptus method of birth control
contraception
method of contraception using physical barriers
contraception
birth control method involving withdrawal before ejaculation
contraception
contraceptive device inserted into the uterus
medical
synthetic hormone mimicking progesterone for contraception
contraception
device used to prevent pregnancy or disease
contraception
method of avoiding pregnancy by timing intercourse based on ovulation
contraception
flexible ring inserted in the vagina for contraception
contraceptive
condom used for contraception
contraception
practices to avoid pregnancy
Examples of contraception in a sentence
Access to contraception can reduce unplanned pregnancies. Contraception is a crucial topic in health education. They explored contraception methods available at the clinic.
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- French:contraception, ...
- German:Verhütung, Empfängnisverhütung, ...
- Italian:contraccezione, ...
- Spanish:anticoncepción, ...
- Portuguese:anticoncepção, contracepção, ...
- Chinese:避孕, ...
- Japanese:避妊, 避妊手段, ...
- Arabic:مَنْع الْحَمْل, تَنْظِيم النَّسْل, ...
- Hebrew:מְנִיעַת הֵרָיוֹן, אֶמְצָעֵי מְנִיעָה, ...
- Russian:контрацепция, ...
- Ukrainian:контрацепція, ...
- Hindi:गर्भनिरोध, गर्भनिरोधक, ...
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