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contraception

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


NOUN
family planning
Synonyms


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Myriad other reasons have been posited, such as increased use of contraception, more female education, and growing housing or childcare costs.

From Barron's Jun. 8, 2026

They can flag sleep apnea, predict illnesses—even act as contraception.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

The reader is routinely encouraged to avoid hormonal contraception in favor of tracking fertility.

From Salon May 8, 2026

It also says that hormonal contraception can raise the risk of blood clots and breast cancer, but that the risk is "very low".

From BBC Apr. 11, 2026

Specialists are so busy with their own particular subjects and general practitioners are so taken up with their daily routine that they cannot give to the problem of contraception the attention it must have.

From Woman and the New Race by Sanger, Margaret




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