contraceptive

[kon-truh-sep-tiv] / ˌkɒn trəˈsɛp tɪv /

NOUN

birth control method

Synonyms

STRONGEST

condom diaphragm hormone pill

STRONG

IUD armor coil foam jelly loop preventative prophylactic ring rubber safety shield sponge

WEAK

barrier method intrauterine device planned parenthood preventive medicine rhythm method spermicidal cream vaginal suppository

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Organon is best known for its Nexplanon contraceptive implant, but also offers fertility treatments and an expanding pipeline of biosimilars, Food and Drug Administration-approved versions of existing drugs.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Despite continuing pain, she says the only advice she has been given is to take the contraceptive pill.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

"You know your health is disintegrating in front of you and there's absolutely nothing you can do to stop it, apart from being told to just take the contraceptive pill so you don't have periods."

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The findings may also support the development of new contraceptive strategies, particularly nonhormonal approaches.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

Ritual and ethical absention and the use of contraceptive drugs seem to have played the major part in maintaining this stability.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

contraceptive

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