birth control
Family planning method
Birth control refers to methods used to prevent pregnancy.
These range from barrier methods like condoms and diaphragms to hormonal options like pills and IUDs to surgical procedures like vasectomy.
The term also describes the practice or philosophy of limiting reproduction: They discussed birth control before getting married.
Someone on birth control is using contraception regularly.
Solid medicine dose
- IUDImplanted birth control device
- condomContraceptive sheath worn internally
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- patchMaterial covering damage
injection · diaphragm · vasectomy · tubal ligation · NuvaRing · spermicide · cervical cap · female condom
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- cervical capReusable cervical barrier contraceptive
- spermicideSubstance destroying reproductive cells
- female condomInternal barrier contraceptive
male condom · contraceptive sponge · nonoxynol-9 · lambskin · polyurethane · latex · dental dam
Female reproductive hormone
- progestinSynthetic reproductive hormone
- combination pillTablet with multiple medications
- mini-pillProgestin-only oral contraceptive
- patchMaterial covering damage
NuvaRing · implant · breakthrough bleeding · side effects · blood clots · libido · acne · weight gain
Bodily autonomy in family planning
- choiceAct of selecting
- bodily autonomyControl over one's physique
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- consentVoluntary agreement given
decision-making · agency · self-determination · access · freedom · independence · women's health · reproductive justice
Human reproduction instruction
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- public healthCommunity-level disease prevention
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
information · safe sex · STI prevention · outreach · health clinic
Controlling fertility deliberately
- timingArt of choosing moments
- fertility awarenessTracking reproductive cycles
- cycle trackingMonitoring menstrual timing
- partnershipShared business arrangement
Egg discharge from ovary
- menstrual cycleMonthly female reproductive process
- fertility windowOptimal conception timeframe monthly
- spermMale reproductive cell
- eggReproductive cell in shell
fertilization · reproductive system · pregnancy prevention · basal temperature · cervical mucus · natural family planning · rhythm method
pill
Solid medicine dose
- IUDImplanted birth control device
- condomContraceptive sheath worn internally
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
patch · injection · diaphragm · vasectomy · tubal ligation · NuvaRing · spermicide · cervical cap · female condom · contraceptive sponge
condom
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- cervical capReusable cervical barrier contraceptive
- spermicideSubstance destroying reproductive cells
female condom · male condom · contraceptive sponge · nonoxynol-9 · lambskin · polyurethane · latex · dental dam
estrogen
Female reproductive hormone
- progestinSynthetic reproductive hormone
- combination pillTablet with multiple medications
- mini-pillProgestin-only oral contraceptive
patch · NuvaRing · implant · breakthrough bleeding · side effects · blood clots · libido · acne · weight gain · migraine
reproductive rights
Bodily autonomy in family planning
- choiceAct of selecting
- bodily autonomyControl over one's physique
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
consent · decision-making · agency · self-determination · access · freedom · independence · women's health · reproductive justice · informed choice
sex ed
Human reproduction instruction
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- public healthCommunity-level disease prevention
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
counseling · information · safe sex · STI prevention · outreach · health clinic
family planning
Controlling fertility deliberately
- timingArt of choosing moments
- fertility awarenessTracking reproductive cycles
- cycle trackingMonitoring menstrual timing
partnership · responsibility · life goals · Planned Parenthood
ovulation
Egg discharge from ovary
- menstrual cycleMonthly female reproductive process
- fertility windowOptimal conception timeframe monthly
- spermMale reproductive cell
egg · fertilization · reproductive system · pregnancy prevention · basal temperature · cervical mucus · natural family planning · rhythm method
- controlcommand, management, supervision, guidance, steering
- Prescriptionsprescription, prescriptions, Rx, medication, pills
- preventionflu shot, prevent, flu shots, protect, vaccines
- feminismfeminism, feminist theory, gender equality, women's rights, feminist novels
- reproductive healthpregnancy, infertility, male infertility, fertility rates, ob-gyn
- sex edsex education, sex ed, puberty, consent education, contraception
birth controlfertility treatment
Medical help conceiving
conception · procreation · getting pregnant · reproduction · starting a family
birth controlfertility treatment
Medical help conceiving
fertility drugs · IVF · in vitro fertilization · assisted reproduction · artificial insemination
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