birth control pill
Daily pregnancy prevention
A birth control pill is an oral contraceptive—a tablet taken daily to prevent pregnancy, typically by suppressing ovulation or altering the uterine lining.
Often shortened to the pill: She's been on the pill since college.
The phrase usually refers to hormonal contraceptives for women, though male versions are in development.
Female reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- progestinSynthetic reproductive hormone
- synthetic hormonesLab-created body regulators
- menstrual cycleMonthly female reproductive process
endocrine · hormone regulation · gonadotropin · feedback loop · pituitary · hypothalamus · breakthrough bleeding · hormone levels
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- IUDImplanted birth control device
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- patchMaterial covering damage
ring · spermicide · vasectomy · tubal ligation · barrier method · family planning · pregnancy prevention · protection
Female reproductive medicine physician
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- endometriosisDisplaced uterine tissue condition
- acne treatmentProduct targeting skin eruptions
- PMS reliefTreatment for premenstrual symptoms
heavy periods · ovarian cysts · hormone therapy · consultation · checkup · contraindications · health screening · patient history
Bodily autonomy in family planning
- feminismAdvocacy for sex equality
- sexual revolutionEra of changing mores
- bodily autonomyControl over one's physique
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
choice · agency · independence · women's liberation · self-determination · Planned Parenthood · Margaret Sanger · gender equality
Medical dispensing authorization
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
brand name · generic · side effects · contraindications · refill · dispense · pharmacology · drug interaction
estrogen
Female reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- progestinSynthetic reproductive hormone
- synthetic hormonesLab-created body regulators
menstrual cycle · endocrine · hormone regulation · gonadotropin · feedback loop · pituitary · hypothalamus · breakthrough bleeding · hormone levels · monophasic
condom
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- IUDImplanted birth control device
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
patch · ring · spermicide · vasectomy · tubal ligation · barrier method · family planning · pregnancy prevention · protection · unplanned pregnancy
gynecologist
Female reproductive medicine physician
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- endometriosisDisplaced uterine tissue condition
- acne treatmentProduct targeting skin eruptions
PMS relief · heavy periods · ovarian cysts · hormone therapy · consultation · checkup · contraindications · health screening · patient history · annual exam
reproductive rights
Bodily autonomy in family planning
- feminismAdvocacy for sex equality
- sexual revolutionEra of changing mores
- bodily autonomyControl over one's physique
empowerment · choice · agency · independence · women's liberation · self-determination · Planned Parenthood · Margaret Sanger · gender equality · reproductive freedom
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
medication · brand name · generic · side effects · contraindications · refill · dispense · pharmacology · drug interaction · package insert
- Medicinestablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin, capsule
- birth controlhormone pills, NuvaRing, vaginal rings, hormone patches, Yasmin
- Innovationselectricity, steam engine, printing press, telephone, telegraph
- inventionsprinting press, steam engine, lightbulb, light bulb, microscope
- women's healthgynecologist, gynecology, menstruation, OB-GYN, period
- contraceptioncondom, condoms, IUD, diaphragm, vasectomy
birth control pillfertility drug
Medication promoting conception
fertility treatment · IVF · in vitro fertilization · prenatal vitamin · sperm donor
birth control pillcondom
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
diaphragm · cervical cap · IUD · barrier method · spermicide
birth control pillunprotected sex
Intercourse without contraception
natural family planning · pronatalism · rhythm method · abstinence · letting nature take its course
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