contraceptive
Prevents unwanted pregnancy
A contraceptive is a device, drug, or method used to prevent pregnancy.
Condoms, birth control pills, IUDs, and spermicides are all contraceptives.
As an adjective, contraceptive describes things related to preventing conception: contraceptive methods, contraceptive failure.
The shortening the pill refers specifically to oral contraceptives.
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- cervical capReusable cervical barrier contraceptive
- female condomInternal barrier contraceptive
- spermicideSubstance destroying reproductive cells
latex · polyurethane · lambskin · nonoxynol-9 · dental dam · prophylactic · sheath · rubber
Solid medicine dose
- patchMaterial covering damage
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- NuvaRingHormonal vaginal contraceptive ring
minipill · estrogen · progestin · progesterone · combination pill · Skyla · synthetic hormones · breakthrough bleeding
Implanted birth control device
- copper IUDMetal contraceptive implant
- intrauterineWithin the uterus
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- insertionPlacing something within
removal · placement · strings · expulsion · perforation · long-acting · reversible · fitting
Medical dispensing authorization
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- Planned ParenthoodReproductive health services nonprofit
- healthcare providerMedical treatment source
over-the-counter · insurance coverage · affordability · availability · reproductive rights · family planning services · confidentiality · dispensing
Male sterilization surgery
- tubal ligationFallopian tube severance surgery
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- irreversibleCannot be undone
- surgicalRelating to operations
outpatient · vas deferens · fallopian tubes · clips · cauterization
Secondary course of action
- morning-after pillEmergency oral contraceptive
- postcoitalAfter sexual intercourse
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- unprotected sexIntercourse without contraception
Can be undone
- family planningControlling fertility deliberately
- birth spacingDuration between consecutive deliveries
- reproductive autonomyRight to control childbearing
- pregnancy preventionBlocking fertilization or implantation
fertility awareness · natural family planning · rhythm method
Ability to produce results
- failure rateHow often something fails
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- pregnancy preventionBlocking fertilization or implantation
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
condom
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- cervical capReusable cervical barrier contraceptive
- female condomInternal barrier contraceptive
spermicide · latex · polyurethane · lambskin · nonoxynol-9 · dental dam · prophylactic · sheath · rubber · protection
pill
Solid medicine dose
NuvaRing · minipill · estrogen · progestin · progesterone · combination pill · Skyla · synthetic hormones · breakthrough bleeding · hormone levels
IUD
Implanted birth control device
- copper IUDMetal contraceptive implant
- intrauterineWithin the uterus
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
insertion · removal · placement · strings · expulsion · perforation · long-acting · reversible · fitting · healthcare provider
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- Planned ParenthoodReproductive health services nonprofit
healthcare provider · over-the-counter · insurance coverage · affordability · availability · reproductive rights · family planning services · confidentiality · dispensing · consultation
vasectomy
Male sterilization surgery
- tubal ligationFallopian tube severance surgery
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- irreversibleCannot be undone
surgical · outpatient · vas deferens · fallopian tubes · clips · cauterization
Plan B
Secondary course of action
- morning-after pillEmergency oral contraceptive
- postcoitalAfter sexual intercourse
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
unprotected sex · time-sensitive · over-the-counter · prescription
reversibility
Can be undone
- family planningControlling fertility deliberately
- birth spacingDuration between consecutive deliveries
- reproductive autonomyRight to control childbearing
pregnancy prevention · fertility awareness · natural family planning · rhythm method
efficacy
Ability to produce results
- failure rateHow often something fails
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- pregnancy preventionBlocking fertilization or implantation
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- contraceptioncondom, condoms, IUD, diaphragm, the pill
- injectablesvaccine, filler, insulin, dermal filler, epidural
- Reproductive Drugsgonadotropin, LH, hCG, progesterone, estrogen
- intimate productslubricant, personal lubricant, vibrator, condom, female condom
contraceptivefertility drug
Medication promoting conception
fertility treatment · in vitro fertilization · IVF · assisted reproduction · sperm donor
- contraceptive usePreventing pregnancy intentionally
- oral contraceptivesIngested hormonal birth control
- emergency contraceptionPost-coital pregnancy prevention
- contraceptive pillOral birth control medication
- male contraceptionFertility control for men
- contraception banLaw forbidding pregnancy prevention