contraceptives
Pregnancy prevention methods
Contraceptives are devices, drugs, or methods used to prevent pregnancy.
The category includes condoms, intrauterine devices, birth control pills, and spermicides, among others.
She keeps her contraceptives in the bathroom cabinet.
The adjective contraceptive describes anything serving this purpose: contraceptive methods, contraceptive effectiveness.
Solid medicine dose
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- progestinSynthetic reproductive hormone
- IUDImplanted birth control device
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
patch · ring · injection · NuvaRing · minipill · breakthrough bleeding · hormone therapy
Medical dispensing authorization
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- efficacyAbility to produce results
- side effectsUnintended treatment consequences
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
vasectomy · tubal ligation · copper IUD · Plan B · morning-after pill · insertion · removal · gynecologist
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- cervical capReusable cervical barrier contraceptive
- female condomInternal barrier contraceptive
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
spermicide · nonoxynol-9 · latex · polyurethane · lambskin · prophylactic · dental dam · STI prevention
Controlling fertility deliberately
- reproductive healthMedical care for procreation
- fertility awarenessTracking reproductive cycles
- spacingInterval arrangement between objects
- parenthoodState of having children
childfree · reproductive rights · access · education · counseling · Planned Parenthood · resources · empowerment
Act of taking away
- rhythm methodContraception through cycle tracking
- calendar methodContraception via cycle timing
- basal temperatureBody's minimum resting warmth
- cervical mucusVaginal secretion indicating fertility
fertility tracking · natural family planning · abstinence · outercourse
pill
Solid medicine dose
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- progestinSynthetic reproductive hormone
- IUDImplanted birth control device
implant · patch · ring · injection · NuvaRing · minipill · breakthrough bleeding · hormone therapy
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- efficacyAbility to produce results
- side effectsUnintended treatment consequences
sterilization · vasectomy · tubal ligation · copper IUD · Plan B · morning-after pill · insertion · removal · gynecologist · clinic
condom
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- cervical capReusable cervical barrier contraceptive
- female condomInternal barrier contraceptive
sponge · spermicide · nonoxynol-9 · latex · polyurethane · lambskin · prophylactic · dental dam · STI prevention · safe sex
family planning
Controlling fertility deliberately
- reproductive healthMedical care for procreation
- fertility awarenessTracking reproductive cycles
- spacingInterval arrangement between objects
parenthood · childfree · reproductive rights · access · education · counseling · Planned Parenthood · resources · empowerment · informed choice
withdrawal
Act of taking away
- rhythm methodContraception through cycle tracking
- calendar methodContraception via cycle timing
- basal temperatureBody's minimum resting warmth
cervical mucus · fertility tracking · natural family planning · abstinence · outercourse
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- protectionbodyguard, armor, gloves, security guard, shield
- Sexual Healthcondoms, HIV testing, protection, barrier protection, female condoms
- women's healthgynecologist, gynecology, menstruation, OB-GYN, period
- Reproductive Drugsgonadotropin, LH, hCG, progesterone, estrogen
contraceptivesfertility treatments
Interventions aiding conception
fertility drugs · IVF · in vitro fertilization · egg donation · surrogacy
- contraceptive usePreventing pregnancy intentionally
- oral contraceptivesIngested hormonal birth control
- contraceptive pillOral birth control medication
- contraceptive accessAvailability of pregnancy prevention
- contraceptive spongePorous birth control insert
- contraceptive patchSkin-worn pregnancy preventer