pregnancy prevention

Avoiding conception methods

Pregnancy prevention refers to methods or practices used to avoid conception.

The term encompasses contraception, abstinence, and fertility awareness techniques.

It appears often in public health and sex education contexts: The clinic offers pregnancy prevention counseling.

Sometimes used as a euphemism for contraception or birth control.

Related
  • condomContraceptive sheath worn internally
  • spermicideSubstance destroying reproductive cells
  • pillSolid medicine dose
  • ringClosed curve shape
  • foamBubble-filled substance

abstinence · coitus interruptus · birth control pills · morning after pill · diaphragm · vasectomy · patch · birth control shot · sex education · the talk · sterilization · tubal ligation · rhythm method · cervical cap · progesterone · unwanted · unprotected sex · barrier

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reproductive intent

pregnancy preventionconception

Formation of an idea

fertility treatment · procreation · getting pregnant · IVF · in vitro fertilization

reproductive outcome

pregnancy preventionpregnancy

Carrying developing offspring

conception · fertilization · impregnation · gestation · childbearing

Family

pregnancy, prevention, contraception, birth control, family planning

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