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contraception Definition

con·tra·cep·tion (kän′trə sep′s̸hən)

noun

the intentional prevention of fertilization of an ovum, as by special devices, drugs, etc.

Etymology: contra- + (con)ception

contraception Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • condemn: Paul could not bring himself to overrule a recent predecessor, Pius XI, who had condemned contraception in 1931.
  • prescribe: In a large practice there is less demand for an individual doctor to prescribe contraception.
  • discuss: Try to approach the subject like you would if you were discussing contraception - with honesty and without fear!
  • believe: Brook believes that contraception should be available free to all who need it.
  • obtain: We see women who have been unable to obtain contraception or whose contraception has failed.
  • use: Guys can only use contraception during the act itself.

Adjective modifier

  • hormonal: Imagine you were looking at use of hormonal contraception.
  • post-coital: It is clear that post-coital contraception is, in reality, abortion.
  • reversible: The team stocks the complete range of reversible contraception at extremely competitive prices.
  • immaculate: The poster, which appeared on London Underground trains, asked: " Immaculate contraception?
  • oral: During the year, in both groups, the predominant form of contraception changed from condoms to oral contraception.
  • artificial: Artificial contraception, for example, was the subject of heated debates even quite recently, yet is almost entirely accepted by Anglicans now.

Modifies a noun

  • pill: Emergency contraception pills can be obtained free from your local family planning clinics, sexual health clinic or your GP practice.
  • clinic: You should seek help as soon as possible from a contraception clinic or a GP, but certainly within 72 hours.
  • advice: A young people's health clinic runs twice weekly offering sexual health and contraception advice for under 21 year olds.
  • method: Demonstrate specific clinical skills and competence in relevant contraception methods.

Preposition: during

treatment: Women of childbearing potential must be advised to use effective contraception during treatment.

Noun used with modifier

  • emergency: Emergency contraception pills can be obtained free from your local family planning clinics, sexual health clinic or your GP practice.
  • barrier: You should always have the necessary barrier contraception handy, ie condoms.

Preposition: for

woman: There should be free access to contraception for women of all ages.