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contraceptive
(redirected from Emergency Contraceptive)

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con·tra·cep·tive  (kntr-sptv)
adj.
Capable of preventing conception.
n.
A device, drug, or chemical agent that prevents conception.

contraceptive [ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv]
adj
(Sociology) relating to or used for contraception; able or tending to prevent impregnation
n
(Medicine) any device that prevents or tends to prevent conception

contraceptive  (kntr-sptv)
A substance or device capable of preventing pregnancy.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.contraceptivecontraceptive - an agent or device intended to prevent conception
cervical cap - a contraceptive device consisting of a small thimble-shaped cup that is placed over the uterine cervix to prevent the entrance of spermatozoa
coil - a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
condom, prophylactic, safe, rubber, safety - contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
contraceptive diaphragm, pessary, diaphragm - a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
intrauterine device, IUD - contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus
morning-after pill - a large dose of estrogen taken orally within 24 to 72 hours after intercourse; prevents implantation of a fertilized ovum and so acts as a contraceptive; commonly used after rape or incest
anovulant, anovulatory drug, birth control pill, contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive, oral contraceptive pill, pill - a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception
spermatocide, spermicide - a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa
Adj.1.contraceptivecontraceptive - capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications"
protective - intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind; "a protective covering"; "the use of protective masks and equipment"; "protective coatings"; "kept the drunken sailor in protective custody"; "animals with protective coloring"; "protective tariffs"
Translations
contraceptive [ˌkɒntrəˈseptɪv]
A. ADJanticonceptivo
C. CPD contraceptive pill Npíldora f anticonceptiva

contraceptive [ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv]
adj [method, device] → contraceptif/ive, anticonceptionnel(le)
ncontraceptif m

contraceptive
nempfängnisverhütendes Mittel; (= sheath)Verhütungsmittel nt, → Präventivmittel nt (form)
adjempfängnisverhütend; pillAntibaby-; adviceüber Empfängnisverhütung

contraceptive [ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv]
1. adjcontraccettivo/a, anticoncezionale

contraceptive [ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv]
1. adjcontraccettivo/a, anticoncezionale

contraceptive مواد مانعة للحمل antikoncepční prostředek prævention Verhütungsmittel αντισυλληπτικό anticonceptivo ehkäisyväline contraceptif kontraceptivno sredstvo contraccettivo 避妊具 피임약 anticonceptiemiddel prevensjonsmiddel środek antykoncepcyjny anticoncepcional, contraceptivo textпротивозачаточное средство preventivmedel ยาหรือสิ่งที่ใช้คุมกำเหนิด doğum kontrol hapı dụng cụ tránh thai 避孕品


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women aged 18-44 and at risk for unintended pregnancy say they would obtain hormonal contraceptives from pharmacies if these methods were available without prescription, and more than half would be more likely to use emergency contraceptives if the method were available in this manner, according to findings from a national telephone survey.
The emergency contraceptive Plan B was approved by the U.
Widespread use of emergency contraceptive pills as a last chance--after no method was used, or a condom broke or slipped off the penis, or several oral contraceptive pills were missed--could also help to reduce unintended pregnancy.
 
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