Definitions for contraception
ˌkɒn trəˈsɛp ʃəncon·tra·cep·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. contraception, contraceptive methodnoun

   birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. contraceptionnoun

   the use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity.

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1. contraception

   Birth control, also known as contraception, anticonception, and fertility control, is the use of methods or devices to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Birth control has been used since ancient times, but effective and safe methods of birth control only became available in the 20th century. Planning, making available, and using birth control is called family planning. Some cultures limit or discourage access to birth control because they consider it to be morally, religiously, or politically undesirable.The World Health Organization and United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide guidance on the safety of birth control methods among women with specific medical conditions. The most effective methods of birth control are sterilization by means of vasectomy in males and tubal ligation in females, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and implantable birth control. This is followed by a number of hormone-based methods including oral pills, patches, vaginal rings, and injections. Less effective methods include physical barriers such as condoms, diaphragms and birth control sponges and fertility awareness methods. The least effective methods are spermicides and withdrawal by the male before ejaculation. Sterilization, while highly effective, is not usually reversible; all other methods are reversible, most immediately upon stopping them. Safe sex practices, such as with the use of male or female condoms, can also help prevent sexually transmitted infections. Other methods of birth control do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Emergency birth control can prevent pregnancy if taken within 72 to 120 hours after unprotected sex. Some argue not having sex is also a form of birth control, but abstinence-only sex education may increase teenage pregnancies if offered without birth control education, due to non-compliance.In teenagers, pregnancies are at greater risk of poor outcomes. Comprehensive sex education and access to birth control decreases the rate of unwanted pregnancies in this age group. While all forms of birth control can generally be used by young people, long-acting reversible birth control such as implants, IUDs, or vaginal rings are more successful in reducing rates of teenage pregnancy. After the delivery of a child, a woman who is not exclusively breastfeeding may become pregnant again after as few as four to six weeks. Some methods of birth control can be started immediately following the birth, while others require a delay of up to six months. In women who are breastfeeding, progestin-only methods are preferred over combined oral birth control pills. In women who have reached menopause, it is recommended that birth control be continued for one year after the last period.About 222 million women who want to avoid pregnancy in developing countries are not using a modern birth control method. Birth control use in developing countries has decreased the number of deaths during or around the time of pregnancy by 40% (about 270,000 deaths prevented in 2008) and could prevent 70% if the full demand for birth control were met. By lengthening the time between pregnancies, birth control can improve adult women's delivery outcomes and the survival of their children. In the developing world, women's earnings, assets, and weight, as well as their children's schooling and health, all improve with greater access to birth control. Birth control increases economic growth because of fewer dependent children, more women participating in the workforce, and less use of scarce resources.

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1. contraception

   Contraception refers to methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy, also known as birth control. It can include barrier methods, hormonal control, intrauterine devices, emergency contraception, sterilization, and behavioral methods. Some contraceptives also provide protection against sexually transmitted infections.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Contraception

   Prevention of CONCEPTION by blocking fertility temporarily, or permanently (STERILIZATION, REPRODUCTIVE). Common means of reversible contraception include NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING METHODS; CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS; or CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES.

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1. contraception

   A type of device or product created and designed to work in various ways.

   Contraception can include a condom, natural method, uterine device etc.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on November 21, 2015  

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1. • Birth Control

How to pronounce contraception?

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of contraception in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of contraception in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of contraception in a Sentence

1. Georges Coulibaly:

   All those women who've been receiving free contraception will have to stop using it because they can't afford it.

2. Terrill Bravender:

   Adolescent sexuality is frequently seen as something that needs to be kept under control, and as such, many physicians understandably focus on prevention of harm, hence, the frequent discussions regarding the importance of abstinence, contraception and screening for sexually transmitted infections, but fewer, if any discussions regarding healthy sexual development.

3. Natalia Broniarczyk:

   This is a politically and ideologically motivated decision not based on the concern for women' heath and safety, in all countries that curb access to contraception and legal and safe abortion, the black market grows.

4. Claire Knight:

   Women who are most likely to be using contraception are under the age of 50, where the risk of breast cancer is even lower. For anyone looking to lower their cancer risk, not smoking, eating a healthy balanced diet, drinking less alcohol and keeping a healthy weight will have the most impact.

5. The ACLU:

   We have heard reports that Catholic bishops are prohibiting Catholic charities from allowing teens in their care to access critical services like contraception and abortion- even if the teenager has been raped on her journey to the United States or in a detention facility.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=contraception
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Contraception
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contraception
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