contraception

/,kɔntrə'sepʃn/

Thân thiện

A doctor explains different contraception options to a patient.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The intentional prevention of pregnancy: "Contraception" refers to the deliberate use of methods, devices, drugs, or procedures to prevent conception (the fertilization of an egg by a sperm) and thus avoid pregnancy.
   • Birth control: This is the most common synonym for "contraception," encompassing all techniques used for preventing pregnancy.

Usage

• "Contraception" is a non-count (uncountable) noun. It refers to the general concept or practice, not to individual items.
• It is used in medical, public health, and everyday contexts when discussing family planning and reproductive health.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Access to safe and effective contraception is a fundamental human right.
  • The doctor discussed various methods of contraception with the patient.
  • Reliable contraception allows individuals to plan their families.

Advanced Usage

• "Barrier contraception": Methods that physically block sperm from reaching the egg (e.g., condoms, diaphragms).
  • Barrier contraception can also help prevent the transmission of some sexually transmitted infections.
• "Hormonal contraception": Methods that use hormones (like estrogen and progestin) to prevent ovulation (the release of an egg).
  • Hormonal contraception includes birth control pills, patches, and injections.

Variants and Related Words

• Contraceptive (noun): A specific device, drug, or agent used to achieve contraception (e.g., a condom, an IUD, a pill).
  • She was prescribed a new contraceptive.
• Contraceptive (adjective): Describing something related to or used for contraception.
  • They received contraceptive advice from the clinic.

Synonyms

• Birth control: The most direct synonym.
• Family planning: A broader term that includes contraception but also involves planning the number and spacing of children.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Emergency contraception: Methods used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse.
  • Emergency contraception is sometimes called the "morning-after pill."
• Contraceptive efficacy: The effectiveness of a contraceptive method in preventing pregnancy under typical or perfect use.
  • When discussing options, it's important to compare the contraceptive efficacy of different methods.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• contraceptive method