contraceptive

IPA: kɑntrʌsˈɛptɪv

A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.

Examples of "contraceptive" in Sentences

It is linked to use of the contraceptive pill.
The text is actually about the contraceptive condom.
In fact, it predates the invention of oral contraceptives.
Preventing fertilization is the primary contraceptive mechanism of IUDs.
The plan will involve aggressive use of long-term contraceptive measures.
But to suggest that the proof of rape can be contained within a contraceptive is simply ridiculous.
It is a huge misrepresentation to relabel contraceptive use as “birth control” with the intention of including abortions.
Hell, one could make the argument that using a contraceptive is the same thing and just circumvent the whole fetus/life debate.
"The abortion industry ... has redefined the term contraceptive to include poisons ... that cause the early human being to die.
The DoH has said that if more women opted for longer term contraceptive options then the number of unwanted pregnancies could fall by 73,000.
Critics argue that sterilisation is too radical a procedure to be conducted without consent while other options such as a long-term contraceptive solution should be considered.
Critics argue that forcible sterilisation is too radical a procedure to be conducted without consent while other options such as a long-term contraceptive solution should be considered.
Santelli, who will present new research findings next week at a meeting of the Society for Adolescent Medicine, says his study — to be published later this year — shows a downturn in contraceptive use since 2003.