combination oral contraceptive

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• Oral contraceptive formulations — Oral contraceptives come in a variety of formulations. The main division is between combined oral contraceptive pills, containing both estrogen and synthetic progestogens (strictly progestins, the term used in the United States, but the former… …   Wikipedia

• oral contraceptive — noun a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception • Syn: ↑pill, ↑birth control pill, ↑contraceptive pill, ↑oral contraceptive pill, ↑anovulatory drug, ↑anovulant •… …   Useful english dictionary

• Extended cycle combined oral contraceptive pill — Extended cycle combined oral contraceptive pills are COCPs packaged to reduce or eliminate the withdrawal bleeding that occurs once every 28 days in traditionally packaged COCPs. Extended cycle use of COCPs may also be called menstrual… …   Wikipedia

• Combined oral contraceptive pill — (COCP) Background Birth control type Hormonal First use ? …   Wikipedia

• contraceptive — 1. An agent for the prevention of conception. 2. Relating to any measure or agent designed to prevent conception. [L. contra, against, + conceptive] barrier c. a mechanical device designed to prevent spermatozoa from penetrating the cervical os;… …   Medical dictionary

• combination pill — /kɒmbəˈneɪʃən pɪl/ (say kombuh nayshuhn pil) noun an oral contraceptive which contains oestrogen and progestogen …  

• Extended cycle combined hormonal contraceptive — Extended cycle combined hormonal contraceptives Background Birth control type Hormonal First use ? Pregnancy rates (first year) Perfect use ? Typical use ? …   Wikipedia

• Male contraceptive — Male contraceptives include condoms, withdrawal (although medical professionals do not regard this as an effective method of contraception), and vasectomy.[1] In other animals, castration is commonly used for contraception. Other forms of male… …   Wikipedia

• Watson Pharmaceuticals — Infobox Company name = Watson Pharmaceuticals type = Public (nyse|WPI) genre = foundation = Libertyville, Illinois, USA (Spring 1984) founder = Allen Chao, Ph.D. and David Hsia, Ph.D. location city = Corona, California location country = U.S.… …   Wikipedia

• COC — Abbreviation for cathodal opening contraction. * * * cathodal opening contraction; coccygeal; combination oral contraceptive; commission on cancer; cumulus oocyte complex * * * COC abbr cathodal opening contraction * * * calcifying odontogenic… …   Medical dictionary

• COC — • cathodal opening contraction; • coccygeal; • combination oral contraceptive; • commission on cancer; • cumulusoocyte complex …   Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations