birth control device

Definitions of birth control device

1. noun

   an agent or device intended to prevent conception
   synonyms: contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device

   types:

   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

   contraceptive diaphragm, diaphragm, pessary

   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

   IUD, intrauterine device

   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

   Demulen

   trade name for an oral contraceptive

   Enovid

   trade name for an oral contraceptive containing mestranol and norethynodrel

   Loestrin

   trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone

   loop

   an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop

   Lo/Ovral

   trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norgestrel

   Micronor

   trade name for and oral contraceptive containing the progestin compound norethindrone

   Modicon

   trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone

   Norinyl

   trade name for an oral contraceptive containing norethindrone and mestranol

   Norlestrin

   trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone

   Nor-Q-D

   trade name for an oral contraceptive containing norethindrone

   Ovocon

   trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone

   Ovral

   trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norgestrel

   Ovrette

   trade name for an oral contraceptive containing norgestrel

   Ovulen

   trade name for an oral contraceptive containing mestranol and a progestin compound

   type of:

   device

   an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose