Birth control

Birth control

The practice of using artificial means to prevent or terminate a pregnancy.

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egg

Parenting; Birth control

The female sex cell. The egg is also referred to as the female gamete or ovum. Fertilization occurs when the sperm combines with the egg to form a zygote.

ejaculate

Parenting; Birth control

The male release of sperm upon orgasm.

elective

Parenting; Birth control

In medicine, something chosen (elected). An elective procedure is one that is chosen (elected) by the patient or physician that is advantageous to the patient but is not urgent.

emergency contraception

Parenting; Birth control

The prevention of pregnancy after unprotected vaginal intercourse with the use of drugs or a physical device. The "morning-after" drugs are similar to birth control pills but generally contain a ...