Birth Control

Definition

Birth control refers to methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy. It includes contraceptives like condoms or pills but also encompasses education about fertility cycles.

Related terms

Contraception: The deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse.

Family Planning: The practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between their births using birth control methods.

Reproductive Rights: Legal rights and freedoms relating to reproduction and reproductive health.