Compounds, usually hormonal, taken orally in order to block ovulation and prevent the occurrence of pregnancy. The hormones are generally estrogen or progesterone or both.
Also Known As:
Contraceptives, Oral; Oral Contraceptives, Low-Dose; Oral Contraceptives, Phasic; Contraceptive, Low-Dose Oral; Contraceptive, Oral; Contraceptives, Low-Dose Oral; Contraceptives, Phasic Oral; Low Dose Oral Contraceptive; Low-Dose Oral Contraceptives; Oral Contraceptive, Low-Dose; Oral Contraceptives, Low Dose; Phasic Oral Contraceptives; Low-Dose Oral Contraceptive; Oral Contraceptive