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Contraception

Meaning

Contraception is the intentional prevention of pregnancy through various medical, behavioral, or surgical methods designed to interfere with the normal process of fertilization or implantation. Hormonal contraception, specifically, utilizes synthetic versions of estrogen and progestin to modulate the female reproductive axis, offering a highly effective and reversible method of family planning. Clinically, the choice of method is tailored to an individual’s health profile, reproductive goals, and potential side effect tolerance.