Birth control

Birth control

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

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Birth control

A temporary organ joining the mother and fetus, the placenta transfers oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the fetus, and permits the release of carbon dioxide and waste products from the fetus. ...

Ovulation

Parenting; Birth control

Ovulation occurs when an egg is released from the ovary. When this occurs the egg breaks free from its protective covering due to a hormonal signal from the ovaries. Ovulation generally happens ...

Outpatient

Parenting; Birth control

A patient who is not an inpatient (not hospitalized) but instead is cared for elsewhere -- as in a doctor's office, clinic, or day surgery center. The term outpatient dates back at least to 1715. ...

Ovary

Parenting; Birth control

One of two reproductive glands in a woman. The ovaries are located above the uterus at the top side of each fallopian tube. Ovaries produce hormones and, importantly, the egg. The ovaries produce ...