minipilln.
/ˈmɪnɪpɪl/, U.S. /ˈmɪniˌpɪl/ A contraceptive pill containing only a progestogen (as opposed to a combination of a progestogen and an oestrogen). Frequently with the. Also called progesterone-only pill, progestogen-only pill.
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birth control pill1916
birth pill1956
pill1956
minipill1968
1968 Stud. in Family Planning 1 5/2 The recurring cost of the pill.., and the promise of the early evolution of a mini-pill, a ‘morning after’ pill and the injectibles are some of the factors influencing the cautious extension of the program.
1970 New Scientist 29 June 187/1 The minipill was developed for one reason alone: because it was believed to provide safe contraception.
1985 Company Dec. 66/3 If a woman has been taking the ordinary combined pill (as opposed to the mini-pill) for a long time..she may run a higher risk.
2000 N.Y. Times 9 Feb. f6/1 Although the minipill is slightly less effective than the combination pills, it can be used by women..who cannot take estrogen.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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