minipill en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɪ.niˌpɪl/ (General-American, Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From mini- + pill. First attested in 1968.
Meanings
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(colloquial) A type of contraceptive pill containing progestogens without estrogen.
All hormone contraceptives, including progestagen-only “minipills,” carry a small “excess risk” of breast cancer, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford, but the overall risk remains low. […] This can serve as a more sustainable and affordable option for long-term pain management for conditions like endometriosis. The minipill is also cited as a safe option for women who are breastfeeding.
2023 March 21, Jessie Gretener, “Progestagen-only contraceptives carry similar, small breast cancer risk as other hormone contraceptives, study finds”, in CNN:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| minipills | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| mini-pill | alternative | lexicographic | |
| mini pill | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
progestogen-only pill · POP · progestin-only pill
Translations (1)
de Minipille (contraceptive pill)