Birth control

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Definition

Birth control refers to practices employed by couples that permit sexual intercourse with reduced likelihood of conception and birth. Birth control includes contraception and abortion.

Relation with similar ideas

Family planning

Further information: Family planning

There is considerable overlap between the concepts of family planning and birth control. However, they differ in two important respects:

  • Sexual abstinence may be a component of family planning, but it is not considered a component of birth control.
  • Abortion may be a component of birth control, but it is not considered a component of family planning.
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