minipill
nounUS, UK /ˈmɪ.niˌpɪl/
Etymology From mini- + pill. First attested in 1968.
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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: