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/ˈmɪ.niˌpɪl/ · noun
(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.
Use mini pill when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Mini pill means (colloquial) A type of contraceptive pill containing progestogens without estrogen..
Common synonyms include progestogen-only pill, progestin-only pill, POP.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
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.
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