Question

How do contraceptive pills help to avoid pregnancy?

• A. It prevents fertilization
• B. It kills the sperms
• C. It prevents release of egg from ovary
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

It prevents release of egg from ovary

Contraceptive pills are based on the hormones produced by a woman's body during the cycle of egg production. When consumed, they modulate the levels of these hormones in such a way that the egg is not released from the ovary, thus help to avoid pregnancy.