Most contraceptive pills contain:

norethindrone

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ethynylestradiol

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both A and B

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equanil

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The correct option is C both A and B
Norethindrone is an example of a synthetic progesterone derivative, most widely used as an anti-fertility drug. The estrogen derivative which is used in combination with progesterone derivative is ethynylestradiol (novestrol). So, both are anti-fertility drugs.

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