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Most important component of oral contraceptive is

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Thyroxine
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LH
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Progesterone
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GH
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Solution

The correct option is A Progesterone

Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) check ovulation in female by inhibiting the secretion of FSH and LH that are necessary for ovulation. It contain small doses of either progesterone alone or a combination of progesterone and estrogen (combined pill). So, the correct answer is 'Progesterone'.


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