Question

Oral contraceptive is composed of

• A. Progesterone and testosterone
• B. Estrogen and progesterone
• C. Estrogen and growth hormone
• D. Estrogen and testosterone

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Estrogen and progesterone

Oral contraceptive pills :
Oral pills are usually hormonal preparations such as estrogen, progesterone or a combination of both.
Estrogen and progesterone combination work either by delaying ovulation (release of secondary oocytes) or by preventing fertilisation in case ovulation has already occurred.
The pills also make the uterine environment unsuitable for implantation.

Final answer :
(b) Estrogen and progesterone