Question

Pregnancy can be avoided by using ________.

Answer 1

Pregnancy: It is the process of developing a foetus inside the womb of the mother. It is the duration between conception and till the birth of the child. It is also called as gestation period.

Contraceptive pills:

1. It is a chemical method of contraception.
2. It is also known as birth control pills.
3. It contains hormones like progesterone and estrogen.
4. It prevents the production of ova in the ovary of the female by acting on the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovaries.
5. Since ovulation does not occur, pregnancy is prevented.

Pregnancy can be avoided by using contraceptive pills.