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The main component of an oral contraceptive pill is:
The main component of an oral contraceptive pill is:
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The correct option is A Progesterone
Progesterone has an inhibitory effect on FSH and LH. Inhibition of FSH and LH makes the menstrual cycles anovulatory and hence provides contraception. This is the reason for OCPs having high doses of progesterone along with low doses of oestrogen.
Progesterone has an inhibitory effect on FSH and LH. Inhibition of FSH and LH makes the menstrual cycles anovulatory and hence provides contraception. This is the reason for OCPs having high doses of progesterone along with low doses of oestrogen.
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