Question

Which of the following is not true about the birth control pill?

• A. The pill works by preventing ovulation
• B. The pill works by preventing implantation
• C. The ovarian cycle is suspended by the birth control pill
• D. The birth control pill contains low doses of estrogen and progesterone

Answer 1

The correct option is B The pill works by preventing implantation

• Birth control pills (also called oral contraceptive pills) are a type of female hormonal birth control method and are very effective at preventing pregnancy. The Pills are small tablets that you swallow each day. Most pills contain two types of synthetic (man-made) female hormones containing low doses of estrogen and progestin.
  
• The hormones in the pills prevent pregnancy by suppressing the pituitary gland, which stops the development and release of the egg in the ovary (ovulation).
  
• It works by stopping ovulation and by helping to prevent the male’s sperm from reaching the egg.
  
• So, the correct answer is 'The pill works by preventing implantation'.