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The oral contraceptive, 'the pill', greatly reduces the chances of mature eggs being produced. The pill contains oestrogen, or oestrogen and progesterone. These hormones inhibit the production of FSH, which in turn stops eggs maturing in the ovaries.
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Do Oral contraceptives fight AIDS?
Oral contraceptives do not protect against AIDS
How is severe premenstrual syndrome treated?
Antidepressant drugs, hormone treatment, or (only in extreme cases) surgery to remove the ovaries. Hormone treatment usually involves oral contraceptives.
Do Oral contraceptives require a prescription?
Oral contraceptives are available only with a physician's prescription
Do Oral contraceptives affect cancers?
Oral contraceptives may make some existing cancers worse
When were oral contraceptives?
1960
How do oral contraceptives affect diabetes?
Blood sugar levels may increase slightly when oral contraceptives are used
Do Oral contraceptives affect the gums?
Oral contraceptives may cause the gums to become tender and swollen or to bleed
Can breastfeeding women use oral contraceptives?
Women who are breastfeeding should check with their physicians before using oral contraceptives
Do oral contraceptives improve acne?
One other well-known, noncontraceptive benefit of oral contraceptives is an improvement in acne
What do oral contraceptives contain?
Oral contraceptives and other hormonal contraceptives have two main components are Progestin and Estrogen, although there are birth control pills that that contain only Progestin.
Do oral contraceptives work?
When taken in the proper amounts, following a specific schedule, oral contraceptives are very effective in preventing pregnancy
What percentage is oral contraceptives effective?
According to the CDC, Oral Contraceptives have a failure rate of 9%. Thus meaning their effectiveness is only 91%
