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Write the hormonal composition of oral contraceptive pills. Also explain their action mode.

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Oral contraceptive pills are enriched with synthetic progesterone and oestrogen hormones. These pills prevent the ovulation by inhibiting the secretion of LH and FSH hormones.
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