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Name the hormonal composition of the oral contraceptive used by human females, How does it help in contraception?

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The hormonal composition of oral contraceptive used by females either progestogens or progestogen - estrogen combination.
They inhibit ovulation and implantation as well as alter the quality of cervical mucus to prevent entry of sperms.
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