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Most of the contraceptive pills contain...

Most of the contraceptive pills contain

A

Estrogen + FSH

B

Progesterone + LH

C

FSH + LH

D

Estrogen + progesterone

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The correct Answer is:
D
Contraceptive pills for women contain female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. These prevent development of eggs and ovulation by inhibiting secretion of FSH some pills contain progesterone only in such cases ovulation may occur but cervical mucus is thickened preventing the entry of sperm.
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