How Oral Contraceptives Work: Explained in 5 Steps

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How do oral contraceptives prevent pregnancy? Let’s break it down in 5 simple steps!

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Hormone Release

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Prevents Ovulation

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How Oral Contraceptives Work: Explained in 5 Steps

How do oral contraceptives prevent pregnancy? Let’s break it down in 5 simple steps!

Hormone Release

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Oral contraceptives release synthetic hormones (estrogen and progestin) into your body.

Prevents Ovulation

The hormones stop your ovaries from releasing an egg (ovulation), making pregnancy impossible.

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