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Preventing Pregnancy Flashcards

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The pill

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contains a combination of synthetic oestrogen and progesterone that mimics negative feedback preventing the release of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland.
This means ovulation is suppressed but menstruation still takes place

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Mini Pill

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Contains progesterone and causes thickening of cervical mucus

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Morning after pill

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Contain high level of oestrogen and progesterone , prevents ovulation or implantation.

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