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Oral Contraceptives

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ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES Description also available in video format (attached below), for better experience use your desktop. Introduction Top of Form Top of Form ·        Oral contraceptives are one of the most effective and widely used methods of birth control. ·        They work primarily by preventing ovulation, thickening cervical mucus to hinder sperm movement, and altering the uterine lining to prevent implantation. Definition ·        Oral contraceptives are pharmaceutical preparations containing synthetic hormones designed to prevent pregnancy. ·        They are categorized into combined oral contraceptives (COCs) that contain both estrogen and progestin, and progestin-only pills (POPs). Classification 1.      Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs) o    Monophasic Pills: Each pill contains the same dose of estrogen an...

Estrogen & Progesterone

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ESTROGEN & PROGESTERONE   Description also available in video format (attached below), for better experience use your desktop. Introduction Top of Form Top of Form ·        Estrogen and progesterone are the primary female sex hormones, playing critical roles in reproductive health, menstrual cycle regulation, and overall bodily functions. ·         Estrogen : A group of steroid hormones responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. ·         Progesterone : A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that stimulates the uterus to prepare for pregnancy. Classification Estrogens: 1.      Natural Estrogens: o    Estradiol (E2) o    Estrone (E1) o    Estriol (E3) 2.      Synthetic Estrogens: o    Ethi...