Oral Contraceptives
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...