How do ‘pills’ act as contraceptives in human female? - Vidyadip

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How do ‘pills’ act as contraceptives in human female?

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Answer

Pills act in the following ways:

They inhibit ovulation.
They inhibit implantation.
They alter the quality of cervical mucus to prevent the entry of sperms.

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